Wed.Sep 27, 2023

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The Launch of TikTok Shop: Why it’s both good and bad for brands

Profitero

In a significant development for the world of eCommerce, TikTok recently unveiled TikTok Shop in the United States.

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Should You Care About Developer Productivity?

Forrester eCommerce

A recent report regarding developer productivity has set the dev world abuzz. Without going into too many details, the notion that one can effectively measure individual developer productivity has been a controversial topic since the dawn of the mainframe.

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Exclusive: New Research Highlights How Brands Can Capture Today’s Always-On Shopper

Retail TouchPoints

It started with COVID, and it hasn’t stopped — consumer shopping behaviors continue to rapidly shift even as the pandemic moves into the realm of memory. For brands and marketers, it’s hard, nigh impossible, to keep up with how and where consumers are shopping today, but media planning and buying platform Infillion tried. The results of Infillion’s new research into the modern customer journey , shared exclusively with Retail TouchPoints , illuminate some of the most dramatic shifts in how consu

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AI Pushes The Metaverse Into The Horizon At Meta Connect 2023

Forrester eCommerce

AI dominated Mark Zuckerberg’s opening keynote at Meta Connect today — mentioned within the first 10 seconds and dozens of times throughout. Absent was the term “metaverse,” which was referenced just a couple of times at best. There were no updates about Horizon Worlds. It’s not unexpected. Forrester predicted a metaverse winter for 2023.

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Innovation Fest: Summer of AI

Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.

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Citing Theft and Safety Issues, Target Closes 9 Stores in 4 States

Retail TouchPoints

Target will close nine stores in four cities on Oct. 21, 2023, saying theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of its customers and associates and “contributing to unsustainable business performance,” according to a company statement. Target noted that it has made multiple efforts to secure these location, including adding more security team members, using third-party guard services and implementing theft-deterrent tools across its business.

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ASIS GSX 2023: Physical Security Insights From Deep In The Heart Of Texas

Forrester eCommerce

ASIS International, the largest membership organization for security management professionals, brought the 2023 Global Security Exchange (GSX) to my hometown of Dallas, Texas. The main attraction of this premier physical security event was the keynote delivered by the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush.

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The Future Of Insurance: A Look At What Lies Ahead

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester analyzed past industry performance and top consumer, regulatory, competitive, and tech trends to help insurers succeed in the next decade.

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How to Give Luxury Shoppers the Digital Experience they Desire

Retail TouchPoints

Despite a recent rocky economy — seized by inflation and supply chain pains — the global luxury retail market has seen a notable sales boost. A Bain & Co. study found 95% of luxury brands experienced growth last year, and the market as a whole is expected to grow by 5% this year. It turns out shoppers with money are still spending money. That being said, luxury brands and retailers can’t take the momentum for granted.

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Forrester Reviews And Scores Indian Mobile Banking Apps: What We Learned

Forrester eCommerce

India is emerging as a powerhouse in mobile banking adoption. According to Forrester’s Asia Pacific Consumer Survey, 2023, a staggering 87% of online Indian adults expressed their desire to do all their banking on a smartphone. This statistic marks the highest percentage among the countries surveyed in the Asia Pacific region.

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Ralph Lauren Opens First Canada Store, Eyes Digital and Brick-and-Mortar Growth

Retail TouchPoints

Ralph Lauren has opened its first store in Canada, part of a broader expansion strategy that will include additional brick-and-mortar locations in the country and a dedicated digital commerce operation. The store, in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, adds to the brand’s existing wholesale and outlet presence in the region: the company has 12 Ralph Lauren outlet stores in Canada and a wholesale presence at retailers including Hudson’s Bay, Sporting Life and Harry Rosen.

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From Concept to Deployment: Building Commerce Storefronts with Composable UI

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Forrester Reviews And Scores Indian Mobile Banking Apps: What We Learned

Forrester eCommerce

India is emerging as a powerhouse in mobile banking adoption. According to Forrester’s Consumer Asia Pacific Survey, 2023, a staggering 87% of online Indian adults expressed their desire to do all their banking on a smartphone. This statistic marks the highest percentage among the countries surveyed in the Asia Pacific region.

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Simon Properties Brings More Delivery and Returns Capabilities to Tenants

Retail TouchPoints

Simon Properties is partnering with Dropit to bring omnichannel inventory management and fulfillment capabilities to its facilities. Retailers at Simon Properties will now be able to leverage Dropit’s full suite of solutions, including: Store fulfillment capabilities , which will convert tenant stores into last-mile distribution centers; Reverse logistics to simplify return management by improving routes based on location and return time; Inventory visibility based on real-time, unified data tha

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15 Must-Have HubSpot eCommerce Apps To Master Online-Selling

MakeWebBetter

In the world of eCommerce, having a reliable platform that can handle all aspects of your business is crucial. HubSpot, a leading provider of inbound marketing and sales software, offers a comprehensive eCommerce solution that can help businesses streamline their operations and drive growth. Particularly, with powerful HubSpot eCommerce apps and integrations, it has become [.

