Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Lowe’s has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Canadian retail business to Sycamore Partners for $400 million in cash plus a performance-based deferred consideration. The business, which is based in Boucherville, Quebec, operates approximately 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores under several different formats and banners, including RONA , Lowe’s Canada , Réno-Dépôt and Dick’s Lumber.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has been – at best – chaotic and tumultuous. Advertisers are uncertain about what direction the company will take: What will happen with content moderation? Will Twitter become a mainstream Gab with a steady flow of disinformation? While Musk has tweeted that “nothing has changed with content moderation,” racist tweets have […].

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Photo by Luis Guillén Burberry and New Concepts@Nordstrom. Photo by Luis Guillén Burberry and New Concepts@Nordstrom. Photo courtesy of Nordstrom. Nordstrom has partnered with Burberry to produce the latest edition of its New Concepts@Nordstrom store-in-store offering with Concept 019: Burberry, which features an exclusive capsule collection. Concept 019: Burberry launched online on Nov. 3, 2022 and will be introduced in stores in December.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

I’ve been in the IT industry long enough to remember the start of the Browser Wars when Internet Explorer took on Netscape in the late 1990s. Product names like Mosaic, Netscape, “IE”, and Mozilla (and its next iteration with Firefox) were all part of the browser market development. Safari came along for Mac in 2003, […].

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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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Today’s retail supply chains have evolved into complex global webs of infrastructure, vehicles and people that move products from raw material to end consumer. And amazingly, the most complicated and costly leg of these extensive logistics networks is the last mile — that final leg of the retail supply chain that physically connects retail brands with consumers.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

When Twitter first announced its intent (back in April) to be acquired by Elon Musk, Forrester said that disinformation and hate speech are ultimately at stake – And that ad dollars are at risk. In the days following last Friday’s closing of the deal, GM paused its paid advertising on Twitter. Soon after, IPG’s MediaBrands […].

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Retail strategy for the holidays has always been about achieving two, if seemingly contradictory, goals: Goal #1: Marketing specific products to specific customers to attract and convert them Goal #2: Selling inventory that minimizes out-of-stocks and overstocks by the end of the season With many retailers, including Target, entering the holiday season thinking about high […].

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply has added on-demand delivery from nearly 2,000 of its stores across the country in a partnership with DoorDash. Customers using the DoorDash marketplace can now get Tractor Supply offerings in categories including farm and ranch, home improvement and lawn and garden delivered to them. All participating Tractor Supply stores will be available on DashPass, the DoorDash membership program that offers free delivery and reduced service fees on eligible orders f

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Industry 4.0 has been a big idea in manufacturing for the past decade or so, but moves are unfortunately afoot to prematurely crown a successor: Industry 5.0. While the ever-shorter refresh cycles for smartphones have apparently become an unfortunate fact of consumerist life, industrial revolutions really should come along with a lot less frequency!

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona, Uvagut, at the Wynn Las Vegas Photo courtesy of Canada Goose. Canada Goose’s Las Vegas Snow Room Photo courtesy of Canada Goose. Canada Goose Las Vegas City Toque Photo courtesy of Canada Goose. Canada Goose Las Vegas Photo courtesy of Canada Goose. Canada Goose will expand its U.S. store roster with the addition of two new permanent locations, in Las Vegas and Denver, in addition to hosting pop-up shops in Aspen, Colo. and the Detroit area.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The trade group predicts year-over-year growth of 6% to 8% and said consumers “remain resilient” even while facing inflation.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Bensons for Beds today (4 November) re-opened evesleep.co.uk less than three weeks after it bought eve Sleep’s brand and intellectual property. As promised in October, eve Sleep is being retained by Bensons as a standalone brand and the website will return from hibernation with all the key eve Sleep mattresses its customers loved. Returning in time for the key trading period, the eve Sleep website includes its six best-selling mattress ranges – the premium, original and lighter available as h

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Jamie Gersch will take on the position while another Gap Inc. veteran, Heather Archibald, joins as chief product and merchandising officer.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

A hybrid sport, art, and digital events space, the stadium structure is inspired by the intricate design of the case body and digital face of Hublot’s recently launched Big Bang e watch. Designed by legendary MEIS architects, the foremost designers of sports and entertainment venues credited with designing Crypto.com stadium, Everton FC and Roma Stadiums.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The unit includes 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores under the banners Rona, Lowe's Canada, Reno-Depot and Dick's Lumber.

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Etaily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

An efficient supply chain management system can offer several benefits for your eCommerce business. Optimize your supply chain today with these six tips. The post eCommerce Supply Chain: 6 Ways to Effectively Manage It appeared first on etaily.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Revenue was down 39% at the struggling e-commerce site, while sales were also down at the company’s flagship television retail banners.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

General Mills and Mondolez International are two of a growing list of companies that have hit pause on Twitter advertising as they wait to see what Elon Musk’s ownership will mean for the operation of the social media site.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In 2022 alone, the brand has replaced its founder and former CEO, established a relationship with Sephora and cut its employee headcount twice.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

More than a million fewer customers purchased products from Wayfair last quarter, a decrease of 22.6 percent year-over-year. The online furniture retailer’s sales fell nine percent during the quarter, which led to a loss of $283 million. “Wayfair’s business isn’t working and it is losing an extensive amount of market share,” said Neil Saunders, an analyst at GlobalData Retail.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Shoppers can drop off their worn shoes at the footwear retailer’s stores. And the athletics brand is broadening its assortment.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The National Retail Federation expects sales during November and December to increase between six and eight percent year-over-year. The forecast, which does not include auto dealers, gas stations or restaurants, is an indication that unit volume will be seen to have decreased once inflation is factored in. NRF CEO Matthew Shay said that consumers are likely to concentrate their spending on necessities.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The e-commerce giant is tightening its belt further after pausing hiring in its retail operations last month.

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Digital Doughnut

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ecommerce consultants can help you with choosing the right stage, setting up your payment and transaction stage, creating the advertising strategy, and more. Ecommerce businesses have been widely accepted across the world for their faster business transaction even without any hassle.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The company said the fund’s initial investments reflect a focus on innovation and customer experience.

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Ecommerce Guru

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Simon Property Group will close all its malls on Thanksgiving Day except for two in Las Vegas. The largest mall owner in the U.S. previously closed all its malls in 2020 and 2021.

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Omniconvert

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Discover how the Customer Effort Score (CES) helps you build customer loyalty, quickly spot red flags, and make your customers' lives easier. . The post Customer Effort Score appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Miller Lite’s “fully functioning” limited-edition Christmas Tree Keg Stand is said to be “perfect for keeping your tree fresh and beer cold.” The stand, which costs $49.99, is compatible with Christmas trees up to five feet tall. It weighs up to 150 pounds with lights and ornaments.

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