Tue.Jun 20, 2023

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Chatbot-Powered Shopping: The Next Frontier of Generative AI

Retail TouchPoints

The world’s largest search companies — so far, Microsoft, Google and Baidu — are the pioneers of generative AI. However, one internet giant that has not yet entered the conversation is Amazon, which stands to benefit tremendously from generative AI-powered search. Amazon: the Ecommerce Gorilla Still Behind in Generative AI Why is generative AI crucial for Amazon?

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469: The Secret Art Of Instantly Connecting With ANYONE With Andrew Warner

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I have my friend Andrew Warner on the show. Andrew is the founder and host of Mixergy, which is one of the OG interview based podcasts in the world. During the pandemic, he released a book called Stop Asking Questions: How to lead high Impact Interviews, which I read cover to cover. And I wanted to bring Andrew on the show today to talk about people skills because I know that my businesses didn’t start taking off until I started building relationships with other business owners.

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Walmart ‘Simulcasts’ Latest Live Shopping Event on Walmart.com, Facebook

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart is the first retailer to test out TalkShopLive ’s new “shoppable simulcast” feature, which allows brands to broadcast live shopping events simultaneously across up to four different online destinations, including the TalkShopLive platform, their own website and Facebook. Walmart’s live show on June 20, 2023 — which featured the debut of The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond’s new furniture line — was broadcast simultaneously on TalkShopLive, Walmart’s Facebook page, Walmart.com/live and The Pio

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Trust In 2023 Is Essential For Business Growth

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester’s extensive research into global consumers’ trust has been tracked annually since the beginning of the pandemic. Our data shows that a consumer’s level of trust in a company drives revenue-generating behaviors such as the likelihood to purchase again, preference for a company over competitors, trial of unrelated products, and propensity to share personal data.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Alibaba CEO and Chairman to Focus on Ecommerce Giant’s Cloud Unit

Retail TouchPoints

Daniel Zhang, currently Chairman and CEO of the entire Alibaba Group , will narrow his focus to the Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group, which the company plans to spin off as its own independently listed company. Current Executive Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai will succeed Zhang as Chairman, and Eddie Yongming Wu, Chairman of Taobao and Tmall Group, will succeed Zhang as CEO and Director of the board.

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Shift-Everywhere Is The Bullet Train To Secure Software

Forrester eCommerce

Application security is in the spotlight again this year, with continued breaches due to the vast attack surface that applications and their ecosystems provide. Attackers probe deployment infrastructure, development environments, open source dependencies, and shadow APIs looking for weaknesses.

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Deliver Trusted Data By Selecting A Suitable MDM Solution

Forrester eCommerce

In the era of insights-driven decision-making, master data management (MDM) plays a crucial part by ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reliability of enterprise data. MDM capabilities are a cornerstone of success for companies striving to leverage data as a product in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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REI Opens Dedicated Resale Store in Oregon

Retail TouchPoints

REI Co-op will open a Re/Supply store dedicated to resale gear and apparel in Clackamas, Ore. in late August 2023. The 16,113-square-foot store will open a few doors down from REI’s existing store in the Clackamas Town Center. The new location will join the co-op’s Re/Supply store in Manhattan Beach, Calif., which opened in 2020. All REI co-op members, including the 303,000 in the Portland market, have access to the Re/Supply program.

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How to Create an Effective Promotions Strategy

Wiser

Promotions are a key component of any successful business strategy. Whether you’re launching a new product, trying to gain more customers, or simply looking to increase brand recognition and loyalty, effective promotions can help you reach your goals. But crafting an effective promotions strategy requires careful planning and execution. Every brand and retailer is coming out with new promotions all of the time.

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What Is Generative AI for Ecommerce? [DOWNLOAD] | Salsify

Salsify

When was the last time you went more than a day without hearing another news update about the world of artificial intelligence (AI)? AI is everywhere … and, whether you like it or not, it’s here to stay.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Dropshipping vs Wholesale: What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

Dropshipping vs wholesale: How do you make the right choice for your growing business? How you source products for your ecommerce store makes a huge difference to your brand, your growth, and how profitable you’re likely to be. Both wholesale and dropshipping can offer excellent, convenient ways to fill your product portfolio. However, there are some major differences between the two, in terms of upfront cost, and even the overall effort of running your store.

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Nike wants to keep more girls playing sports

RetailWire

Research has identified that girls are dropping out of playing sports at “alarming rates” with many doing so when they reach the age of puberty. Nike has decided to launch a coach new girl program to promote more careers in this category.

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The Best Free Ecommerce Platforms for 2023

Ecommerce Platforms

The best free ecommerce platforms may not be as feature rich as their premium alternatives, but they do offer a useful way for business leaders to get started with their online sales strategy. If you’re on a very limited budget, or just want to test out the features of an ecommerce solution choosing a free service could be an excellent idea. One point to consider, however, is that free solutions rarely stay free forever.

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Are retailers afraid of being ‘woke’?

RetailDive

Brand values, diversity efforts and customer loyalty are put to the test as extremists come for corporate America.

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

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Amazon Announces 2023 Prime Day Dates as July 11th & 12th

CPC Strategy

Today, Amazon formally announced via press release that Prime Day 2023 will be held on July 11th and 12th. Prime Day 2022 was a massive win for those selling on Amazon’s marketplace, with an impressive 300 million+ items purchased and over $1.7 billion saved.

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Dropshipping vs Ecommerce: The Ultimate Guide (2023)

Ecommerce Platforms

Dropshipping vs Ecommerce: How do you choose the right option for your business? Thanks to the internet age, it’s never been easier for would-be entrepreneurs to start selling online. However, before you can start making money as an ecommerce retailer, you’ll need to decide what type of business model you’re going to pursue. Dropshipping and ecommerce each have their own unique benefits and drawbacks.

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Introducing the Game-Changing Product Filter: Your Catalog's Best Friend!

GetElastic

We’re excited to share the latest addition to Product Experience Manager : an additional filter that will revolutionize the way you manage your product catalog and ensure all of your products make it to your site. Say hello to the "node assignment filter" – your new best friend in product filtering capabilities! Now, you may be wondering, what exactly does this new filter do and why is it so crucial for your success?

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How the Snapchat Algorithm Works [& What the Emojis Mean]

CPC Strategy

With 347 million daily active users (DAUs), a number that has been steadily climbing QoQ since Q4 2018, Snapchat has solidly positioned themselves as one of today’s most popular social media platforms.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Podcast – Interview with Michael Gronager, CEO and Co-Founder, Chainalysis

Digital Doughnut

Part of our special series of episodes of the c-suite podcast that we’re recording in partnership with the European PR Agency Tyto and their own Without Borders podcast, this interview is with Michael Gronager, CEO and Co-Founder, Chainalysis.

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Shein adds appliances, smart home products and Skechers to marketplace

RetailDive

The company, which recently launched a U.S. marketplace, is expanding into categories other than apparel and collaborating with brands.

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Monetizing a more sustainable value chain

RIS News

The challenge most retailers have is that most of their value chain environmental impact lies outside their business and supply chain. Find out more.

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Staples launches tiered tech support program

RetailDive

The retailer’s computer tech support offering includes virus removal, in-store assistance and device protection.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield unveils extension of Garbera shopping centre in Spain

365 Retail

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (“URW”) has opened the doors of the final phase of its ambitious new extension of Garbera shopping centre in San Sebastián, Spain following a four-year transformation. The project added over 25,000 sqm to the destination and establishes Garbera’s position as the gateway for new brands in the region. Building on the first phase of the extension which brought a new dining and leisure complex to Garbera in 2021, this final phase brings a number of new brands to the Guipúzc

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Five Below poaches McDonald’s alum for CFO

RetailDive

The extreme-budget retailer is reshuffling its C-suite, with Ken Bull’s promotion to COO and Kristy Chipman’s appointment to CFO.

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Antavo and CarltonOne Join Forces to Improve Loyalty Program Engagement

365 Retail

Antavo , the leading Enterprise Loyalty Cloud, and CarltonOne Engagement , the purpose-powered engagement platform with a global rewards fulfilment engine, today announce a partnership to help brands drive lasting customer loyalty by boosting their reward experience. By integrating the Antavo Enterprise Loyalty Cloud and CarltonOne’s vast reward catalogue, brands can now offer customers a wider range of customer loyalty rewards including: merchandise; flight, hotel and leisure experiences; gift

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VF Corp. names new CEO

RetailDive

Bracken Darrell was previously the CEO of computer manufacturer Logitech and was known for boosting its revenues and market share.

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.

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The WFM Edge: How Grocers Like Heinen’s Create a Stellar Experience for the Retail Frontline

RIS News

In this edited webinar transcript, Heinen's Phil McElfresh talks with Logile's Brian Monaco and Dan Bursik about how the retailer is building a stellar working experience for its 3000+ associates.

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JanSport adds tees, hats to its assortment

RetailDive

Owner VF Corp. earlier this year floated the idea of selling its backpack business, including JanSport, but now has a new CEO at the helm.

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Is Tech The Answer To Fashion’s Waste Problem?

Dynamic Action

Summary Contrary to popular belief, investing in a sustainable future can bring great value and profitability to a business. Textile innovation is a major use case for technology, including more efficient fiber-to-fiber recycling methods and bioengineered fabrics. Digital garments can reduce carbon footprints and water consumption through satisfying the consumers’ craving for newness. 3D design capabilities are also cutting down sampling waste.

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Chewy opens automated fulfillment center in Tennessee

RetailDive

The Nashville facility marks the pet retailer's fourth automated fulfillment center, part of a push to cut shipping costs.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.