Wiser
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
As 2023 wraps up, it’s time to turn our attention to the exciting opportunities that 2024 brings. One of the key calendar dates that looms for online brands and retailers is Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally marked the start of the holiday shopping season and continues to be a significant event for the retail industry.
Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Amid all of the buzz around Copilot at Microsoft Ignite last week, SharePoint Premium was revealed. While this is partially a branding and licensing streamlining effort, SharePoint Premium will continue to evolve into an AI-powered content platform with document automation, metadata enrichment, and other intelligent content services.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
David Jones , the Australian premium department store, has digitized its merchandising and buying process as part of its broader Vision 2025+ strategy. The retailer, which is known for curating the most exclusive global and local brands, will use NuORDER Assortments by Lightspeed Commerce to empower buyers to digitally preview collections, develop assortment plans and complete orders in collaboration with brand partners, replacing manual, spreadsheet-based processes.
Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Practice inclusive design this holiday season to unlock on long-term benefits. Here are four ways to implement responsible design.
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.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Balenciaga is venturing into wearable tech with a new merchandise series that gives consumers exclusive access to media. The luxury fashion house is partnering with EON , a company specializing in Digital ID technology, to embed a custom-produced song by Archive, a London-based trip-hop group, into items from the collection. The Balenciaga Music I Archive merch series includes T-shirts and hoodies and is available in Balenciaga stores and on Balenciaga.com, starting today.
Fastr
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
You’ve probably heard the age-old saying: “A picture is worth a thousand words”. But did you know this? Visual information makes up 90% of the data sent to your brain ( MIT ) and we process visuals 60,000 times faster than we do text ( University of Minnesota ).
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365 Retail
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Retailers and marketers are looking for ways to enhance consumer engagement, drive sales and foster longer-term brand loyalty. In crowded and competitive markets, marketing leaders need to find creative ways to make their products stand out while increasing buying propensity. Engaging with shoppers wherever they are with more dynamic, fun, and playful experiences is helping many businesses do just that.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Several of the nation’s largest retailers, including Target , Macy’s , Gap and BJ’s Wholesale Club , struggled during Q3, with all reporting net sales declines and all but one showing a fall-off in comparable store sales. Net sales for both Macy’s and Gap dropped 7% compared to the same period last year; Target did comparatively better, with a net sales drop of 4.3% , as did BJ’s, with a net sales decline of 2.8% and a slight comp sales increase of 0.3%.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Secret Sales today announces the appointment of Chris Lacey as Chief Digital Officer (CDO). The exciting new leadership expansion marks a new chapter of growth for the business as it aggressively accelerates its European expansion strategy. Chris Griffin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Secret Sales, said: “As we enter 2024, it’s critical for us to move quickly to keep pace with the strong appetite we’re seeing for off-price from our retailer and brand partners so we can help them expand into new
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Amazon has confirmed it is laying off “several hundred” jobs in its Alexa division, the latest move in the company’s strategic reprioritization and significant cost-cutting that began in early 2023. According to a memo written by Daniel Rausch, Amazon’s VP of Alexa and Fire TV and obtained by GeekWire , the layoffs are part of an effort to better align with customer needs and priorities, “which includes maximizing our resources and efforts focused on generative AI.
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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.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Castle Quarter has recently welcomed Julian Charles. The retailer, known for its selection of quality bedding, curtains, and home décor, has opened a new 1,800 sq ft store. Julian Charles, with a history dating back to 1947, has established itself as a significant player in the home furnishing sector with over 70 outlets across the UK. This new addition to Castle Quarter occupies a space previously vacant for over a year, bringing new life and a diverse range of festive bedding and homeware to t
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Like many other DTC brands, True Classic made its first big impression online — in its case with a series of humorous, fast-paced, mildly homoerotic commercials. Also like many other DTC brands, its next step was into the brick-and-mortar world. But rather than going solo right away, True Classic partnered with retail services company Leap to operate five stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and San Jose, Calif., beginning in 2022.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
TikTok Shop has today announced a new partnership with Royal Mail to help merchants of all sizes improve their delivery experience and thrive on the platform. For the first time, merchants can integrate Royal Mail’s Click & Drop service with their TikTok Shop account, enabling them to arrange shipments and get orders delivered to customers quickly and efficiently.
