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Stories Are Key To Successful Innovation

Forrester eCommerce

Leadership storytelling helps executives at future fit organizations drive successful innovation throughout the innovation life cycle.

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Amazon Comes Under Fire from FTC, U.S. Senate for Deceptive Membership Practices, Warehouse Safety

Retail TouchPoints

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm to include Amazon’s response to Senator Sanders’ investigation.] The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Amazon for what it deems deceptive practices around its Prime membership program on the same day that Amazon announced the dates for its annual Prime Day member sales event.

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To Secure Kubernetes, Think Beyond Kubernetes

Forrester eCommerce

Kubernetes is the de facto standard for deploying and managing application workloads and containers. Lee has written quite a bit about the power of Kubernetes as an innovation platform, but while development and architecture teams are bullish on Kubernetes, security teams can find themselves scrambling to secure Kubernetes environments as they hurtle towards production.

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Starbucks to Open Sustainability and Innovation Lab in Costa Rica

Retail TouchPoints

Starbucks will develop a new sustainability learning and innovation lab at Hacienda Alsacia, the company’s global agronomy headquarters for R&D in Costa Rica. Beginning this fall, the lab will offer its first slate of educational programming to select Arizona State University (ASU) students and Starbucks employees; the physical lab is expected to open within the next three years.

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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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Build A Roadmap For Collecting The Customer Data You’ll Actually Use

Forrester eCommerce

Marketers want to capture as much zero- and first-party data as possible, whether that’s email addresses, marketing opt-ins and other consent, or more granular data about who a customer is and what they’re interested in.

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Want AI to Deliver Real Insights into Human Behavior? Take it to the Store

Retail TouchPoints

It seems like just about everyone on earth is obsessed with the promise of artificial intelligence. Read through any magazine or online publication and you’ll find a plethora of fascinating experiments, from pitting AI against nine-year-olds and seeing who could best master a game of Super Mario Bros. (advantage: machine) or engaging in digital tasks that require curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking (advantage: flesh and blood).

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4 Ways Anthropologie is Building Brand Loyalty While Acquiring New, Younger Customers

Retail TouchPoints

While Urban Outfitters ’ assortment is designed for consumers in their teens and early 20s, Anthropologie provides a destination for consumers’ “next generation of life,” when they’re starting careers and families, according to Chief Marketing Officer Elizabeth Preis. And despite having an incredibly loyal customer base, Anthropologie has focused on expanding its reach, especially among consumers in their late 20s through early 40s — and a few more as well.

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Find The Right Use Cases For Your Robots

Forrester eCommerce

There is no general-purpose robot. Let Forrester help you match different types of robot to specific tasks.

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From Planning to Allocation, Toolio Helps with All Merchandising Activities

Retail TouchPoints

Toolio ’s merchandising platform is designed to automate critical workflows, provide real-time insights and enable remote collaboration, empowering retailers to make faster, data-driven decisions about their most important (and expensive) asset — inventory. Toolio aims to be a consolidated platform for all of a retailer’s merchandising activities and its capabilities include: Merchandise Planning: Build, understand and maintain merchandise financial plans and open-to-buy with automation an

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The Complete Guide to Using HubSpot for SaaS Business

MakeWebBetter

Ready to unlock the potential of your SaaS venture? But before we get to that, think about having a powerful ally by your side—a toolkit that amplifies your lead generation efforts, streamlines customer relationship management, and provides valuable insights through advanced analytics. That's the power of HubSpot for SaaS! Bid farewell to complex processes.

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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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Overstock Wins Bid for Bed Bath & Beyond Digital Assets; Stores to Close

Retail TouchPoints

Overstock.com won its $21.5 million bid for Bed Bath & Beyond ’s name, intellectual property and digital assets, according to court documents. The deal didn’t include the bankrupt retailer’s physical footprint, and all stores will still wind down and close. Software company Ten Twenty Four also placed a bid for the Beyond.com domain and will purchase it if Overstock’s deal falls through.

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Shopify vs Shoplazza (2023): Which is Best for You?

Ecommerce Platforms

Shopify vs Shoplazza: Which option is really best for today’s budding entrepreneurs? First, it’s worth noting there are a lot of similarities between the two platforms. Both Shoplazza and Shopify are comprehensive ecommerce solutions, designed to help would-be business owners get started in the digital world. They’re both SaaS options, which means there’s no technology to download and install.

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Amazon Go closures continue

RetailDive

The closing of a Seattle location marks its ninth so far this year as the company reevaluates its frictionless c-store brand.

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20 Best Shopify Dropshipping Store Examples for 2023

Ecommerce Platforms

Today, we’re looking at the best Shopify dropshipping store examples, for a behind the scenes insight into what you can accomplish with your own Shopify site and a dropshipping solution. After all, one Shopify is one of the most flexible and versatile builders on the market for companies investing in dropshipping. With a huge range of plugins to choose from, you’ll have no problem automating your website’s logistics and fulfilment processes.

