Thu.Oct 20, 2022

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Modern Luxury Media Merges Content and Commerce with New Fashion Rental Service

Retail TouchPoints

Luxury media outlet Modern Luxury Media has launched a new clothing rental service curated by Modern Luxury editors and powered by rental and logistics firm CaaStle. Modern Luxury Media’s ecosystem of 85+ brands across 22 markets includes Hampton’s Magazine , Ocean Drive and Aspen Magazine , reaching more than 16 million readers. The new ModLux.Rent platform offers members unrestricted access to the season’s latest styles from luxury brands for a flat monthly fee of $125.

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The State Of Third-Party Risk In 2022: The Not-So-Subtle Art Of Keeping All Balls In The Air

Forrester eCommerce

In 2022, organizations in the public and private sector learned a new skill: juggling. New business priorities, strategic initiatives, and a boatload of new risks — all of which are a “top priority” — mean that security, risk, and compliance professionals must master the art of keeping all balls in the air and none on […].

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Boots Forms Partnership to Broaden Range of Brands in its Assortment

Retail TouchPoints

Boots has partnered with RangeMe to help it source new, emerging and diverse brands for its stores. The retailer has been adding new brands to its portfolio and will leverage the partnership to add even more options for its customers. The partnership will grant Boots access to the more than 200,000 suppliers registered on the RangeMe platform, including SMEs and diverse businesses, in order to support fair and equal chances for them to compete for retail opportunities.

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Why Customer Returns Are Increasing (and What To Do About It)

Salsify

Ecommerce shopping has exploded in popularity over the past few years — but the downside to this boom is an increase in returns, cutting into profits and disrupting businesses’ attempts to manage their inventory.

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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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3 Ways Fashion Brands can Move Toward Sustainable Business Models

Retail TouchPoints

As prices continue rising, consumers rely on a combination of their wallets and consciences when deciding which fashion industry trends to buy into. Produced by a collective societal desire for more holistic, eco-friendly products, shoppers are frequently prioritizing purchases of items with natural fibers rather than synthetics. Consumers are also pushing for brands to step away from “fast fashion” trends and promote sustainability in both product development and manufacturing, making efforts t

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What Simon Property Group’s latest move says about the future of malls

RetailDive

The giant shopping center REIT’s newly acquired 50% stake in mixed-use developer Jamestown suggests the traditional mall’s days are numbered.

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Google enhances shopping experience for search

RetailDive

The company’s updates come just as consumers — who are feeling the impact of high prices — start shopping for holiday gifts.

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SES-imagotag Helps Retailers Connect Shelf Tags and Inventory Through the Cloud

Retail TouchPoints

SES-imagotag offers the VUSION Retail IoT Cloud Platform, which aims to help retailers strike a balance between physical and digital retail in a way that eliminates waste, improves operations and caters to the needs and values of shoppers. Collectively, the VUSION suite of services are designed work together to promote agility, sustainability and an improved customer experience.

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Walmart announces early Black Friday deals online, in store

RetailDive

The retailer is bringing back its “Black Friday Deals for Days” event, beginning in early November and featuring products from Lego, Dyson and Apple.

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Sam’s Club Completes Chainwide Rollout of Inventory-Scanning Robots

Retail TouchPoints

Sam’s Club has completed the addition of inventory scanning capabilities to the fleet of robotic scrubbers in its nearly 600 stores. The cloud-connected Inventory Scan towers incorporated into the scrubbers capture data as the robot moves autonomously around the store, providing insights into product localization, planogram compliance, product stock levels and pricing accuracy verification.

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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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Global beauty retailer Sephora launched into the UK with a star studded launch event in Central London

365 Retail

Celebrating its’ UK launch, the beauty retailer hosted a star-studded launch event which welcomed a stellar line up of beauty founders and who’s who in the beauty arena. Hosted in the heart of London at One Marylebone, VIP guests included Neelam Gill, Leomie Anderson, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Maura Higgins, Ashley Roberts, A’Whora, Oti Mabuse and Scandinavian skincare founder Ole Henriksen who is known for his A-List clientele.

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Purple Appoints Marketing Veteran as CMO

Retail TouchPoints

Purple Innovation , the digitally native mattress brand, has hired Keira Krausz as its Chief Marketing Officer following the departure of Patrice Varni, who joined the company in June 2021 as Chief Marketing and Digital Officer. Krausz will report to CEO Rob DeMartini when she steps into the role on Nov. 1, 2022. Krausz’s most recent experience was serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at digital health distribution platform HealthPlanOne , which she joined in August 2020.

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Klarna releases price comparison search tool, shoppable video

RetailDive

CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski says the new products mark the company's "evolution to becoming a place where consumers and retailers can now search, discover, and create.

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Amazon Ramps Up Fight Against Fake Reviews With its First Criminal and Civil Filings in Europe

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon is expanding its efforts to shut down fake review brokers by filing its first criminal complaint in Italy, filing its first civil lawsuit in Spain and launching another 10 lawsuits in the U.S. The ecommerce giant is targeting more than 11,000 websites and social media groups accused of attempting to orchestrate fake reviews on Amazon and elsewhere in exchange for money or free products.