Practical eCommerce
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
OpenAI and Amazon Web Services now offer custom generative AI builders. We see benefits for merchants, potentially. The post Will Custom GPTs Boost Ecommerce? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
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365 Retail
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Two local businesses, 6 O’clock Gin and Goose & Gander, have signed short-term leases to occupy units at Cribbs Mall, offering unique Christmas gift options to shoppers. 6 O’clock Gin, based in nearby Thornbury, has established itself as a popular brand thanks to its artisan gins. The brand will occupy a 554 sq ft store, showcasing a range of flavours from spiced orange & cranberry to elderflower, mango, ginger, and lime.
Omnisend
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Reading Time: 13 minutes Many users view Wix as a tool for creating simple websites and small online shops. However, that’s far from reality. As you’ll discover in this Wix eCommerce review, the platform has broader and more advanced capabilities. Wix eCommerce caters to businesses of all sizes. The platform offers comprehensive solutions suitable for both novice and experienced sellers.
Digital Doughnut
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In this comprehensive article, we explore the world of event marketing and its impact on the sales funnel. Event marketing, when strategically integrated into the different stages of the sales funnel, can boost brand recognition, engagement, and conversions.
RIS News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The question on everyone's mind: will the volatile economic landscape stifle consumer spending due to inflation and rising debt, and put mounting pressure on shoppers during Black Friday sales?
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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.
Practical eCommerce
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
New releases this week address video commerce, ecommerce marketing, social commerce, cross-border payments, composable commerce, more. The post Ecommerce Product Releases: Nov. 20, 2023 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RIS News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Titan, Amazon’s latest mobile robot, is taking the weight off employees by streamlining product hauling, introducing operational efficiencies, and adding an extra layer of safety.
Talkoot
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The Power of Storytelling: How These 3 Footwear Brands Are Winning The Market Bhaskar Sarma Writer Footwear has been one of the few industries where the incumbents—Nike, adidas, etc—have taken to the DTC model like ducks to water. Nike Direct, Nike’s DTC play, earned $21.3bn at the end of FY23 (Nike’s total revenue for FY23 was $51.2bn). adidas predicts that DTC will account for 50% of sales by 2025, up from 38% of sales in 2021.
RetailWire
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Amazon laid off hundreds of employees from its Alexa division as part of a broader cost-saving initiative.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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RIS News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Scanning technology can help improve safety in retail delivery fleets by improving tire safety, enhancing regular fleet maintenance, and strengthening vehicle damage assessment.
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
At the same time, home goods company Surya acquired the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand, with plans to start shipping products in Q1.
RIS News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Consumer spending was top of mind as Target and Walmart released their third-quarter earnings, causing both retail giants to strike a cautious tone concerning inventory and the upcoming holiday season.
RetailWire
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
After OpenAI's board of directors fired CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft has hired him to lead a new AI research team.
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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.
TalkingRetail
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Asda has announced that it has opened its 100th Asda Express store this week, following its rapid rollout of Co-op and EG Group conversions. Last month, Asda announced that it had completed the acquisition of EG Group’s UK business meaning the retailer will take on hundreds of new convenience stores. This announcement followed the news that Asda had.
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Except for a one-day holiday “Kohl’s Storybook Magic” pop-up in New York City, the retailer is highlighting social media, livestreams and other interactive opportunities online.
RetailWire
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Amazon has launched “AI Ready,” a new commitment to provide free AI skills training to 2 million people globally by 2025.
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The location marks the DTC apparel brand’s 15th store — and 12th opening this year — as it continues to build out its footprint.
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