Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Australia-based tech platform Marketplacer , which helps brands, retailers and other businesses create their own online marketplaces, has received $38 million in fresh funding to build out its product suite, grow its partner program and continue its expansion in the U.S. With this new funding, Marketplacer has raised more than $85 million to date and now has more than 100 marketplaces on its platform globally, including major Australian supermarket chain Woolworths , lifestyle brand SurfStitch a

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Reading Time: 7 minutes. The holiday season is a hectic and productive period for ecommerce retailers. With this in mind, it’s natural for many businesses to take their foot off the gas as the New Year dawns and things start to settle down. However, post-holiday sales offer a great opportunity to keep the good times rolling. With the right campaigns set up and ready to go, it’s your chance to build on the buzz and momentum created during the holidays and enjoy long-lasting benefits for your bran

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain disruptions, inflation and the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, the National Retail Federation is now saying that 2021 holiday sales increases could actually beat original forecasts. The NRF originally projected that holiday sales would increase by 8.5% to 10.5% compared to 2020, but Jack Kleinhenz, Chief Economist at NRF, said he now thinks that number could go as high as 11.5%.

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GetElastic

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Composable Commerce Hub, the first and only open exchange of business solutions powered by an ecosystem of leading digital commerce providers, was launched last November. The Composable Commerce Hub powered the movement to make Composable Commerce accessible to all brands, not just those with large, experienced technology teams, by providing everything commerce teams need to compose, launch, and optimize their commerce experiences with speed and ease.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Alibaba Group has reorganized its consumer and wholesale commerce divisions and named current Deputy CFO Toby Xu to succeed Maggie Wu as CFO in April 2022. The announcements mark the first major management shifts since Alibaba was fined a record-setting $2.75 billion for monopolistic practices earlier this year. When she steps down as CFO next year, Wu will continue as a partner in the Alibaba Partnership and serve as an Executive Director on the Alibaba board.

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ecomdash

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Amazon's increased rates for 2022, YouTube introduces shoppable live streaming and more exciting ecommerce developments. The post Ecommerce Lately December 2021 appeared first on Ecomdash.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In this article, we’re going to be exploring the best Printify alternatives, for those who want an alternate solution for POD selling. For Print on Demand, there are some names which often stand out more than others. Printify is one of the better-known companies in the POD landscape. However, it’s not the only option. Like dropshipping, print on demand has emerged as an extremely popular business model in the current market.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have a unique advantage in that they own the entire customer experience — and perhaps most important, all the data that is generated along with it. Many of these businesses, especially those born over the past decade, also are digital natives, which means they have the innate agility and savviness that legacy retailers are trying to adopt.

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Liveintent

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Brace yourself — there’s a new buzzword giving programmatic players anxiety about their data strategies: zero-party data. The industry has barely let out its collective sigh of relief over the delay in third-party cookie deprecation before having to sort out a new type of audience data. But, don’t fret! While zero-party data might be a novel term, it’s not a brand new concept.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Are you dreaming of becoming a social media influencer and unsure of where to begin? Or maybe you're already a social media superstar looking for new and innovative ways to increase your influence? Alternatively, you may be a company considering hiring influencers for the first time and looking to learn more about influencer marketing platforms. Well, either way, you've come to the right place!

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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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RetailDive

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The stores, covering its AllModern and Joss & Main brands, are the first in a series of openings the retailer is planning over the next two years.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Nowadays, we often hear the classic phrase ‘clean house equals clean mind,’ a term which we primarily associate with being in our living environment and not our workplace. Although, research shows that an average human in the UK spends 3,507 days at work or one-third of their lives. Bearing this figure in mind, we comparatively spend just as much time at work as we do in our home environment.

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RetailDive

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The company is joining the 15-minute delivery fray in New York City with a full-time workforce, but sees a "larger" opportunity to provide the service to grocers and convenience stores.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

200 Degrees Coffee continues its Acts of Kindness for the Christmas period, which will see the company perform gestures of goodwill across its 15 coffee shops this festive season. Next up, they will be hosting a Swap Shop on Wednesday 8 December – inviting customers to donate personal hygiene products at any of its coffee shops, in exchange for a free cup of coffee.

