March, 2024

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An Actual Complete List Of SOC Metrics (And Your Path To DIY) 

Forrester eCommerce

I take a lot of inquiry questions from Forrester’s security and risk clients about security operations (SecOps). A common question I get is, “What core metrics does SecOps need to track?

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Staples Simplifies Battery Recycling with New At-Home Program

Retail TouchPoints

To mark Earth Month in April, Staples is launching a battery recycling program that has already seen recycling rates soar from less than 50 batteries per week to thousands per location in test stores. Beginning in April, the retailer will offer a free battery recycling box (while supplies last), in which consumers can collect batteries at home and return them to Staples for free recycling.

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fabric and Bounteous x Accolite Deliver Blueprint to Power “Store of the Future”

Fabric

The post fabric and Bounteous x Accolite Deliver Blueprint to Power “Store of the Future” appeared first on Headless E-Commerce Platform | fabric.

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Marketing Your Video Game Outside of Game Marketplaces & App Stores

FastSpring

Todd Harris knows how to leverage effective video game marketing strategies to get games in front of players. As the former COO and Co-Founder of Hi-Rez Studios, he spent 15 years making games and marketing them to gamers — with the studio’s games reaching 150 million players. (At the time of writing, Hi-Rez’s 2014 release SMITE sits at #15 on Steam’s “Most played Massively Multiplayer games” list , with SMITE’s Steam page boasting 40+ million players.

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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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5 YouTube Video SEO Tips for Ecommerce Brands

ROI Revolution

An important part of maintaining a YouTube channel is optimizing your videos. YouTube video SEO is key if you want your audience to be able to find, view, like, and comment on them. Read on for some of our top YouTube video SEO tips! 1. Optimize Your Video Titles   YouTube video titles should contain at least five words, with the primary keyword near the start of the title.

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SheerID Launches “SheerID InStore” Providing Retailers First Digital Solution for Gated Offers and Promotions in Physical Stores

SheerID

The new offering expands SheerID solutions for Omnichannel retail to high-value communities like students, teachers, the military, and more.

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Exclusive Q&A: Queer Executive Seeks Genuine Corporate Support, not ‘Rainbow-Washing’

Retail TouchPoints

You may recall that last year, Target caught a lot of flak from LGBTQ+ groups for moving (and in some cases removing altogether) Pride-themed merchandise from prominent locations in its stores. The retailer cited threats to the safety and well-being of its employees after “customers knocked down Pride displays in some stores, angrily approached workers and posted threatening videos on social media from inside the stores,” as reported by the AP.

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Wave of IT glitches brings importance of cash back in the spotlight

TalkingRetail

Following this week’s technical payment issues experienced by Greggs, the latest in a wave of similar retailer issues, some observers believe it highlights the continued importance of cash in UK society.

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Tyson Foods Faces Boycott After Report Claims Company Plans To Hire Asylum Seekers

RetailWire

Tyson Foods, the well-known food processing company, finds itself in hot water as calls for a boycott surge due to allegations of planning to employ migrants at its factories.

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A Guide to Free SEO Tools & Resources 

ROI Revolution

Whether you’re just getting started on your search engine optimization (SEO) journey, or you want to pick up some new tips and shortcuts, the ROI Revolution SEO team is here to help. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite free SEO tools and resources that we use daily, and we think you’ll appreciate them, too. The Best SEO Learning Resources If you’re new to SEO, the best way to begin is with Google’s SEO Starter Guide.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Canada Goose cuts corporate workforce by 17%, shakes up executive roles

RetailDive

As part of a DTC focus, the brand said about a year ago that it would double its footprint within five years, but some analysts anticipate that slowing.

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Relationships, Leadership, And Communication: Advancing Cybersecurity Via Soft Skills

Forrester eCommerce

Relationships matter. As a security leader, you need to be seen by customers, colleagues, C-level execs, and the cybersecurity community as helpful, trustworthy, fair, and with a good dose of empathy. Recently, I had the honor of speaking with the latest cybersecurity cohort at a local program for underprivileged, underserved students.

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Exclusive: Google Debuts New Retail Media Solution with Lowe’s as First Beta Tester

Retail TouchPoints

Google wants a bigger piece of the traffic driven by retail media advertising. To start getting it, the tech company has launched a new offsite retail media solution in closed beta. Lowe’s has signed on to be one of the first retailers to test the solution for what will be the first offsite retail media offering from Lowe’s One Roof retail media network on Google Search and Shopping inventory, according to a blog post that will be published today, which Retail TouchPoints reviewed in advance.

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80% of Trading Standards professionals support Smokefree Generation Policy

TalkingRetail

New research from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) indicates that Trading Standards Officers support the proposed Smokefree Generation Policy. A survey of local authority Trading Standards professionals has found that 80% of respondents support the government’s plan to stamp out smoking in a generation.

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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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High Court Rules Against Government in Marks & Spencer Marble Arch Store Dispute

365 Retail

In a pivotal legal battle over the future of Marks & Spencer’s flagship store at Marble Arch, London, the High Court has ruled in favour of the retailer, granting a judicial review against the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, Michael Gove’s decision to deny planning permission for the redevelopment of the site.

