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The Cyber Insurance Roller Coaster: As Demand Speeds Up, Some Insurers Disembark

Forrester eCommerce

The first half of 2021 has been anything but quiet for cyberinsurance! Forrester has seen a steady flow of client inquiries on the topic, with questions coming in not just from the private but also the public sector. Some are trying to navigate acquiring a cyberinsurance policy for the first time, while others are struggling […].

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How to Adapt Your SEO to Google’s Core Web Vitals and Core Update [FREE WEBINAR TODAY]

Kissmetrics

Confused about Google’s core web vitals update? Not sure what it means for your SEO? Join my free live webinar on June 29th at 8 a.m. PST to learn more. I’ll cover what core web vitals are, why they matter, and what changes you need to make to your website. Sign up for the core web vitals webinar free here. When Google updates roll out, there are usually a few people who think that SEO is dead and the sky is falling.

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The Impact Of Apple’s Sideloading Philosophy On Developers

Forrester eCommerce

Security Through Control On Wednesday, June 23, Apple unleashed strong messaging to explain why users should only install Apple-approved apps through its App Store on iOS. This is an extension of the US District Court case between Apple and Epic, where Apple positioned “sideloading,” the practice of installing apps outside its App Store, as dangerous. […].

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Walmart AI Tool Helps Pickers Find the Right Product Substitutions, Improving CX

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart is responding to the unique challenges out-of-stocks create in grocery ecommerce through the application of AI. While shoppers can’t choose their own substitutes when an item in an online order is unavailable, the solution aims to predict what they would have selected to help pickers make the right choice. “For example, imagine you’re a personal shopper looking for cherry yogurt for an online grocery order,” said Srini Venkatesan, EVP, Walmart Global Tech in a statement.

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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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Snap’s Latest Play In Big Tech’s Race To Produce AR Glasses

Forrester eCommerce

Snap just released its newest Augmented Reality (AR) glasses. These fourth generation spectacles build on previous models and represent Snap's growth to AR power and commitment to making consumer-ready AR glasses.

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How to Increase Revenue

Groove

Your blog post Gone are the days of living project to project. When you offer inbound services your agency or service provider is able to provide a continuous stream of repeatable services that drive real business results for your clients. As you show the value of your services, it becomes easy to package additional services into each client engagement. content here….

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Revolut Gateway for WooCommerce Review (Jun 2021)

Ecommerce Platforms

Revolut has been making quite the impression as a way for people to exchange money and collect ecommerce payments without the hassle of inflated exchange rates and outdated money-sending services. It's a wonderful app which allows business payment solutions, including features for sending and accepting international transfers, as well as the ability to issue physical and virtual cards for your business.

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A Flip of a Switch: Meeting Consumers’ Post-Pandemic Needs

Retail TouchPoints

There’s very good news ahead for physical retail, for one simple reason: shoppers cannot wait to return to stores. Just a few months ago, as soon as England’s second lockdown ended, London’s Regent Street was packed shoulder-to-shoulder with eager consumers. As long as the store offers them an experience they can’t get online, shoppers are counting the days until they can come back to retail.

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How Ecommerce Personalization Can Increase Customer Loyalty and Boost Sales

Omnisend

Reading Time: 7 minutes. Ecommerce personalization is the process of tailoring the content, recommendations and offers a customer sees based on their previous buying and browsing behavior, along with their demographics and personal data. As a result, the customer sees content that’s more applicable to them and their circumstances, and brands can ensure that their audience is seeing the most appropriate content. 71% of consumers feel frustrated when their shopping experience is impersonal.

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How to Set Up Amazon PPC: A 2021 Guide

SellBrite

As an Amazon buyer, you’re flooded with product choices. You visit the marketplace looking for a spatula, and a quick search gives you thousands of kitchen tool options — short, long, plastic, colorful. In this sea of merchandise, Amazon sellers have to find a way to make their products stand out if they want to win sales. One of the easiest ways to highlight your items is Amazon PPC.

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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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How to Prioritize Ecommerce Program Growth and Innovation | Salsify

Salsify

“Salsify is a significant time-saver. It lets me focus more on strategy instead of spreadsheets and filling out information.”. — Heidi Ollhoff, Ecommerce Leader. I love ecommerce. I know this may be an unusual thing to love, but it really does get me excited. I love seeing the way the space evolves and changes every day — and I find it fun to figure out how to meet each retailer's unique needs.

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Suntory supports retailers ahead of summer with soft drink promotion

TalkingRetail

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I is kicking off a text-to-win summer promotion across its leading soft drinks brands, as research revealed that summer 2021 will unlock ÂŁ160m soft drink sales. Running across Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Sport and Ribena, the promotion offers shoppers the chance to win prizes, including camping trips, barbecue experiences and bike rides.

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Report: Store closures decline for the first time in 2021

RetailDive

According to Coresight Research, 5.7% fewer stores have closed this year so far than during the same time in 2020.

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MPs call for new protection of shopworkers law

TalkingRetail

The Home Affairs Committee is calling for a much stronger policing response to tackle violence and abuse against shopworkers, as well as more support from employers and more prevention work on local high streets. The committee, a cross-party committee of MPs responsible for scrutinising the work of the Home Office and its associated bodies, has. This story continues at MPs call for new protection of shopworkers law.

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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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Creating a digital-first payment strategy for the post-pandemic customer

RetailDive

By making it easy to connect anytime, anywhere, retailers can build better customer loyalty and relationships.

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Petits Filous adds single bottle to Mess Free yogurt range

TalkingRetail

Yogurt brand Petits Filous has expanded its Mess-Free range with a single on-the-go bottle. The Strawberry variant will be available from July and retail at 65p. The bottle features a “convenient” sports cap, meaning children can “enjoy delicious and nutritious yogurt without any spillages”. Joanna Goodman, head of marketing for yogurt at brand owner General.

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FedEx to add 16 automated facilities ahead of peak season

RetailDive

The technology enables FedEx to adjust to volume fluctuations, but the logistics provider may struggle to hire enough package handlers.

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Smirnoff expands portfolio with raspberry flavour

TalkingRetail

Smirnoff is set to launch a Raspberry Crush variant, in response to flavors seeing the fastest growth within the vodka category (30%). Smirnoff Raspberry Crush will be available from 12 July in a 700ml bottle, retailing at ÂŁ16.50. The launch will be supported by a ÂŁ2.93m investment. The brand said the flavour will recruit new. This story continues at Smirnoff expands portfolio with raspberry flavour.

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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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How Do You Develop an E-Commerce Pricing Strategy that Drives Revenue?

Fabric Blog

Prices remain one of the most important factors that consumers weigh before making a purchase. With increasing competition in the e-commerce market, companies must price their products competitively or risk negatively impacting their sales.

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Supermarkets and food producers to trial traffic light eco-labels

TalkingRetail

Front-of-pack environmental scores on food products are set to be introduced as part of a new pilot organised by the non-profit organisation Foundation Earth. Foundation Earth has brought together two leading systems for measuring the environmental impact of an individual food product and communicating the information “clearly and simply” to consumers via a front-of-pack score.

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Etsy will buy the 'Etsy of Brazil' for $217M

RetailDive

The acquisition helps push the artisan marketplace beyond its core markets, continuing a measured but ambitious expansion.

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Co-op launches own-brand summer brochure

TalkingRetail

Co-op has launched its own-brand summer brochure. The new summer range features products for key summer missions including barbecues, picnics, and ice cream treats, as well as soft drinks and licensed products. Jonny Lambert, Co-op brand planning and communications manager (wholesale), said: “We expect summer 2021 to be a big event as consumers will want.

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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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Walmart's MoneyCard now offered as a demand deposit account

RetailDive

In partnership with fintech Green Dot, the retailer has been adding money management tools for consumers to access digitally or in-store.

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Small businesses seek more Covid support

TalkingRetail

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging the Treasury to update the timeframes for business support measures, which are set to wind up this week, 18 days before the potential lifting of trading restrictions in England. On Thursday (1 July), the minimum 5% of wage costs that employers contribute for furloughed staff through national. This story continues at Small businesses seek more Covid support.

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Survey data reveals innovative ways for retailers to use print

RetailDive

It's been long said that necessity is the mother of invention. As devastating as it has been, the pandemic has also required businesses to be creative like never before.

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Government urged to guarantee access to cash for all

TalkingRetail

Charity Age UK is calling on the government to guarantee access to cash for all after its research revealed that millions of people are still using cash during national lockdowns. The charity’s new Behind the Headlines report Short-changed: How the decline of cash is affecting older people warns that being cut off from cash and. This story continues at Government urged to guarantee access to cash for all.

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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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JD Sports to buy majority stake in Spain’s Deporvillage in £120 million deal

365 Retail

JD Sports is set to buy a majority stake in Spanish retailer Deporvillage in a deal worth about ÂŁ120 million (140.4 million euros). Shares in JD Sports nudged lower on Monday after it told investors it had sealed a conditional agreement to buy an 80% share in the Catalonian business. JD Sports is to buy a majority stake in Deporvillage (Nick Ansell/PA).

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How To Protect Retail Store Employees During Flu Season

RetailMinded

Over the past year, employers have had a lot to consider when it comes to the health and well-being of their employees. Along with the annual flu season, there has also been a global pandemic to consider, with employers required to put steps in place to protect their employees from COVID-19 if they have been required to work throughout. For most businesses, the COVID-19 safety measures in place have also come in handy for protecting employees during the flu season.

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Burberry boss quits ÂŁ2.3m-a-year job to return to Italy

365 Retail

Marco Gobbetti has quit as chief executive of luxury fashion brand Burberry after nearly five years in the job. The boss, who replaced Christopher Bailey in 2017, will leave the UK-based retailer to take up a new, unspecified, role in Italy to be closer to his family, the company said. Burberry boss Marco Gobbetti quits (Yui Mok/PA). The board will now begin the search for a successor, with Mr Gobbetti staying in post until the end of the year to enable an orderly transition, it added.

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AB InBev finds pandemic workarounds to deliver its beer brands

RetailWire

AB InBev manufactures one out of every four beers sold on the planet and, as an international organization, has had to navigate business complexities created by breakouts of the novel coronavirus in the markets where it sells its products. The beer giant has relied on its analytics group in the U.S. to forecast demand based on vaccination rates in individual states as they reopen bars, stadiums and other venues to pre-pandemic levels.

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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