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Caution And Lack Of Understanding Steer UK Consumer Attitudes Towards Generative AI

Forrester eCommerce

As the EU grinds the gears into action on the AI Act, the UK and US recently announced a “landmark agreement” on AI testing that broadly glosses over the lack of any firm governmental action in either country (other than executive orders and some Bletchley Park posturing last year). But do UK consumers care?

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TelevisaUnivision to Debut Shoppable TV Experience at Latin American Music Awards

Retail TouchPoints

Spanish-language media and content company TelevisaUnivision has partnered with Shopsense AI to make some of its programming, on both linear and streaming platforms, shoppable. Using onscreen QR codes and dedicated URLs, the Shopsense technology makes onscreen content shoppable via mobile devices by directing viewers to a show-specific digital store.

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Before You Migrate BigCommerce to Shopify, Ask These 6 Questions

Groove

Have you outgrown Bigcommerce and set your sights on Shopify's extensive app store and user-friendly interface? Perhaps you are just looking around to compare options and are considering a change. Maybe the pricing structure of BigCommerce no longer aligns with your needs and business investment guidelines. Whatever the reason, migrating over to Shopify from BigCommerce can be an efficient decision and one that your business will need to prosper and grow.

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534: The UGLY Truth About Buying From Alibaba That Most People Won’t Tell You

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Think you know the best tricks for product sourcing? This episode exposes the darker side of Alibaba, revealing hidden practices that could change how you buy from the platform. Listen on to learn the ins and outs of how to buy from one of the world’s largest e-commerce marketplaces. What You’ll Learn Strategies for successfully buying products from Alibaba How to deal with IP theft How to find out if your products are ethically made Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Sum

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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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A Guide to FedEx and UPS Delivery Signature Options

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In the world of shipping and logistics, ensuring your packages reach their destination safely and securely is crucial and carriers ensure their full-on commitment to it. One aspect of this process is the carrier getting a confirmation of receipt upon successfully delivering a package to its intended recipient or an authorized individual at the delivery address through a signature.

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Can Your IT Operating Model Keep Up With Cloud?

Forrester eCommerce

Cloud has driven enterprise IT transformation with speed and scale that was simply impossible with data centers alone. But operating models haven’t always kept up — and the mismatch means that old operating models impede the optimization of cloud IT.

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The Ultimate Shopify SEO Checklist

Groove

The old adage is, "Build it, and they will come." However, when eCommerce store owners have thousands (or millions) of competitors, driving traffic to an online store is not quite simple. In terms of digital marketing strategies , none are more impactful or affordable than search engine optimization (SEO). Effective SEO will help bring organic traffic to your Shopify store and help you rank higher in search.

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Upsellit Awarded “Best Use of Data & Insights” at 2024 US Partnership Awards

UpSellIt

Upsellit took home the gold for Best Use of Data & Insights at the 2024 US Partnership Awards! We are honored to be recognized amongst industry leaders paving the way for affiliate marketing. This accolade serves as a testament to our cutting-edge technology and strategic expertise that consistently deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. About the US Partnership Awards The US Partnership Awards celebrate the individuals, companies, and technologies that foster outstanding outcome-base

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Copywriter Shifts to X Ads, Scales Brands

Practical eCommerce

Chris Orzechowski, an ecommerce writer and marketer, grew frustrated with Meta. Then he switched to X. The post Copywriter Shifts to X Ads, Scales Brands appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Generative AI Will Not Fulfill Your Autonomous SOC Hopes (Or Even Your Demo Dreams)

Forrester eCommerce

All the flashiest demos of generative AI show chatbots that can query the enterprise environment for just about anything imaginable. Want to know all the vulnerabilities you have? How many devices are unprotected on the network? Whether you’ve been hit with Scattered Spider in the last six months?

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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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Simon Adds VIP Suite to Kick Off Woodbury Common Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Mall operator Simon revealed big plans to expand its Woodbury Common Premium Outlet center in Fall 2023, including the addition of 155,000 square feet of retail stores and restaurants, a 200 -key luxury hotel, a second parking facility and upgraded amenities. To cement the center’s image as a luxury destination, the first enhancement will be a VIP Suite featuring multiple private spaces with their own dressing rooms, an upscale lounge area and a private kitchen.

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Shopify vs Shopify Plus (Shopify+): Which is Right For Your Business?

Groove

When you start an eCommerce business, the first decision you'll have to make is which platform to use for your eCommerce store. Shopify is one of the most trusted names in the eCommerce space, with more than 4.5 million Shopify stores as of early 2024. And that number is growing. If you decide to go with Shopify for your eCommerce needs, which plan is best for your business?

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Upsellit Awarded “Best Health & Beauty Partnership” at 2024 US Partnership Awards

UpSellIt

Upsellit received a bronze award for “Best Health & Beauty Partnership” at the 2024 US Partnership Awards. We are honored to be recognized for our dedication to producing impactful results for our partners. While recognized for our expertise in the health and beauty sector, we empower brands across countless industries to achieve their unique goals.

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Express files Chapter 11, plans to close over 100 stores

RetailDive

All of the company’s UpWest stores will shutter as the retailer pursues a sale to WHP Global, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties.

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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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Net Neutrality – Here We Go Again  

Forrester eCommerce

Fellow Americans, the FCC has re-instated the regulations known as Net Neutrality repealed 7 years ago. This move continues to be a magnet for political debate by those on both extremes. Our message hasn’t changed: Ignore those people. They are only wasting your time.

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Ikea Creates Training Ecosystem to Support AI Literacy for 3,500 Employees

Retail TouchPoints

Ingka Group , parent company of Ikea Retail , has set ambitious targets for boosting the AI literacy of its organization, including AI training for approximately 3,000 employees and 500 executives. The initiative will include a variety of courses, tailored to the needs of employees at various levels and in different phases of their AI journeys, with the overall goal of embedding a deep understanding of AI within the organization and ensuring that Ikea values are reflected in the ways the technol

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Web Marketing Checklist: 42 Tactics for Traffic and Sales

Practical eCommerce

Our all-new 2024 update includes modern content marketing, SEO, email, podcasts, social media, and more. The post Web Marketing Checklist: 42 Tactics for Traffic and Sales appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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FastSpring and EBANX Forge Partnership to Expand Pix Payments for Digital Products in Brazil

FastSpring

Through the integration, the companies aim to provide the best payment experience to Brazilian clients through local payments via the fast-growing and highly adopted Pix CURITIBA, Brazil, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FastSpring , the leading merchant of record for global SaaS and software companies, and EBANX , a global technology company specializing in payments for rising markets, announce today a partnership to enhance users’ payment experience within FastSpring’s product s

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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 Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s?

RetailDive

Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.

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Auswirkungen von GenAI auf die Social-Tech-Landschaft

Forrester eCommerce

Grundlegende Prozesstransformationen benötigen die Synergie verschiedener KIs. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie sich genAI auf die Social-Tech-Landschaft auswirkt.

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JLL Rolls Out Virtual ‘Shopping Bestie’ in 13 Centers

Retail TouchPoints

JLL Retail Property Management has introduced a new virtual shopper agent named Cindy , designed to make the online experience more relevant and engaging at 13 of its shopping centers across the U.S. In addition to spotlighting the center’s sales and deals, Cindy gives consumers details on the latest fashion trends, acting as their exclusive “shopping bestie.

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FTC Refunds Ring Customers $5.6 Million for Video Privacy Issues

RetailWire

The FTC is giving back $5.6 million to consumers due to a settlement with Ring, an Amazon-owned company. The issue arose when Ring failed to protect customers' private video footage from unauthorized access.

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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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Summit Spotlight: Salsify Leaders Talk PXM Advance and More | Salsify

Salsify

Ten years into product experience management (PXM) on the digital shelf, brands are “the heroes and the center of the story” — but what does the next decade look like? What are the next steps for brands?

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What Q1’s retail sales say about the consumer in 2024

RetailDive

In the first three months of the year, a strong job market and wage gains helped buoy consumer spending, but some analysts warn it may not last.

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From Taylor Swift To ‘Civil War’ – Brand AI Models Clean Up AI Creative Pollution

Forrester eCommerce

Recently released posters promoting the feature film Civil War stirred controversy. But not the kind of controversy that its studio parent A24 was looking for. The AI-generated visuals used in the posters caused immediate backlash among commercial artists and consumers over their inaccuracy and lack of production quality.

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Saks.com Launches Retail Media Network

Retail TouchPoints

Saks has joined peers like Nordstrom and Macy’s by launching a retail media network that will enable its brand partners to connect more directly with the Saks customer base through digital advertising. As Saks noted in its announcement, the retailer is one of the first in the luxury space to introduce a retail media offering. This first-mover status was likely enabled by Hudson Bay Company’s decision to split the Saks Fifth Avenue brick-and-mortar and ecommerce offerings into two separate compan

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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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GM Reports Surge in Profit on Gas Car Sales

RetailWire

Although General Motors has had trouble selling its electric cars, a recent report indicates that the increase in sales of gas-powered vehicles helped the company generate a profit.

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Upsellit Awarded “Best Partnership Teams” at 2024 US Partnership Awards

UpSellIt

Upsellit officially won Bronze for Best Partnership Teams at the US Partnership Awards! We are honored to be recognized for our elite client collaborations that drive their success as well as our own. About the US Partnership Awards The US Par tnership Awards celebrate the individuals, companies, and technologies that foster outstanding outcome-based performance in affiliate, brand, and influencer partnerships.

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Indochino launches its first ready-to-wear suit collection

RetailDive

The custom suiting brand is going after convenience with the new line, and said it plans to expand its ready-to-wear assortment in the future.

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When To Migrate To An Industry CRM

Forrester eCommerce

Industry-specific customer relationship management (CRM) is a hot space these days. Almost every CRM vendor has an industry CRM strategy. These solutions speed transition to the cloud; they let IT focus on brand differentiation instead of commoditized industry functionality; and they drive better CRM adoption for the front office.

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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.