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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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SKU’d: Balenciaga is ready to dress you for the apocalypse

RetailDive

The fashion house is proving that luxury apparel doesn't have to be precious, but can face war and destruction — all while being a commercial success.

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Customer Loyalty: the Ultimate Guide

Omniconvert

We've prepared the ultimate guide on Customer Loyalty to help you become a company that uses CLV as the North-Star metric. The post Customer Loyalty: the Ultimate Guide appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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Hasbro suffers as inventory hangover eats into profits in Q3

RetailDive

The toy giant took a 31% hit to operating profit in its consumer products segment while price-wary consumers pulled back on purchases.

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Interview: Contentful Discusses What You Need to Know About Headless CMS 

Kibo

Headless CMS refers to a CMS solution that comprises the backend, APIs, and interface —allowing the user to present content across different channels. To dive deeper into headless CMS and its benefits, Kibo’s Sr. Director of Product Marketing & Enablement, Alexis Hail, interviewed Nicole France, Evangelist, Product Marketing at Contentful, for our Talking Shop series. .

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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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Amazon extends UPS as option for seller-fulfilled returns

RetailDive

The e-commerce giant previously told merchants the partnership would add convenience and encourage shoppers to buy more.

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TikTok Content Ideas for Small Businesses

Smile.io

Just one viral TikTok can put a small business on the map. TikTok has incredible potential for small businesses to find organic growth due to the ease of creating content and reaching a wide base of users on the for you page. With over 1 billion monthly active users (as of January 2022), TikTok is the social platform with the potential for small businesses to gain community, growth, and sales.

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Skip the line: Advanced checkout tech is surging among c-stores

RetailDive

From self checkout machines to stores with no physical checkout at all, the options are growing for improving the experience.

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Marketing in Messaging Apps: 7 Tips on How to Maximise Your Reach and Conversion Rates

Digital Doughnut

Remember the last time you used the desktop Facebook app instead of the Messenger to quickly contact your friend? Me neither. Whether you like it or not, many users are not interested in your new articles, promotional videos or long reads when they log into their favourite social media.

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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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UK retailers: Are you ready to ‘sleigh’ this year’s holiday campaigns?

365 Retail

Last year, according to Statista , the U.K.’s total holiday spending was set to top £84 million, with an average spend of £1,746 per shopper. This year, however, stands quite stark in contrast. Thanks to inflation and soaring energy prices, a recent Quantum Metric study finds that many Brits are planning to slash their holiday spending by more than half – spending less than £500 this year. .

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How To Streamline Online Store And Stock Management Requirements

RetailMinded

As is the case for any business, one of the most important assets of an e-commerce or online store is its stock. You can’t keep up with the demand of your customers if your stock management requirements aren’t met. Conversely, keeping a high inventory level is just as detrimental. You might see a lot of your stock go stale and remain unsold, resulting in losses to your business.

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Surgeon General issues health warning about toxic workplaces

RetailWire

The U.S. surgeon general is warning Americans that working at companies where employees are ill-treated and work hard with little return is bad for their mental and physical health. A survey in April and May by the American Psychological Association found that 18 percent describe their workplaces as very or somewhat toxic. Thirty percent said they have experienced harassment, verbal abuse and/or physical violence at work from fellow workers or customers.

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Bespoke imageHOLDERS kiosk technology is the winning solution for Paddy Power retail shops

365 Retail

imageHOLDERS’ bespoke kiosk technology has helped Paddy Power bridge the gap between online and in-store betting, with new interactive podium designs encouraging and optimising customer engagement. The new kiosk designs have an Elo 32in colour screen that offers Paddy Power customers a visually engaging array of features previously only available online.

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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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Companies push workers to return to offices as the job market cools

RetailWire

A slowdown in the job market had led some employers to believe that they have the leverage to demand that workers who have been doing their jobs remotely return to their offices. “Companies are a little less concerned that they’re not going to fill jobs if they lose people because of return-to-work policies,” said Jim McCoy, senior vice president of talent solutions for ManpowerGroup.

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How to Generate an Income from Streaming Content

365 Retail

The idea of generating an income using online content used to be laughed at, but we’ve come a long way since then. Nowadays it’s the best idea if you have a creative flair, if you haven’t got much work experience yet, or if you have a sparkling personality. If you like the idea of streaming your content to create another form of income, there are a lot of avenues you can go down.

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Senators want FTC to block Kroger/Albertsons merger

RetailWire

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have asked the Federal Trade Commission to block the merger between Kroger and Albertsons. Other senators, including Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker and Richard Blumenthal, have expressed concerns about the deal.

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What Are Alcohol Control States: The Guide to Liquor Control States Laws

Korona

Each state in the United States has its own rules and regulations regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol. As a result, working in the liquor industry can be particularly challenging. . There are two common types of liquor regulatory systems in the United States: open states and control states. If you want to get into the business of selling alcoholic beverages, you’ll need to understand the rules governing the sale of alcohol in the state where you want to operate.

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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