Forrester eCommerce
JUNE 4, 2021
When plans fail, preparation is the key to avoiding a meeting disaster. In her latest blog post, Forrester analyst Jennifer Rouse explains how preparation can prevent a meeting ambush.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 4, 2021
While year-over-year Q1 2021 results were strong across the board, much of the increases were largely due to comparisons being made to sales during the initial onset of the pandemic. However, some retailers’ results went above and beyond the standard recovery: lululemon athletica beat out sales expectations with higher than expected growth; Lands’ End saw significant growth as a result of listing on third-party sites; and Macy’s turnaround efforts showed signs of yielding new customer growth.
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Kissmetrics
JUNE 4, 2021
Have you been debating using TikTok to grow your business? With so many social media platforms out there, many businesses are hesitant to embrace yet another site. However, features like Stitch and Duet might make the platform worth the investment. Here’s what those features are, why they matter, and a few examples of them in action. What Is TikTok Stitch?
Groove
JUNE 4, 2021
Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to attract, engage and delight customers throughout the buying process. From building and establishing customer relationships to sending the right message at the right time with automation, investing in an email marketing tool will streamline your marketing efforts and generate impressive results. In this blog, we’re diving deep into the Mailchimp email marketing tool.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 4, 2021
After weeks of anticipation, Amazon announced that Prime Day 2021 would take place June 21 and 22. The news was swiftly followed by announcements from competing retailers about their own similarly-timed sales bonanzas. Walmart ’s “Deals for Days” savings event will take place June 20-23, and Target is planning “Deal Days” June 20-22 — and touting the fact its digital sale requires no membership fee.
Omnisend
JUNE 4, 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutes. Any business owner that operates in the ecommerce space knows that success can depend heavily on a solid marketing strategy. Connecting with customers, generating conversations, and making sales are the foundations of a successful online business. Many traditional marketing efforts center around social and email marketing platforms.
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lateshipment
JUNE 4, 2021
What happens if your customer receives packages that are damaged? The order being out for delivery is a moment of excitement for both you and the customer. For the customer, it is the anticipation of collecting the order and for you, it is a case of validation. However, both of your happiness fades as you receive the shocking news of their order being damaged.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 4, 2021
Nisa has unveiled its latest frozen deal, which offers five branded products for £5, providing a savings of up to £9.28 off the RRP. The deal, which is available now in participating stores until 22 June, comprises Birds Eye Battered Fish Extra Large Fillets 2pk, Birds Eye Crispy Batter Fish Fingers 8pk, McCain Naked Oven. This story continues at Nisa partners introduce new £5 frozen deal.
Ecommerce Platforms
JUNE 4, 2021
Web design trends are forever coming and going. But one thing remains true: The design of your website and online store is crucial for attracting customers and growing your business. . Needless to say, your store's design contributes to its usability, functionality and communicates what your brand's all about. When picking your online store's theme, the sheer array of choices can be overwhelming.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 4, 2021
Häagen-Dazs is launching a campaign to encourage consumers to “mix up their everyday and have more fun in life”. The “Love The Mix” campaign is a continuation of its “Don’t Hold Back” concept in 2020 and showcases its two latest launches – Häagen-Dazs Duo and The Häagen-Dazs Cocktail Collection – which combine contrasting flavours, categories.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.
RetailDive
JUNE 4, 2021
A year after acquiring Mirror, the product is expected to be in 200 stores by the holidays — even as its profitability timeline is murky, according to analysts.
ChannelAdvisor
JUNE 4, 2021
Have you developed a targeted advertising strategy for Walmart Marketplace? If not, now’s the time. As the number one retailer and second largest e-commerce site in the U.S., Walmart provides a wealth of opportunities to get products in front of active shoppers. But while fast-growing brands and retailers are discovering just how important it is to sell on this channel , many are still deciding how to best optimize their advertising campaigns.
RetailDive
JUNE 4, 2021
Dollar General's "insane" new concept, Dollar Tree looks beyond $1, and Five Below makes a huge comeback: a look at the dollar field in Q1.
Retail Technology Review
JUNE 4, 2021
By Natasha Jones, European Channel Manager for SmartFreight If you thought ecommerce held all the aces in the retail pack, think again. You rarely see an abandoned shopping trolley packed to the brim with goods at a checkout in a bricks and mortar supermarket. It’s very different online where it’s common for shoppers to abort their purchases for a variety of reasons, leaving millions of pounds worth of orders in their carts.
RetailDive
JUNE 4, 2021
Reminiscent of the ultimate "dad shoe," the 624 Trainer, the brands came together to make a product perfect for summer barbecues.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 4, 2021
The Association of Convenience Stores has responded to the government’s proposals on reform of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme, calling for clarity on the impact on small stores of a take-back scheme for disposable cups. The government is consulting on reforming the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme to drive up the rates of packaging.
