Thu.Apr 14, 2022

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Five Notable Fintech Attributes And Companies

Forrester eCommerce

[This post was coauthored by Christy Lano.] Forrester’s latest report on the state of fintech shows that funding for fintech companies not only rebounded (from a decidedly down year in 2021) but has skyrocketed to new, historic heights. To dive deeper into this research, we’re looking at specific fintech companies and — more importantly — […].

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Amazon Adds 5% Inflation Surcharge for Domestic FBA Sellers

Retail TouchPoints

For the first time in its history, Amazon will charge U.S. sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) services a 5% per-item surcharge designed to address fast-rising costs, particularly for fuel. Amazon detailed the changes, which take effect April 28, 2022, here. The country’s inflation rate reached 8.5% on an annual basis in March, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released April 12 — its highest rate in more than four decades.

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The Revenue Process Alignment Series, Part 1: The End Of MQLs

Forrester eCommerce

For more than 20 years, the MQL (marketing qualified lead) has been the focus of most B2B revenue processes. But it fails in providing actionable insight and drives misalignment across various functions in the process. In part 1 of a four-part blog series, we explore why the MQL era is antiquated and needs to end immediately.

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No7 Beauty Company Initiates Digital Transformation of its PLM

Retail TouchPoints

No7 Beauty Company is embarking on a project to streamline its product development, with a focus on product innovation, customer satisfaction, speed to market and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The retailer will deploy the Bamboo Rose multi-enterprise product and supply chain platform. “We are excited to partner with Bamboo Rose who will play a key role in digitizing and simplifying our end-to-end product management process through seamless digital communication,” said Stefan Pacel, Dire

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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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The Revenue Process Alignment Series, Part 2: More Reasons To End Your Addiction To MQLs

Forrester eCommerce

In part 1 of this blog series, we looked at reasons why organizations need to end their focus on individual MQLs (marketing qualified leads) as the focus of their revenue process. In part 2, we look at more reasons why the transformation away from MQLs is necessary.

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eBay Hires Former Meta Commerce Leader as Chief Product Officer

Retail TouchPoints

eBay will welcome Meta ’s former Head of Commerce for the Facebook App, Eddie Garcia, who will join the ecommerce giant as the company’s Chief Product Officer, effective April 18. Garcia will report to eBay CEO Jamie Iannone and will manage the marketplace’s Core Product organization and cultivate tech-led reimagination to improve the user experience.

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Data Privacy Concerns Usher in New Era of Hyper-Personalization

Retail TouchPoints

Privacy has always been a hot topic, but recently temperatures have been rising. From the Facebook Files to Netflix’s documentary The Social Dilemma , we now understand more than ever how social networks and search engines utilize our data not only to sell us products and services but also to promote ideology, opinions, and political views. As consumers, enterprises and governments evolve to a privacy-first mindset, the retailers and brands that allow the consumer to dictate how, when and what t

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Explore The Importance Of Vital Signs In B2B Sales At Forrester’s B2B Summit North America

Forrester eCommerce

Explore the importance of vital signs in B2B sales at Forrester’s B2B Summit North America. Vitals Signs Are Core To Modern Healthcare Patient vital-sign monitoring is at the heart of modern healthcare. These insights have transformed patient treatment and care by providing a range of real-time measurements of various physiological parameters. These include heart rate, […].

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Clyde Helps Retailers Enhance Their Post-Purchase Customer Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Clyde has launched an Ownership Enrichment Platform tool, designed to enable deeper customer relationships and drive lifetime value through reimagined product protection, registration and issue resolution experiences. The platform includes two new products, Registration and Claims Plus, as well as its existing Extended Warranty solution, to help bring more value to the post-purchase experience for both retailers and customers.

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Courses app by Architechpro OÜ Review

Ecommerce Platforms

E-learning is a booming industry. In fact, the market hit record growth in 2020, reaching $250 billion. With the innovation of AI, augmented learning, and the increasing popularity of SaaS, more and more companies are looking to integrate e-learning into their business strategy. That said, if you're a Shopify store owner, you might already sell digital products online.

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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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Experience Rooms Are Back At B2B Summit To Help You Align Across Your Revenue Engine

Forrester eCommerce

Join us next month in Austin to gain some hands-on experience in improving marketing, sales, and product alignment.

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Guess' Paul Marciano problem is shining a spotlight on boards

RetailDive

The brand's co-founder remains, while its board of directors is slammed by an activist investor and sued by victims over his alleged sexual crimes.

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The Revenue Process Alignment Series, Part 3: Why Marketing Qualified Accounts Are Not The Answer

Forrester eCommerce

In part 1 and 2 of this blog series, we explored why the focus on MQLs is a restrictive approach. Just as B2B buying decisions are not made by an individual person or lead, the buying decision is also not made by an account. In this blog, we explore why shifting the focus to the MQA (marketing qualified account) is equally problematic.