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Retailer or Manufacturer—Can You Enhance Performance With More Effective Customer Satisfaction Surveys?

Wiser

Customer satisfaction surveys are an invaluable tool for businesses seeking to improve their performance and stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive market landscape. These surveys provide direct insights from the very people who matter most—customers. By understanding the customers’ perspective, businesses can tailor their services and products to meet the evolving needs and expectations of their target audience.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

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.

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14 Halloween email examples to maximize your sales (with explanation and tips)

Omnisend

Reading Time: 11 minutes Many marketers think that Halloween email marketing doesn’t require planning or strategy. They assume Halloween has grown into such a fad that any campaign can grab attention and trigger more sales. But the truth is, that successful Halloween marketing campaigns demand rigorous planning, foolproof strategy, and diligent execution.

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Target to close 9 stores over theft, safety concerns

RetailDive

Stores in major cities like San Francisco, New York and Seattle are slated to shutter as a result of “unsustainable business performance.

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Fast-growing Online Furniture Retailer ‘Bed Kingdom’ Opens New Liversedge Distribution centre

365 Retail

Bed and furniture retailer Bed Kingdom has officially opened the doors to its new 70,414 sq ft distribution centre in Liversedge, West Yorkshire, which will create 12 new jobs in the local area. The facility has a large warehouse space that will house furniture stock and become the main distribution site for the children’s bed specialist. In addition, office space spread across three stories and a canteen area will become the new workplace for Bed Kingdom’s buying, marketing, and sales employees

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Store Closures and Security Ramp Ups: Target Takes Hit From Rise in Retail Crime

RIS News

Retail theft news has flooded headlines this year, quickly becoming a top concern for enterprises who are looking to keep consumers safe and products safeguarded from pilfering.

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Get MACH Ready with Orium, Commercetools, and Contentstack

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As US consumers slow down, Walmart is muscling out its competition

RetailDive

The retail giant is embracing strategies previously mastered by Target, Amazon and others, and that’s paying off, various analysts report.

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Walmart Launches New Roblox Experience

RIS News

Walmart Discovered will spotlight 300-plus community creators through a nomination system – from digital fashion designers to experience developers – over the next four months.

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Costco pushes forward with app upgrades

RetailDive

The changes, which include augmented reality and the upcoming ability to scan barcodes, have significantly boosted the tool’s downloads and app store rating.

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Williams-Sonoma Leverages AI to Deliver Data-Driven Personalization

RIS News

The company is investing in AI-powered solutions with a view to gaining greater into visibility into consumer behaviors and delivering more targeted messaging.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

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.

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Talkoot wins Fastest Implementation Badge from G2 in fall 2023 report

Talkoot

Talkoot wins Fastest Implementation Badge from G2 in fall 2023 report Anna Rillahan Talkoot Chief Growth Officer Talkoot is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Fastest Implementation badge for product information management software in G2’s Fall 2023 Report. This recognition is a testament to Talkoot’s commitment to helping businesses streamline their product content production process.

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Top 5 Department Stores 2023

RIS News

RIS breaks out the Top 5 Department Stores from the full Top 100 list — a world that has had to continually evolve to adapt to the changing retail landscape.

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Retail shrink, theft changed little in 2022

RetailDive

But more retailers are concerned about escalating violence in stores, which experts say carries other costs beyond shrink.

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Eataly and Sportsman’s Warehouse Get New CEOs

RIS News

Tommaso Brusò is taking on the role of CEO North America at Eataly while Paul Stone becomes CEO, president, and a member of the board at Sportsman’s Warehouse.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential With AI

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

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Philadelphia Looting: Dozens Arrested After Mobs Ransack Multiple Retail Stores

RetailWire

Dozens have been arrested in Philadelphia after mobs of young people ransacked upscale retail stores in an hours-long crime spree. The incident, which police say was unrelated to protests, resulted in the arrest of 49 adults and three juveniles. This looting followed a judge’s decision to dismiss charges against a former police officer involved in.

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Jennifer Short, VP of Workforce Strategies, Southeastern Grocers, Named a Top Woman in Retail Tech

RIS News

Short has been named a RIS Top Woman in Retail Tech in recognition of her innovative development and deployment of workforce technologies at Southeastern Grocers.

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Walmart Discovered launches on Roblox

RetailDive

The retailer wants users to discover games, indie experiences and virtual items that are voted on by the community.

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US Sues eBay Over Sale of Harmful Products

RetailWire

The U.S. government has filed a lawsuit against eBay, alleging that the online platform violated environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, by permitting the sale of harmful products. The complaint states that eBay allowed the sale of over 343,000 aftermarket “defeat” devices that bypass vehicle emissions controls. Additionally, eBay is accused of enabling the.

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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.