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LVMH to Name Chief Omnichannel Officer

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The brand has appointed Michael David, who ran online retail for the company’s Louis Vuitton division, to the new group-wide role of Chief Omnichannel Officer, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters.

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Ferragamo Partners With Farfetch as Part of Millennial/Gen Z Strategy

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The partnership will allow Ferragamo to fortify the online components of its omnichannel strategy, including its presence on the Farfetch marketplace, while also leveraging the platform’s promotional opportunities to engage with millennial and Gen Z consumers via digital experiences.

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Walmart Steps Up Ecommerce Investment With Cross-Border Commerce and NFT Projects

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marketplace, while CNBC has reported that the company plans to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of NFTs. Walmart’s metaverse plans reportedly include a cryptocurrency and an NFT collection, according to CNBC. Ward currently leads Walmart’s omnichannel efforts, which include using stores as last mile hubs.

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Fred Segal Enters Metaverse With Launch of the Artcade In-Store Retail Experience

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The collaboration includes curated merchandise, collectibles, limited-edition apparel and gaming hardware, as well as virtual goods and digital skins that can be purchased in-store or in the Metaverse via cryptocurrency.

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Turn Innovation into Action: Top 10 Takeaways You’ll Get From #RIC21

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Wondering whether BNPL, cryptocurrencies and NFTs will have staying power or are passing fads? Shopping malls face an uncertain future, but an omnichannel-focused revamp can enhance convenience and generate consumer enthusiasm. NFT, cryptocurrency and metaverse reality check. 17 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Join the discussion on Nov.

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New Solana Spaces Store in NYC Heralds Coming Wave of ‘Phygital’ Web3 Concepts

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On the opposite side of the entry is another, smaller screen with an introductory video that explains blockchain, cryptocurrency and Solana to the uninitiated. Each bar in the graphic represents a transaction happening at that moment, with certain transactions, such as trades or NFTs being minted, highlighted in pop-ups.

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4 Reasons to Offer Multiple Ecommerce Payment Options

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Much like omnichannel capabilities give shoppers agency over their experience, when brands offer multiple ecommerce payment options, they remove barriers to purchase and empower the customer. Cryptocurrencies. That number is growing in the U.S.,