Wed.Jan 27, 2021

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Microsoft Is Now A Cybersecurity Behemoth

Forrester eCommerce

In our prior Tech Titans research, we mentioned that Microsoft was poised to become a security behemoth. Today, Microsoft announced that its cybersecurity business has grown to over $10 billion in revenue. Ten billion dollars in revenue with 400,000 customers cements the vendor as a cybersecurity behemoth, without a doubt. As more and more businesses […].

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Content Marketing in 2021 and Beyond

Kissmetrics

Let’s talk about content marketing. How’s it doing in 2021? Where might it be headed this year and next? Is it still the king? Content marketing continues to flourish for one very simple reason: it’s what the people want. They don’t want intrusive banners, ads, and popups. They don’t want irrelevant messages and products that have nothing to do with them shoved in their face.

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How Customer Service Can Emerge Stronger From The Pandemic In 2021

Forrester eCommerce

Customer service organizations played an elevated role in nurturing customers during the pandemic and did a great job at helping retain them and their spend. The pandemic also exposed gaping holes in customer service technologies and processes. It helped accelerate modernization projects that were already underway – and whose value will extend far beyond current […].

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339: How To Make 6 Million Dollars Affiliate Marketing With Larry Ludwig

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Today I’m thrilled to have my long time friend Larry Ludwig on the show. Larry is one of the most successful bloggers that I know and he recently sold his personal finance blog Investor Junkie for a mid 7 figure sum. He’s also a master of stats, SEO, and affiliate marketing. In this episode, we’re going to learn about his story and how he managed to grow such a profitable blog.

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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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The Scrum Guide 2020 Aims For Focus And Inclusivity But Might Scare Designers Away

Forrester eCommerce

I attended the 2020 Scrum guide update event that also celebrated its 25th anniversary. And while this new edition intends to provide more focus, be simpler and more inclusive – recognizing that Scrum is widely used outside of the software development world – some choices might just be counterproductive and even scare designers away. Here […].

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How to Create a LinkedIn Newsletter (and Why They Matter)

Kissmetrics

Launched in 2003, LinkedIn has become the most popular social network for professionals. With over 700 million users globally, it is now one of the biggest social media platforms. That’s why every brand should be using LinkedIn to grow their brand. One way to do that is by creating a LinkedIn newsletter. What Is a LinkedIn Newsletter? What exactly is a LinkedIn newsletter?

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How to Host a Website

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Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Everything is ready. You’ve decided your niche, thought of blog topics—perhaps even developed it—and have started optimizing the content you plan publishing to drive organic traffic. You have elaborate plans for your website and strategies for putting them into effect.

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Walgreens Taps Starbucks, Sam’s Club Veteran as CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named Starbucks COO and former Sam’s Club President and CEO Rosalind (Roz) Brewer as CEO, effective March 15, 2021. Brewer also will join the retailer’s Board of Directors upon assuming the role. She succeeds current CEO Stefano Pessina, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board. In her new role, Brewer will leverage her experience in strategic development, marketing, digital transformation, loyalty, innovation and technology, supply ch

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Avoid These 7 Retail Arbitrage Mistakes Like an Expert Reseller

ecomdash

Retail arbitrage - buying discounted goods and selling them at regular price - is not as easy as it seems. Avoid these 7 common mistakes. The post Avoid These 7 Retail Arbitrage Mistakes Like an Expert Reseller appeared first on Ecomdash.

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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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Following $40 Million Funding Round, MeUndies Eyes Omnichannel Growth

Retail TouchPoints

When describing the essence of modern direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, words like “digitally native,” “quirky,” “edgy” and “creative” are often used. This is especially true if you’re attempting to define MeUndies, the Los Angeles-based underwear and loungewear company that turned the category on its head with its subscription model. Founded in 2011, MeUndies initially stood out with its bold, colorful and pop culture-infused prints as it acquired a loyal customer base through social media.

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Best Payment Gateway for WooCommerce (Jan 2021): Which Ones Are Superior?

Ecommerce Platforms

At some point, you'll need to choose an online store platform to host your store. If you decide that WooCommerce is your best bet (for its excellent functionality and superior content creation tools,) you'll want to look for the best payment gateway for WooCommerce. It's no easy task, considering there are hundreds, if not thousands, of payment gateways to choose from.

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John Lewis & Partners to Deploy 3D Tool for Virtual Appointments

Retail TouchPoints

U.K. retailer John Lewis & Partners is rolling out 3D visualization for its Home Design appointments, both in-store and online, to help customers better understand what products will look like in their homes. The retailer’s Home Design stylists will use the technology, developed by Marxent , to showcase their interior design work to customers and allow them to visualize items within the physical layout and specific size of their spaces.

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Mrs Crimble’s latest campaign supports vegan range

TalkingRetail

Gluten-free bakery brand Mrs Crimble’s is launching a digital campaign to “take its vegan range beyond Veganuary”. The eight-weeks campaign consists of social media advertising on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and influencer content focusing on the brand’s Vegan Chocolate and Vegan Coconut Macaroons (available to Spar stores). The brand said the campaign aims to convert consumers.