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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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Overstock wins Bed Bath & Beyond IP at auction with $21.5M bid

RetailDive

The bid gives Overstock ownership of Bed Bath & Beyond’s internet properties, social media, mobile platforms, business data, publicity rights and trademarks.

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First-Party Data for Seamless Shopping Experiences | Salsify

Salsify

Learn more about how to capture and leverage first-party data to drive digital shelf performance and deliver engaging shopping experiences for customers.

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5 takeaways on digital innovation from top Walmart execs

RetailDive

The company’s CFO and head of investor relations outlined how supply chain automation, in-store technology and remodels are impacting labor, sales and consumer behavior.

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USDA says Americans can eat lab-grown chicken

RetailWire

The U.S. Agriculture Department has given the go-ahead to two companies – Good Meat and Upside Foods – to sell “cell-cultivated” chicken parts, which are grown inside labs, for human consumption. “I’m thrilled to share that cultivated meat will now be available for consumers in the U.S.,” said Uma Valeti, Upside Foods’s CEO.

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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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Social Media Presence For Small Retailers – 7 Tips, Tricks & Best Practices

RetailMinded

Do you want to know the secret sauce for boosting your brand’s success? You guessed it — a strong social media presence! With everyone glued to their screens these days, it’s more important than ever for small retailers like you to make an impact in the online world. So get ready to explore our incredible guide filled with tips and tricks tailor-made for your retail success.

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Dollar General to open first Montana stores

RetailDive

The discount retailer said Tuesday it is building two locations in the state. Two more stores also appear on a Montana Department of Environmental Quality list of construction projects.

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Consumer demand for curated ads from trusted brands is prompting retailers to tap retail media opportunities

365 Retail

Consumer demands for curated ads from trusted brands is prompting retailers to tap retail media opportunities and open up new revenue streams from monetising their first party audiences, according to the latest research from ADvendio , the leading omnichannel advertising solution provider. Original research of over 1,000 UK shoppers by ADvendio showed the impact of customer engagement via traditional advertising was diminishing, with UK shoppers saying they ignore over half (56%) of digital adve

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Digital Leader Needed; People Skills Essential, Most Business Backgrounds Acceptable

Digital Doughnut

Almost all businesses have realised they need a designated leader to drive their digital maturity. But what skills should that leader possess, and what background should they come from?

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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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Understanding Scope in GA4

ROI Revolution

In Google Analytics 4 (GA4), scope is a characteristic that describes the extent to which a GA metric or dimension can be applied. With scope in GA4, Google can apply attribution credit at different levels of granularity. It starts with the smallest scope of the conversion event itself, then looks at the session that led to that conversion, then zooms out to look at the user’s whole journey and how they originally reached your website.

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Under Armour lays off 50 in corporate roles

RetailDive

The cuts are across “several functions” and were made to support the company’s path to profitability.

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Icon Outlet at The O2 to Host French Connection’s First Outlet Store in Six Years

365 Retail

Icon Outlet at The O2, a venture of AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has revealed that global fashion brand French Connection is preparing to open its first London outlet store at the destination. This debut signifies the brand’s first outlet store launch in half a dozen years, indicating a pivotal moment for the brand and showcasing the outlet’s appeal to premier international retailers.

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Nike launches virtual gaming experience ‘Airphoria’ in Fortnite

RetailDive

​Nike seeks to integrate its products into the virtual world in its latest addition to the ongoing partnership with the popular video game.

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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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Amazon Brand Registry: Benefits & Overview for Sellers

CPC Strategy

If you’re selling on Amazon, you may experience counterfeit issues or situations where your product content is changed by a third party seller. Luckily, Amazon Brand Registry provides a necessary set of tools to help sellers avoid these issues.

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Regional off-price retailer Forman Mills lays off nearly 300, closes stores as it mulls bankruptcy

RetailDive

The 38-year-old company said it is working to sell itself and may have to file for Chapter 11 protection if it can't find a buyer.

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The Power of Storytelling with Data: How to Craft Compelling Narratives

Dynamic Action

Today’s data-driven world means that leading retail businesses want to implement future-proof strategies and implement merchandising experiences that promote a customer-centric approach. McKinsey & Co. highlighted the fact that COVID-19 drove digital retail. These retail businesses are collecting and analyzing vast amounts of data to gain valuable insights, and to unlock or spot opportunities in every element of the sales cycle.

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Faherty launches resale program

RetailDive

In partnership with Archive, the DTC apparel brand launched Second Wave to allow customers to buy and sell secondhand goods from the company.

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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.