June, 2023

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Sustainability and Ethical Practices: Key Considerations for Ecommerce Brands | Salsify

Salsify

As Kermit the Frog once mused: It’s not always easy being green. But for ecommerce brands looking to stand out in an increasingly conscientious marketplace, it’s now quickly emerging as a necessity.

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Deliveries keep getting faster. Will it last?

RetailDive

Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.

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The Power of Digital Marketing in the Online Business World

Digital Doughnut

In today's internet world, digital marketing is a game-changer opportunity, to reach and engage with their target audience. With the rapid evolution of technology, businesses must adapt and explore digital marketing strategies to stay relevant, competitive, and successful online.

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3 Ways AI can Disrupt Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence these days, with countless posts about how it’s changing consumer expectations , influencing operations and transforming entire industries. But is there anything your retail business can do to profit from AI? When it comes to ecommerce, the answer is a resounding “yes.” And early adopters stand to benefit significantly.

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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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Google introduces generative AI virtual try-on tool

RetailDive

Starting with women’s tops, the feature allows shoppers to see how certain products would look on a model of their choice.

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50+ Best Shopify Apps for 2023 (Free and Paid)

Ecommerce Platforms

If you've worked with Shopify in the past, you've asked the question, “ Which Shopify apps are the best? “ After all, the Shopify App Store is packed full of useful tools for companies that want to increase sales. Whether you’re looking at a solution like Printful , Yotpo , Sumo , or something else entirely, the shopify app store comes with countless tools for business owners like you who want to drive up your conversion rate.

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Apple Brings 5G Network Slicing Closer To Reality

Forrester eCommerce

Network slicing is one of the key features differentiating 5G networks from prior generations. Despite this promise, 5G network slicing adoption has been nearly nonexistent.

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LOOKFANTASTIC Debuts Dermatological Skincare Hub to Enlighten and Assist Customers

365 Retail

LOOKFANTASTIC, part of THG Beauty, is launching a new Dermatological Skincare hub , home to all brands and products that are medical-grade and dermatologically tested and approved. The hub, which goes live on 1 st July, has been created to provide customers with comprehensive education, guidance and understanding for their skincare journey. Located on the LOOKFANTASTIC website, the Dermatological Skincare hub is designed so customers can explore products tailored to their specific needs, so whet

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Lacoste Evolves NFTs into Community-Focused Loyalty Program

Retail TouchPoints

French fashion brand Lacoste is expanding the utility of its UNDW3 NFT collection, first released in June 2022, to include a Web3-based loyalty program that will allow members to earn rewards and co-create, multiple sources report. Owners of one of the company’s 11,212 “Genesis Pass” UNDW3 (pronounced “underwater”) NFTs can now convert those digital tokens into an UNDW3 Card, and connect their wallets to a new dedicated site where they will gain access to “creative sessions, contests, vid

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Patagonia sues Nordstrom, claiming counterfeit sales at Rack

RetailDive

The brand recently stopped selling via the department store and its off-price stores and discovered the alleged fakes this year, per court documents.

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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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UPS strike 2023 vote for drivers air-conditioned trucks as part of new labor deal

RetailWire

UPS trucks do not have air conditioning and temperatures in the back of trucks can reach 140 degrees, according to the Teamsters. The union is calling on UPS to air-condition its fleet of trucks and to provide drivers with more water and ice.

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The Dynamic Duo: PR and Digital Marketing

Digital Doughnut

This article is set to evaluate the difference between PR and Digital Marketing but also describe how the two departments are interlinked. Furthermore, the article explains the similarities between the two and moves to highlight why they are a great pair and how they work together.

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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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Tapi Carpets & Floors open new store in Liverpool

365 Retail

Tapi Carpets & Floors has announced their store in Speke, Liverpool, is now open, offering a wide collection of flooring options as well as expert advice from their floorologists. The store opened on 17 th June 2023, at Unit A2 New Mersey Retail Park Speke, Speke Road, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8QB. Customers in the Speke area can find more about the store here, as well as book an appointment with one of Tapi ’s experts in stores: [link] tapi.co.uk/stores/speke The team at Tapi is passionate abo

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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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Shein Takes Aim at Temu with Category Expansion, Brand Partnerships

Retail TouchPoints

In Shein ’s ongoing efforts to stave off the threat of rival discount shopping app Temu (which overtook Shein as the No. 1 shopping app in America in April 2023), the company is expanding its product assortment beyond fashion and has signed agreements to sell products from brands including Skechers and Lansinoh. The product expansions will be enabled by Shein’s newly launched integrated marketplace , which opens the platform to third-party sellers.

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Walgreens to close 150 stores in the US

RetailDive

With sales down in part due to lower demand for COVID-19 vaccines and tests, the retailer is also closing 300 stores in the U.K.

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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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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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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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6 Essential Lifecycle Marketing Strategies for 2023 [Don’t Miss Out – Register for Our Free Expert Summit]

CPC Strategy

As data privacy concerns and restrictions grow, many brands and advertisers have had to rework their approach and strategies to continue reaching their target audiences and meeting their goals.

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Lidl GB Pioneers as First Supermarket to Use Prevented Ocean Plastic in Water Bottles

365 Retail

Lidl GB has announced that it will be incorporating Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles – becoming the first UK supermarket to make this change. Appearing in store throughout July, Lidl’s 1 litre San Celestino Italian Sparkling Mineral Water bottles will contain a minimum of 30% Prevented Ocean Plastic – plastic which would have otherwise ended up in the ocean.

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Cooler Screens Sues Walgreens for Ending Smart Door Agreement

Retail TouchPoints

In-store digital media startup Cooler Screens is suing Walgreens , previously one of the highest-profile adopters of its technology, which integrates smart screens onto cooler doors to power in-store advertising. Cooler Screens is seeking $200 million for breach of contract and is seeking to prevent the retailer from removing the screen technology from its stores.

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Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond

RetailDive

The online-only retailer is moving quickly to remake itself with a name it says better resonates with customers and vendors.

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The Circular Product Journey: Powering a Sustainable, Data-Driven Future With PIM

The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.

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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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Meet Amazon’s Latest Robots: Proteus and Cardinal

RIS News

Amazon reveals details of its first fully autonomous mobile warehouse robot.

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11 Amazon Storefront Examples [Best Designs for 2023]

CPC Strategy

Amazon Stores allow brand owners to design and create multipage stores to showcase their brands, products, and value proposition on Amazon. Long gone are the days when Amazon sellers didn’t have the tools they needed to build brand equity and promote shopper loyalty.

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Adobe and Stellantis Expand Relationship to Reimagine Automotive Customer Experiences

365 Retail

Today, at Adobe Summit – the industry’s leading Digital Experience Conference – Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) announced an expanded relationship with leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. Adobe and Stellantis have a longstanding relationship: Stellantis uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Experience Cloud applications to design, deliver, and personalize beautiful and inspiring content for its websites, digital channels, and user interfaces of in-car displays, across their automoti

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Fenty Beauty Launches Product-Creation Activation in Roblox

Retail TouchPoints

Fenty Beauty ’s new Roblox activation will feature interactive scavenger hunts, mazes and other opportunities to learn about the inspirations for, and ingredients from, some of the company’s products. The event, called The Fenty Beauty + Skin Experience , launched on June 30 and will run through July 30, 2023. The metaverse experience will reportedly teach shoppers about popular products, including Fenty Skin Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser, Fenty Eau de Parfum and Fenty Beauty Gloss

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Amazon wants package delivery help from thousands of small businesses

RetailDive

"Hub Delivery" program partners, which could include small business owners like florists or plumbers, will commit to delivering 20 to 50 packages daily for local customers.

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Dollar General says DG Markets are good for rural communities

RetailWire

Dollar General plans to expand its DG Market format, which sells fresh produce, meat and dairy products, to 5,000 stores by the end of the year. The chain asserts that many of these stores are in food deserts and need what it sells.

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Funnel.io

Funnel is now offering a free plan to marketers all over the globe. Discover what's included, and how you can start using the free plan today.

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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.