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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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Bankrupt Christopher & Banks Finds Potential Buyers for Ecommerce Business

Retail TouchPoints

Women’s apparel retailer Christopher & Banks has generated interest in its ecommerce business, even as it continues to wind down its brick-and-mortar operations and shutters its Plymouth, Minn. headquarters. The retailer currently operates 450 stores in 44 states. After filing for bankruptcy earlier in January 2021, Christopher & Banks has entered into a letter of intent with ALCC to serve as the stalking horse bidder for its ecommerce business.

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How to drive and measure success with the right KPIs

Liveintent

Let’s talk about key performance indicators. They can be great tools for evaluating campaign performance in today’s data-driven world, but they can also be tricky. KPIs can’t give you the right answers if you don’t properly align them to a strategy, and can be downright deceiving if you discount disappointing metrics without considering a campaign’s big picture.

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Nominations Open: 40 Under 40 Awards Will Honor Retail’s Up-and-Coming Leaders

Retail TouchPoints

Retail TouchPoints and design:retail are in search of the top young professionals in the retail industry for the next class of the 40 Under 40 — the top 40 up-and-coming industry leaders under the age of 40. This year, the publications have expanded nominations to include all roles and job functions in the retail ecosystem — from ecommerce and marketing to innovation and store design.

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LiveIntent named one of the hottest adtech companies of 2020

Liveintent

It’s tough to tout good news after this past year. But, given the struggles 2020 brought to the world, we also know you can’t take anything for granted. And we certainly don’t. We’re proud to share that, for the second year in a row, Business Insider has recognized LiveIntent as one of the hottest adtech companies of 2020. Given the wealth of adtech and martech solutions out there, it’s not something we take lightly.

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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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C&A Taps PLM Software to Combat Challenges of Remote Working

Retail TouchPoints

Fashion retailer C&A is improving its digital operations, particularly product development, through a partnership with Centric Software. The company will leverage Centric’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution in Brazil, where it operates 300 stores across 125 cities. C&A had been planning to implement PLM for approximately two years when the coronavirus pandemic made the need more urgent, due to all of its product development teams working remotely.

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SKU'd: Want to slow down returns? Fix apparel sizing.

RetailDive

Clothing retail needs to do the boring work of helping customers understand what they are purchasing.

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BJ’s Invests in Drop-Ship Fulfillment Program

Retail TouchPoints

BJ’s Wholesale Club will strengthen support for its drop-ship program with online order fulfillment and delivery accuracy solutions from CommerceHub. The solution provider has signed a three-year exclusive agreement with BJ’s, which operates 219 club stores and 150 BJ’s Gas locations in 17 states. The retailer has enhanced several of its omnichannel offerings in recent years, including the launch of curbside pickup at all club stores in August 2020.

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Small format 'Bloomies' to open this fall

RetailDive

The 22,000-square-foot store is being built in the Mosaic District in Virginia and marks yet another blow to the traditional mall from parent Macy's.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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Walmart Speeding Up Local Fulfillment Center Additions

Retail TouchPoints

In an aim to increase speed and convenience for its customers, Walmart is scaling up the number of stores that also will serve as local fulfillment centers, adding dozens of locations with many more to come. Walmart piloted its first local fulfillment center in Salem, N.H., in late 2019. “It’s no secret our customers love the speed and convenience of pickup and delivery,” wrote Tom Ward, SVP of Customer Product, Walmart U.S. on the company’s corporate website.

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Pick speed improves when augmented reality replaces paper: study

RetailDive

The research suggests that some of the main benefits of the technology could be in training new workers and getting them up to speed more quickly.

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British Lion eggs partners with Olympic champion for 2021 campaign

TalkingRetail

British Lion eggs has launched a £1.3m marketing campaign for 2021 to “drive awareness of the Lion mark”, following research which found that retail sales of eggs are growing by 18.4% in the last year. The company is continuing its partnership with Olympic diver Tom Daley, who will “continue his role as the figurehead for.

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Express is 'hemorrhaging cash' even as investors gobble up its stock: report

RetailDive

The struggling fashion brand won a financial lifeline in the form of a loan from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. But its sector's travails continue.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Contactless limit could rise

TalkingRetail

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to consult on the possibility of the contactless limit being raised to £100. The UK spending limit for contactless payments was increased in April from £30 to £45 in response to its surge at the height of the coronavirus lockdown. The FCA said: “It’s important that payments regulation keeps.

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Amazon to grow its Boston tech hub, add 3K jobs

RetailDive

The e-commerce giant is expanding its presence in the city, building on plans for growth at several other of its tech hubs as well.

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Hard seltzer category report launches

TalkingRetail

Hard seltzer brand DRTY has launched a report on the growing category. DRTY Drinks says the hard seltzers category, which is almost two-years-old in the UK, still “raises many questions” among UK drinks experts and consumers. The report aims to provide detailed category insights, as well as predictions for the future of hard seltzers, the.

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Franchise Group acquires Pet Supplies Plus for $700M

RetailDive

The deal, which is expected to close by March, comes as the pet retail industry is performing particularly well.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio