Tue.Oct 06, 2020

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IBM iSeries Integration: Streamlining Operations For A BigCommerce Client

Groove

B2B eCommerce businesses often run into problems when it comes to accurately tracking inventory and processing orders. This was the case for one of our clients, so our team created a custom integration to help the company modernize their website and upgrade the user experience. IBM iSeries Integration With BigCommerce. Curtain Call is a B2B retailer that sells dance class wear and costumes for recitals.

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How to Meet ADA Website Compliance

Kissmetrics

The terms “website accessibility” and “ADA website compliance” are increasingly being bounced around in the online business world—there’s a good chance you’ve heard of it. But many people still don’t know what, exactly, ADA website compliance means—or how it can impact a business. I’ll clear up all the confusion and give you a step-by-step guide to making sure your website is ADA compliant—and explain why it matters.

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Introducing Forrester’s First Now Tech On E-Commerce Enablers For Southeast Asia Marketplaces

Forrester eCommerce

Southeast Asia is one of the most promising e-commerce markets in the world. Forrester forecasted that the 164 million online shoppers in Southeast Asia will account for $53 billion in retail purchases by 2023. Online marketplaces, including regional ones like Lazada and Shopee and local ones like Tokopedia, dominate the region’s e-commerce landscape.

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How to Update Local SEO When Your Business Moves To A New Location

Kissmetrics

Let’s say a lot of people from your area are checking out your business online, and in-store sales are through the roof thanks to your local search rankings. Then comes a problem: You decide to move to a new location. In addition to the logistical factors associated with moving your business , you also need to think about the successful local SEO strategy you worked so hard to build.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, 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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Five Tips For Getting 2021 Channel Sales Off To A Fast Start

Forrester eCommerce

Even in the best of times, starting the new year off fast is important. With the continuing uncertainty and turmoil caused by COVID-19, channel sales leaders must act now to ensure their team can hit the ground running on day one of the new year.

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How This Custom eCommerce Integration Streamlines This Client's B2B Operations

Groove

B2B eCommerce businesses often run into problems when it comes to tracking inventory and processing orders. This was the case for one of our clients, so our team created a custom eCommerce integration to help the company modernize their website and upgrade the user experience. eCommerce Integration: Improving B2B Operations. Our client, Perform Group, is the parent company of Curtain Call , an online B2B store that sells dance class wear and costumes for recitals.

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How to Develop a Retail Marketing Personalization Roadmap in 5 Steps

Retail TouchPoints

A Boston Consulting Group study encompassing over 50 companies across 10 industries found that the lack of a plan was one of the leading reasons organizations were unable to achieve the level of personalization they desired for their customers. Luckily, developing a plan for personalization doesn’t mean uprooting your organization or investing in expensive solutions right off the bat.

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AS400 Integration: How We Streamlined This Client's B2B Operations on BigCommerce

Groove

B2B eCommerce businesses often run into problems when it comes to tracking inventory and processing orders. This was the case for one of our clients, so our team created a custom AS400 Integration to help the company modernize their website and upgrade the user experience. AS400 Integration: Improving BigCommerce B2B Operations. Our client, Perform Group, is the parent company of Curtain Call , an online B2B store that sells dance class wear and costumes for recitals.

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Introducing Forrester’s Digital Go-To-Market Review: Home Goods Edition

Forrester eCommerce

In a rapidly evolving retail environment, brand manufacturers that have traditionally sold through wholesale channels now need to think very differently about distribution. Some traditional wholesale partners are shrinking — meaning those (often long-standing) distribution partnerships simply can’t generate the sales and growth for brands that they did for decades.

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ShopperTrak Forecasts 25% Drop in Brick-and-Mortar Holiday Traffic

Retail TouchPoints

In-store traffic during the six biggest weeks of the holiday season will be down 22% to 25% compared to 2019, according to ShopperTrak data from Sensormatic Solutions. The company expects the 10 busiest days to account for just 34.2% of all holiday traffic, compared to 46.5% in 2019, with sales spreading out across the holiday season. Even though this holiday forecast is gloomy, it actually represents ongoing recovery from the worst days of the pandemic, according to Bjoern Petersen, President o

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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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Digital Marketing Consulting

Kissmetrics

66% of Americans check their phone 160 times a day. That’s a lot. When we’re not on our phones, we might be browsing the web on a laptop, playing a multiplayer game online, watching Netflix on a Smart TV and so on… The point is, we’re bound to a digital world which means that every business needs some form of online presence these days. The trouble is digital marketing trends change all the time.

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Macy’s Invests in Flexible Payment Solution Provider

Retail TouchPoints

Macy’s has partnered with global payment and shopping service Klarna to offer its ecommerce customers flexible payment options. The five-year partnership will allow Macy’s online customers to pay in four equal interest-free installments. Following the trend of retailers investing in tech companies, Macy’s also has invested in Klarna. “With a strong focus on digital agility and innovation, Macy’s continually seeks strategic partnerships that enable us to provide our customers with the best possib

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How Color Psychology Can Help Boost Your eCommerce Sales

MakeWebBetter

Color is universal content. And, color psychology allows this universal content to directly communicate with the subconscious minds of viewers. Everyone, from an artist, designer, sportsperson, doctor, electrician, traffic controller, and even NASA, all are concerned about using colors to convey their messages effectively and easily to their audience.

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Stash & Co. Introduces AI-Powered Cannabis Recommendation Engine

Retail TouchPoints

Stash & Co. , a Canadian cannabis retailer, has launched AI Budtender — software that can offer shoppers recommendations based on recreational parameters such as desired taste, effect and potency. The tool is powered by StrainBrain ’s cannabis recommendation engine. The AI derives its suggestions from hundreds of thousands of user reviews on various cannabis strains available for sale in Ontario.

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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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5 tips for planning your 2020 holiday marketing strategies

Liveintent

This holiday shopping season isn’t going to look like any shopping season we’ve seen before. To prove yourself a top digital advertiser, you’ll need to think outside of the box. We’ve taken a look at some of the latest consumer behaviors and expert predictions to assemble five tips for planning your 2020 holiday marketing strategies. Tip #1 – Lend shoppers a hand with Gift Guides.

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Frans Johansson: How Diversity Drives Innovation and Attracts Top Talent

Retail TouchPoints

As CEO of The Medici Group , Frans Johansson spends his days consulting with business leaders on the value of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and how they support business differentiation and growth. He founded the business following the release of his 2004 book, The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation.

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Where Marketing Leaders Turn to For Ecommerce Industry Info

Omnisend

Reading Time: 4 minutes. Time flies, and our newly launched Cart Insiders podcast can already brag about their first, successfully completed season. The season hosted eight CEOs and marketing executives from across the DTC world who shared their stories and insights on growing their business, engaging marketing tactics, changing customer behavior, and more.

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How to Get in Front of Your Ideal Audience

FastSpring

As a digital business owner, there’s nothing better than getting your first sale from your first real customer … not someone related to you. And after all the time and effort you put into understanding and connecting with your audience, you deserve that happy dance. But let’s take a step back and talk about the work involved in getting that first sale.

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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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JJ Whitley Vodka expands range with new flavours

TalkingRetail

JJ Whitley Vodka has launched two new flavours into its portfolio, in a move designed to “provide retailers with a premium flavoured vodka offering to tap into the growing flavoured vodka category” Peach & Apricot and Apple & Lime are available now in 700ml bottles and retail at £16, with an ABV of 38%. Kelly.

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50 Statistics to Understand the Online Consumer in 2020 and Beyond

IntelligenceNode

2020 has brought with it a host of unforeseen changes in the day-to-day life of a typical American shopper and a massive shift in behavior, priorities, and sentiments concerning his/her consumption patterns. So far this has meant that long-established, strong, and seemingly evergreen knowledge of consumer behavior trends has been turned on its head to […].

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Retailer’s community fund raising soars past £12m for the first time

TalkingRetail

Nisa’s charity – Making a Difference Locally (MADL) – has now collected more than £12m since it was established to help good causes in the community. It generated £1m from retailers and shoppers in the most recent 12 months to push the grand total past £12m since MADL was set up in 2008. During that.

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Amazon Sponsored Brands Video: Now Open Beta

ROI Revolution

Published October 7, 2020. Amazon just announced the most recent addition to its Sponsored Brands ad type: Sponsored Brands Video. Now, Amazon vendors and sellers with Brand Registry can upload videos to their Sponsored Brands campaigns (in the US, UK, and DE). Amazon has been testing Sponsored Brands Video as a closed beta for almost a year. Now, Amazon has made this ad format an open beta for every brand to use in the approved areas.

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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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Attack on shop worker highlights risks faced by convenience operators enforcing face mask rule

TalkingRetail

The risks facing convenience operators trying to enforce government regulations on mask wearing have been highlighted once again by an attack on a Nisa worker. Ian Robson, 48, was punched in the head and face and dragged over the counter by a man holding a knuckle-duster minutes shortly after reminding a group of men of.

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Bezos Bulletin: Q3 Amazon Advertising Updates

ROI Revolution

Published October 6, 2020. Amazon released multiple updates to Amazon Advertising in Q3 that will be a great boon to brands as we approach Prime Day and the holiday season. Read on to dive deeper into the updates. In our Amazon Prime Day 2020 Prep webinar series , we dive into everything from inventory planning to digital advertising strategies. Watch the videos here to make sure you’re ready to weather the storm!

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Nisa puts the focus on curry essentials as it cooks up a week-long promotion

TalkingRetail

Nisa is helping its retailers cater for the needs of curry lovers with a promotion linked to a national culinary event. The retailer is marking National Curry Week, which starts on Wednesday (7 October), by serving up “spicy offers” on food items.

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How to Leverage the Voice of the Customer With Review Insights

Salsify

You must monitor and respond efficiently to reviews to provide the transparency that gains consumers’ trust, protects your reputation, and helps you win on the digital shelf.

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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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Gen Z spending hits all-time low

RetailDive

Piper Sandler found that nearly half of teens think the economy is getting worse and almost a quarter have had their work prospects affected by COVID-19.

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Retailers set for Christmas scramble as second wave of COVID-19 drives consumers online only

Retail Technology Review

Online sales will be critical to retailers’ survival over the festive period, as the second-wave of COVID-19 measures hit, according to new research from logistics platform 7bridges and YouGov.

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David's Bridal debuts AR, 3D dress shopping

RetailDive

The bridal retailer has continued to debut new technology as COVID-19 disrupts in-store shopping.

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Quorn expands Deli range with Vegan Pepperoni

TalkingRetail

Quorn has added Vegan Peperoni to its Deli range, in a move designed to enable “retailers to make the most of the fast-growing Deli category”. The Vegan Pepperoni slices are available in a 100g pack and retail at £2.20 and joins existing Quorn Smoky Ham Free Slices and Quorn Chicken Free Slices in the Deli.

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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.