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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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RetailDive

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Drew Sheriff, who previously oversaw the e-commerce giant's physical operations, will add expertise as the DTC brand looks to expand its footprint.

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Published December 7, 2021 With all of the ongoing changes around user privacy in the digital world , you may be wondering what online brands and retailers like you can do to improve the efficacy of your advertising efforts on Google. Around the end of 2020, Google introduced a new alpha feature to Ads partners called Enhanced Conversions, which is designed to increase accuracy for conversion tracking in Google Ads.

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RetailDive

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Peer-to-peer payment adoption has recently accelerated, with volume expected to reach nearly $539 billion by the end of 2022.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Published December 7, 2021. With all of the ongoing changes around user privacy in the digital world , you may be wondering what online brands and retailers like you can do to improve the efficacy of your advertising efforts on Google. Around the end of 2020, Google introduced a new alpha feature to Ads partners called Enhanced Conversions, which is designed to increase accuracy for conversion tracking in Google Ads.

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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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Salsify

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The retail world has seen more rapid and significant changes in the last few years than ever before. Most notably, nearly every retail sector experienced massive upticks in online sales.

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Published October 27, 2021 | Updated December 7, 2021. Business being good isn’t always a good thing. Shipping, inventory, and fulfillment are the basic underpinnings of a business that, at the end of the day, must work flawlessly for any sort of marketing efforts to be minisculely worth it – and they are all in flux right now. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, retailers and brands around the world have increasingly been feeling strain on their supply chains.

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SheerID

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Learn how targeting professional communities with personalized offers can generate new business, build loyalty, and make consumers feel valued.

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RetailDive

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The retailer has expansion in mind as it plans over 100 stand-alone stores in new markets.

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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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Liveintent

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The holidays are around the corner, and they’re set to bring significant returns for businesses. In fact, the National Retail Federation expects this season to see the highest holiday retail sales on record — and an increase of up to 10.5% from 2020. So, before you lock in that seasonal media strategy, ask yourself if you’ve made your list and checked it twice.

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RetailDive

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The century-old tradition of holiday window displays gets an update via smart technology as shoppers return to stores.

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Smile.io

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Product returns can have a serious impact on a retailer’s bottom line. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, returns accounted for over $400 billion in lost sales for U.S. retailers in 2020 alone. Ecommerce brands are particularly impacted by product returns—with 20% of online-bought products returned on average, compared to just 9% at brick-and-mortar stores.

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RetailDive

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But to sustain its momentum, Designer Brands has work to do in private label and with other initiatives, analysts said.

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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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365 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Klarna has announced a partnership with luxury retailer Harrods, offering customers more flexible and convenient payment options throughout Harrods Knightsbridge, H beauty and Harrods.com. Harrods UK in-store shoppers will, from today, be able to use Klarna’s popular Pay in 3 payment options for beauty purchases in Harrods iconic Beauty Hall, as well as across H beauty stores in Essex (Lakeside) and Milton Keynes (centre:mk).

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PERQ

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You wouldn’t bring a bicycle to a car race, yet that’s what marketers do when their digital toolbox doesn’t have enough power to meet market demands or match their competitors’ capabilities. Moving into 2022, consumers have adopted new buying behaviors and expectations, including seamless cross-channel experiences, greater convenience and hyper-personalization.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park has welcomed the appointment of Daniel Tomkinson, the former Chief Executive of the Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA), as its new General Manager. The appointment comes as London Designer Outlet, the capital’s leading fashion and lifestyle outlet centre, sees sales approach pre-pandemic levels, having taken on a raft of new brands over the course of the past two years, elevating its premium fashion offer.

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Korona

DECEMBER 7, 2021

As a business owner, getting access to traditional bank loans to expand or start your business can sometimes be a roller-coaster. That’s why you should seek alternative financing to get the funds you need to keep running your business operations. Short-term credit is essential for day-to-day cash management, while longer-term credit is essential for capital investments.

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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

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