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The European Accessibility Act Compliance Deadline Is Approaching — Are You Ready?

Forrester eCommerce

The European Accessibility Act deadline is approaching, are you ready? Read on to learn how best to prepare.

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Foot Locker Debuts ‘Store of the Future’ in New Jersey

Retail TouchPoints

Foot Locker has unveiled its new store format, which includes a communal sneaker try-on area to facilitate “sneaker culture” conversations and technology that provides store associates with omnichannel inventory availability data. The retailer plans to use learnings from this store, located in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J., for additional reinvented stores it will open in 2024 , including at the brand’s NYC flagship and locations in Paris, Melbourne and Delhi.

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Rock Your Enterprise Architecture Award Submission: Dos and Don’ts

Forrester eCommerce

Since 2010, Forrester has sponsored its Global EA Awards, which means this is the 15th annual occasion! This award offers the opportunity to showcase real excellence in enterprise architecture, distinguish your company’s thought leadership, and give back to the broader architecture profession.

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Why my Retail Finance Team Loves AI

Retail TouchPoints

For me, the great thing about working in finance is getting to make decisions that touch all aspects of the organization. Finance really places you at the center of everything, where decisions you make play a pivotal role in sustaining long-term business success. That is, at least, the theory. The reality is that, for teams that rely heavily on manual workflows, financial management can be not just burdensome but downright soul-sucking.

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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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When It Comes To Sales And Marketing Alignment, Data Needs To Come Before People

Forrester eCommerce

Perfecting the execution of a complex system requires data to enable revenue teams to deliver the best results on every deal.

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Before You Migrate BigCommerce to Shopify, Ask These 6 Questions

Groove

Have you outgrown Bigcommerce and set your sights on Shopify's extensive app store and user-friendly interface? Perhaps you are just looking around to compare options and are considering a change. Maybe the pricing structure of BigCommerce no longer aligns with your needs and business investment guidelines. Whatever the reason, migrating over to Shopify from BigCommerce can be an efficient decision and one that your business will need to prosper and grow.

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A Guide to FedEx and UPS Delivery Signature Options

lateshipment

In the world of shipping and logistics, ensuring your packages reach their destination safely and securely is crucial and carriers ensure their full-on commitment to it. One aspect of this process is the carrier getting a confirmation of receipt upon successfully delivering a package to its intended recipient or an authorized individual at the delivery address through a signature.

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Google Again Delays Cookie Depreciation, This Time to 2025

Retail TouchPoints

In what has become a recurring plotline, Google has once again delayed third-party cookie deprecation on its Chrome web browser. Previously scheduled to be completed by the second half of Q4 2024, Google now anticipates the change will take place sometime in 2025. This marks the third time Google has pushed back the timeline on cookie deprecation, plans for which were first announced in January 2020 , when the company committed to removing tracking tech from Chrome within two years.

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Upsellit Awarded “Best Partnership Teams” at 2024 US Partnership Awards

UpSellIt

Upsellit officially won Bronze for Best Partnership Teams at the US Partnership Awards! We are honored to be recognized for our elite client collaborations that drive their success as well as our own. About the US Partnership Awards The US Par tnership Awards celebrate the individuals, companies, and technologies that foster outstanding outcome-based performance in affiliate, brand, and influencer partnerships.

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Big Lots Boosts Liquidity with $200 Million Loan Facility

Retail TouchPoints

Beleaguered retailer Big Lots has increased its borrowing capacity by up to $200 million with a new “first in, last out” term loan facility, secured through an affiliate of Gordon Brothers Capital. The move “significantly enhances the company’s liquidity position and is incremental to the borrowing capacity within the company’s current $900 million asset-based revolving loan facility,” according to a Big Lots 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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Foot Locker unveils new store concept in ‘critical year’

RetailDive

Chief Commercial Officer Frank Bracken told Retail Dive the new format fixes some old pain points, like a male-dominant experience, and also serves as a starting point for its fleetwide revamps.

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Kizik Extends NYC Pop-Up Through Memorial Day Due to Shopper Demand

Retail TouchPoints

Footwear brand Kizik partnered with MG2 on a pop-up concept in New York City’s SoHo to gauge market demand. The people have obviously spoken, because the brand has decided to extend the pop-up through Memorial Day. Originally slated to run for one weekend (April 19-21), the Greene Street pop-up is the first physical manifestation of Kizik’s new brand identity and “motion is magic” tagline.