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New Ecommerce Tools: March 25, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week's rundown includes new tools for livestream commerce, cross-border transactions, logistics, omnichannel sales, customer experience, fraud prevention, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: March 25, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Dollar General plans 800 stores this year as rival Dollar Tree pulls back

RetailDive

Thirty of those will be under its Popshelf banner, though the discount retailer is taking the concept’s expansion slowly given its discretionary focus.

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Banning TikTok Creates A Meta Monopoly

Forrester eCommerce

The US House of Representatives just passed legislation that could determine the future of TikTok in the US — pending action by both the Senate and the President. Should the measure succeed, TikTok would effectively be banned in the US unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, divests from the app.

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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.

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Tractor Supply Appeals to Women with New Martha Stewart Collab

Retail TouchPoints

Over the decades, DIY maven Martha Stewart has traveled pretty far afield with her collaborations, working everyone from Snoop Dogg to Skechers , but her latest partnership with Tractor Supply is bringing Stewart back to her roots (literally) with a new line of branded gardening apparel. The rural lifestyle retailer has tapped Stewart to expand its women’s apparel assortment with the debut of the Martha Stewart Garden Apparel line, which was developed in collaboration with Marquee Brands (which

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BrewDog unveils new low ABV beer Cold Beer

TalkingRetail

BrewDog presents new low alcohol Cold Beer (3.4% ABV). A 3.4% ABV lager, Cold Beer uses historic brewing techniques from the Kolsch style, fermenting the beer with an ale yeast but at a lower lager temperature, hence the term ‘Cold Beer’.

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Fenwick Newcastle Undergoes First Phase of £40 Million Renovation

365 Retail

Fenwick has initiated the first phase of its ambitious renovation plan for its flagship Newcastle store, with activities commencing in March. This renovation is a component of a £40 million investment strategy aimed at modernising and preparing the store for future generations. Mailen Design has been tasked with the careful and thoughtful redesign of the store’s original 1880s façade.

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Intel Granted Nearly $8.5B in CHIPS Act Funding and Billions More Available in Loans

RetailWire

As the Biden administration gears up to introduce semiconductor manufacturing to U.S. soil, The White House has disclosed that Intel has been awarded close to $8.5 billion in funding under the CHIPS Act.

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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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‘Built for a different era’: Macy’s CEO on why closing 150 stores is critical to its survival

RetailDive

Tony Spring, who took the helm just last month, remains confident that the department store still holds an important role in consumers’ lives.

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GenAI Drives The Narrative, But A More Confident Tech Economy Is The Real Story Beyond The Q4 2023 Tech Services Earnings

Forrester eCommerce

Last week, we issued our analysis of the Q4 2023 earnings announcements of large public technology service providers. Our takeaways? First, tech service providers grew much slower in 2023 than in 2022 signaling a belt tightening in technology spend. But providers project faster growth in 2024 fueled by core transformations and investments in AI.

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2024 Brick-and-Mortar Openings will Bring Untuckit Close to 100-Store Mark

Retail TouchPoints

Untuckit will open at least 14 new brick-and-mortar locations this year, with the first seven set to open by May in California, New York, New Jersey, Florida and Georgia, according to multiple media reports. The apparel retailer currently operates 84 stores across the country. “Untuckit stores continue to be the backbone of our company,” said Founder Chris Riccobono in an interview with Yahoo!

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Survey: More than 50% of vapers think price increase will boost black market

TalkingRetail

Following the recent announcement of a new vaping tax which will make products more expensive from October 2026, new insights from research and insights agency Opinium reveal that more than half (56%) of current vapers predict black market e-cigarette and vape sales will increase if… This story continues at Survey: More than 50% of vapers think price increase will boost black market Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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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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GO Outdoors Opens New Store in Tamworth

365 Retail

GO Outdoors is set to open a new store in Tamworth during the week commencing 18th March 2024, aiming to cater to the increasing interest in outdoor activities among the public. This expansion reflects the brand’s commitment to making high-quality outdoor gear accessible to more people, enhancing their outdoor experiences. Located at Ventura Retail Park, the store spans over 15,000 square feet and will employ a dedicated team of 25 staff.

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Walmart Self-Checkout Experiment Sparks Controversy

RetailWire

Walmart self-checkout lanes are possibly being reserved for select customers like Walmart+ subscribers and delivery drivers as part of an experimental phase where different methods are being tested.

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Nike addresses flaws in DTC strategy as Q3 revenues come in flat

RetailDive

CEO John Donahoe said the sportswear brand “is not performing at our potential” and needs to lean back into wholesale and product innovation.

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Welcome To The Future Of Marketing Technology

Forrester eCommerce

To meet customers in their moments, marketers must design, execute, and optimize interactions across the full range of devices, channels, and touchpoints where consumers engage with a brand. Meanwhile, the marketing landscape continues to evolve with new technologies, data deprecation, and sophisticated consumers.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an