RetailDive
JUNE 4, 2021
Previously, those interested in snapping up secondhand items from the rental company had to go to ThredUp or sign up for its service.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 4, 2021
Nisa Criteria for becoming a member: Retailers need to have an existing business with an acceptable balance sheet, or a start-up business and a sound business plan. Costs of becoming a member: Joining Nisa can cost as little as £860+VAT annual subscription for the company’s paperless option, which is the most popular. What financial packages. This story continues at Fascia Guide: Nisa.
Speaker: David Nisbet, 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.
RetailDive
JUNE 4, 2021
The flexible payment option is available to members who make online purchases of more than $99.
RetailWire
JUNE 4, 2021
Walmart is rolling out Me@Walmart, a new mobile app for associates intended to “simplify daily tasks, serve our customers and plan for life outside of work.” The retailer is also giving 774,000 associates a free Samsung smartphone for access to the app on the job. Walmart associates will be able to use the phones for personal use outside of work but will be restricted while working on their shifts.
RetailDive
JUNE 4, 2021
The move coincides with the rollout of a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and use an automated personal assistant.
365 Retail
JUNE 4, 2021
Rapid grocery delivery firm Getir has tripled its valuation to 7.5 billion dollars (£5.3 billion) after securing more funds to drive its ambitious expansion plans. The Turkey-based company entered the competitive UK delivery market earlier this year, launching in London with plans to expand to more cities across the country. Getir has raised almost £400 million to drive its expansion plans (Getir/PA).
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Discover how retailers are transforming data into actionable insights for growth. By leveraging data and analytics to their potential, retailers can enhance decision-making, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations to stay ahead of the competition. From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential With AI, authored by Orium, commercetools, and Google Cloud, demonstrates how businesses can unify and activate data across the tech stack to achieve retail excellence and create growt
PERQ
JUNE 4, 2021
Empty units are bittersweet. For starters, the possibility of new tenants could be exciting. They could be tenants who refer your property and continue to renew but depending on external factors like time of year, moving patterns, that unit could stay empty for a little too long. The longer a unit is vacant, the more money your multifamily property is losing out on. 42.1% of apartments were not renewed last year according to a US Multifamily Research Brief conducted by CBRE, a commercial real es
365 Retail
JUNE 4, 2021
Footfall at Scotland’s shops is still languishing around 25% below the levels recorded before the coronavirus pandemic, according to new figures. The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC)-Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor has begun comparing its 2021 figures to those of 2019 as a result of Covid-19’s impact on the industry in the last year. The data also suggests footfall in Glasgow decreased by 23.1% (Jane Barlow/PA).
Fabric Blog
JUNE 4, 2021
Improving customer loyalty is critical to B2B companies. With a complex buying process that involves multiple people, it can take considerable time to acquire new buyers. Businesses thus tend to focus on long-term relationship building to maximize the value of each customer.
365 Retail
JUNE 4, 2021
Ted Baker is expected to tumble to a £65 million loss after sales were slashed by the pandemic. The enforced closure of bricks and mortar stores and the group’s focus on occasion-wear and formal clothing had a particular heavy toll on its trading last year. Analysts have forecast that the fashion business will unveil a £65.2 million operating loss for the year to January 30 when it updates the market on Thursday June 10.
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ChannelAdvisor
JUNE 4, 2021
Have you developed a targeted advertising strategy for Walmart Marketplace? If not, now’s the time. As the number one retailer and second largest e-commerce site in the U.S., Walmart provides a wealth of opportunities to get products in front of active shoppers. But while fast-growing brands and retailers are discovering just how important it is to sell on this channel , many are still deciding how to best optimize their advertising campaigns.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 4, 2021
Premier Criteria for becoming a member: Stores need to be a minimum of 600sq ft and retailers must spend a minimum £4,000 a week , support the Premier promotional programme and operate EPoS, which is free to stores joining the group. Costs of becoming a member: Free to join, but stores would need to meet. This story continues at Fascia Guide: Booker.
RetailWire
JUNE 4, 2021
Millions of Americans have been working from their homes for more than a year in sweats and other types of dress-down clothing. With large numbers of people returning to work, will rules for office attire evolve or go back to pre-pandemic standards? Many retailers are betting that a more relaxed approach to work clothes will become the new standard.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 4, 2021
Londis Criteria for becoming a member: Retailers need to sign up for a three-year fascia and supply agreement, support promotions and allocations, and maintain Londis store and brand standards. Costs of becoming a member: Londis operate a zero-cost model, meaning retailers do not pay any membership, joining or delivery fees and also receive their fascia.
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