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What Q1’s retail sales say about the consumer in 2024

RetailDive

In the first three months of the year, a strong job market and wage gains helped buoy consumer spending, but some analysts warn it may not last.

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GM Reports Surge in Profit on Gas Car Sales

RetailWire

Although General Motors has had trouble selling its electric cars, a recent report indicates that the increase in sales of gas-powered vehicles helped the company generate a profit.

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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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Hasbro focuses on ‘high-profit partnerships’ to drive recovery as sales fall 24%

RetailDive

Excluding the sale of its eOne division, revenue was still down 9% in Q1, but the toy manufacturer swung to a profit.

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Real-Time Insights Drive Success in New Ice-Cream Product Launch

Wiser

A national ice cream manufacturer sought to make an impact in the market with the launch of four new SKUs. Understanding the critical first two weeks of a product launch, the brand partnered with Wiser Solutions to gain insights into distribution, on-shelf availability, pricing, planogram compliance, and the effectiveness of promotional materials at the store level.

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KUIU Unlocks Global DTC Success in Partnership with ESW

ESW

LONDON – April 9 – Performance outdoor apparel brand KUIU has extended its global Direct To Consumer (DTC) and marketing reach into 37 international markets in partnership with ESW , the world’s leading DTC ecommerce company. KUIU manufactures high-quality, performance outdoor apparel and was founded in 2011 with the vision of creating the highest quality ultralight hunting clothing and equipment, designed to be as affordable and accessible as possible.

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Chrome Extensions for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini

Practical eCommerce

We test third-party Chrome extensions for organization, productivity, and more. The post Chrome Extensions for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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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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Saks seeks to carve out luxury niche in retail media with network launch

RetailDive

Saks Media Network debuts on the tails of the company receiving an infusion of capital to help it weather the current luxury downturn.

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Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh Offer Unlimited Deliveries for $10 a Month

RetailWire

Amazon has unveiled a new program that allows customers of both Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh to receive unlimited grocery delivery for just $10 per month.

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Ikea embarks on companywide AI literacy initiative

RetailDive

Ikea workers can take a variety of courses, such as AI fundamentals and specialized training around ethical and responsible use of AI tools at work.

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FSB calls on Ofgem to take action on standing charges paid by small firms

TalkingRetail

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for the energy regulator Ofgem to take action on the standing charges paid by small businesses, many of whom have seen the daily fixed price they pay, regardless of usage levels, soar over recent months.

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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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The turnaround of Abercrombie & Fitch is finally here

RetailDive

S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday upgraded the apparel retailer, not just on its better-than-expected 2023 performance but also its strong momentum.

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Dom’s and Foxtrot Grocery Stores Close After Merger

RetailWire

Dom's Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market, two grocery chains based in Chicago, have announced the closure of all their stores. This decision comes six months after the companies merged.

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RTIC Outdoors expands into Walmart

RetailDive

The drinkware and cooler brand is selling 55 of its best-selling products in 3,800 of the mass merchant’s stores as well as on its website.

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Biona launches two new organic mustards

TalkingRetail

Biona, the organic food supplier to UK retailers, is pleased to introduce two new French mustards, a traditional wholegrain variant and a hotter French Dijon. The French Dijon mustard comes in a 200g jar with an RRP of £3.

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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+ enlists celebrity moms to answer TikTok questions for Mother’s Day

RetailDive

Paris Hilton, Whitney Cummings and others will offer advice in the second iteration of the retailer’s “Mother of All Savings Memberships” campaign.

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Select & Save announces ‘strategic changes’

TalkingRetail

Independent convenience symbol group Select & Save is investing in a rebrand and its own label offering. In a LinkedIn post, managing director Kam Sanghera revealed some “exciting upcoming strategic changes to the business.

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Jason Wu Beauty lands in over 3,000 CVS stores

RetailDive

The partnership adds to the beauty brand’s distribution channels, which also include Target and J.C. Penney.

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Nisa retailers celebrate Stop Food Waste Day with Too Good To Go milestone

TalkingRetail

Nisa’s independent retailers are marking Stop Food Waste Day by celebrating a Surprise Bag milestone with 175,000 meals now saved since the relationship with the world’s largest surplus food app, Too Good To Go began in 2019.

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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.