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Personalization in Ecommerce 101 | Salsify

Salsify

Do you have a personalization strategy in place? If not, you may want to reconsider.

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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.

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The Revenue Process Alignment Series, Part 4: An Opportunity-Centric Revenue Process Is All About Context

Forrester eCommerce

The key to an optimized revenue process is context. As discussed earlier in this blog series, both the marketing qualified lead (MQL) and the marketing qualified account (MQA) suffer from context issues. But if you use the opportunity-centric approach, you can leverage this context and optimize the revenue process between marketing and sales throughout the entire revenue process.

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Walmart preps mealtime inspiration with shoppable Snapchat lens

RetailDive

The retailer's collaboration on a new AR lens aims to help mobile users find recipes using ingredients they have at home or can order from Walmart.

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How to Start a Blog and Make Money Like a Pro (2022)

eCommerce CEO

These days, everyone is looking for a way to make money online. From freelancing work to creating videos to surveys, there are quite a few. Read more.

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Amazon to levy 5% fuel and inflation surcharge for fulfillment services

RetailDive

The surcharge, a first for Fulfillment by Amazon, comes after the e-commerce giant already hiked fees in January to help offset higher operating costs.

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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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Ultimate Guide To Start Your Website Journey With Shopify

Ecommerce Guru

Starting an online business can be intimidating. You will have to deal with many things, such as how not to break down, how to optimize your landing pages, or what to name your business. But Shopify store development comes up with great solutions for all such problems. Whether you’re new to ecommerce and about to design your first website or an ecommerce expert considering a new design to beat your competitors in 2022, you can […].

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Grove Collaborative hires former Unilever exec as CFO

RetailDive

Sergio Cervantes was CFO of Murad and led the skincare brand's integration into CPG giant Unilever after the company was acquired.

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The Dream Wheel is ready for a spin at American Dream Mall

RetailWire

The Dream Wheel, a 300-foot tall observation wheel similar the London Eye, is ready for riders at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey. The wheel is being counted on as tourist attraction. London Eye attracts more than three million visitors a year.

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UK’s frontline retail teams to be celebrated with return of ‘Proud of My Store’ competition for 2022

365 Retail

A competition to celebrate the exceptional people working in store teams around the country has launched for a second year, to share and reward stories of outstanding service, dedication and pride from the heart of the nation’s retail industry. . Launching today (14 th April), the Proud of My Store online hub is now open for entries from supermarket branches, boutiques, banks, pharmacies, salons, restaurants and more, inviting them to tell their local store’s story – whether it’s a big id

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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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Greenwashing is the corporate norm, not the exception

RetailWire

A survey of CEOs and other c-suite executives in the U.S. finds that 68 percent admit their companies are guilty of greenwashing activity. Eighty percent of executives say their company is “above average” when it comes to sustainability initiatives, even as 65 percent say they aren’t sure how to go about making progress on green issues.

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Panel Recap: How Service Organizations are Adapting to Retail Challenges in 2022

RepslyBlog

If you missed our panel on “How Service Organizations are Adapting to Retail Challenges in 2022,” you’ve come to the right place. We’ve recapped the conversation which dove into how leaders in the retail services industry from SPAR , Green House Agency , and Basemakers Retail Merchandising are navigating the unprecedented challenges facing the CPG industry today by continuing to evolve their businesses, services, and relationships with customers.

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WordPress Critical Error: What It Means and How to Fix It 

eCommerce CEO

Whether you’re just starting a new blog or writing a new post, nothing makes your stomach drop faster than encountering the dreaded critical error message. Read more.

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4 Ways Marketing Analytics Tools Drive Business Growth

Digital Doughnut

The impact of managing your marketing spend effectively can be game changing. It’s key not only to surviving an economic downturn, but also driving growth.

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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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90+ Must-Know Blogging Statistics for Better Blog Decisions

eCommerce CEO

The evaluation of data is behind every major decision you’ll ever make. It’s how we make sense of the world. Leaning on statistics can help. Read more.

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How Much Does Wearable App Development Cost?

Digital Doughnut

Get a rough estimate of the cost of developing wearable applications and learn about the factors that affect developmental expenses in this article.

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102 Profitable Blogging Niches to Build a Business Around

eCommerce CEO

When you first set out to start a blog, it’s tempting to take the all-encompassing approach. After all, being exhaustive on a topic must have. Read more.

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Burger King tests meat-free restaurant

RetailWire

Burger King has been running a plant-based pilot in London for a month, offering an all meat-free menu, including a plant-based Whopper, a katsu alternative to a chicken burger and vegan nuggets.

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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