Algopix

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In an age where e-commerce and retail industries are booming, the ability to accurately and efficiently identify products is paramount. Whether you’re a customer searching for a specific item or a business looking to streamline inventory management, the importance of product identification cannot be overstated. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in this domain, revolutionizing the way products are identified and classified.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 12, 2023

“If You See Something, Say Something®” is the tagline for a national campaign but it’s also become an unofficial motto for values-driven employees dedicated to facilitating an ethical culture of their organizations and who are unafraid to blow the whistle on corporate actions that go against it.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Consumers are cautious and somewhat “on watch” when it comes to AI, but they know they’ll need to reconcile their reservations. According to Morning Consult, 52% of consumers are convinced that AI is here to stay. As a matter of fact, as accessibility becomes a more prevalent concern in the retail sector, the interplay between new technology and AI represents some good news.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Whether you realize it or not, revenue development reps are already working with buying groups. Learn how to formalize this process internally today.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell

Brands used to look for a vendor who could do everything. Over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, and they added, added and added. Now they need all their vendors to work well together. That’s composable, and only some will make the cut. As customers — and your board — expect you to be in new channels and to rapidly adapt to shifts in the market, the need for true composability is more crucial than ever before.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Sales during Amazon ’s Prime Big Deal Days, the now-annual fall member sale event, were significant but essentially flat compared to last year when the sale debuted, according to data from Salesforce. Among the best-selling categories during this year’s event — which took place Oct. 10-11 and now marks the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season — were apparel , beauty , home and toys.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 12, 2023

What it takes to comply with the requirements of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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Salsify

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Today, online sales account for one of every five retail dollars spent, according to Digital Commerce 360. If brands want to cash in on this new retail landscape, they have to meet the modern consumer on their digital journey.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

After a successful trial, Petco is expanding its partnership with PayPal -owned reverse logistics solution Happy Returns to all its stores nationwide. Petco customers can now bring ecommerce orders they need to return with them while running errands for their pets, with no box or shipping label required. And customers that use Happy Returns Bars in Petco stores also will receive a same-day coupon they can use to get their pet a new toy.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 12, 2023

BFCM is just around the corner. We know that as a brand, you must have worked on your SEO months ago and worked on various deals and marketing strategies to lock in the BFCM crowd. Here are a few last-minute tips and tricks that can help you with your whole BFCM strategy. Last minute tips and tricks for BFCM 1. Retarget buyers with Banners and pop-ups in session Banners and pop-ups would be something that brands already do when a customer enters the website.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Eight feminine care brands in the menstrual hygiene space have converged to create The Tampon Tax Back Coalition, aiming to abolish the taxation on menstruation products that still exists in 21 U.S. states. As part of this joint venture, August , Cora , DIVA , LOLA , The Honey Pot , Rael , Here We Flo , and Saalt are all reimbursing consumers the amount of the tampon tax, whether they purchase products from these brands online or in third-party retail stores like Target and Walmart.

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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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lateshipment

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ever thought of ecommerce shipping as a marketing tool? E-commerce brands often focus on various channels during the holiday season like marketing, website design , product variations, emails and social media. We’re here to say that e-commerce shipping is also a great marketing tool that e-commerce brands should consider. E-commerce shipping is the last part of the pre-purchase customer journey before the buy button is clicked.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Just six months after it launched, Snap Inc. is closing its AR Enterprise Services (ARES) division, with CEO Evan Spiegel citing the company’s poor business performance and the rise of generative AI as factors contributing to the about-face. The closure will result in the elimination of 170 jobs. “After exploring our options over the past few months, it became clear that it would take significant incremental investment to grow our enterprise offering for retailers and we simply cannot make th

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ESW

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Recruiting and retaining top talent remains a priority for corporations – especially as many employers are pushing return-to-office. Consumer brands and retailers have an extra tool in their human resources toolbox. They can give employees access to their products at reduced costs. Many merchants do this through online employee stores and employee discount codes.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Walmart Connect , the retailer’s retail media arm, has launched a new certification program to help advertisers of all types and levels understand and adopt the company’s evolving suite of advertising solutions. The Walmart Connect Academy Ad Certification program will be open for general access beginning on Oct. 16, 2023. It was initially beta tested by more than 500 commerce-focused employees at media investment company GroupM.

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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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RetailDive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The former basketball star will lead strategy for the category as the athletics brand focuses on becoming a team sports brand once more.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Walmart has onboarded Rina Hurst as the new VP of its Walmart GoLocal delivery service platform. Hurst joins the retail giant from Shipt, where she served as Chief Business Officer (CBO), helping the company drive significant growth and expand its footprint through hundreds of partnerships with retailers including 7-Eleven , Walgreens and Sephora. During her tenure at Shipt, Hurst drove strategic retail, brand and innovation partnerships and played a central role in optimizing order volume.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The apparel company has made swift progress in cleaning up its stock recently after a “tough” time trying to operate its distribution centers.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Weetabix has refreshed its look for its Original and flavour products, championing the locally grown British wheat used in the products and the community of farmers who are responsible for growing it. With all of Weetabix’s wheat sourced from within 50 miles of the Weetabix Mills, the makeover shines a spotlight on farmers, allowing consumers.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The toy company will join Spin Master's portfolio, which includes children’s brands Paw Patrol, Bakugan and more.

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Talkoot

OCTOBER 12, 2023

How to improve your search rankings and get more traffic with keywords Lizzie Davey Writer The top search result in Google enjoys 39.8% of click-throughs –that means over one-third of searchers go straight for the top spot. Second-position results generate less than half of that at 18.7%. And, the further down the search results page you go, the more that percentage drops.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The companies are merging in-person and digital shopping through unique QR codes in every room of its Brooklyn Heights pop-up.

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Omnisend

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes Many argue that setting up an ecommerce store on a WordPress site requires complex plugins and technical expertise. However, this notion is far from the truth. Transforming your WordPress website into an ecommerce store doesn’t have to be laborious. You can easily achieve this with the right WordPress shopping cart plugins.

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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

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The footwear brand began trading at $41 a share on Wednesday after pricing its IPO at $46.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Despite food price inflation starting to fall, UK shoppers say price pressure is not letting up on their grocery shops, estimating their food bills remain a third higher than last year, the latest research from Pricer , the world’s most trusted supplier of shelf-edge automation solutions, reveals. While data released by the BRC and NielsenIQ last week showed that food prices saw their first monthly drop in more than two years, down -0.1% in September on the previous month, UK shoppers are yet to

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Stephen Brinkley, a veteran of SportChek, Target and Circuit City, was appointed to the newly created position.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

MAPIC 2023 has placed leisure and food and beverage (F&B) at the centre of this year’s event with two dedicated areas, industry-leading insights from exclusive research and host speakers from major global brands including Netflix, Tomorrowland Leisure and Big Mamma Group. Two dedicated exhibiting areas and conference programmes within the event – LeisurUp by MAPIC and The Happetite Forum – will help attendees to learn more about the latest innovations and emerging concepts in location-based

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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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RetailDive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The brand is opening a location at a time when other retailers are exiting the city.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Shops and retail spaces can and should be made more accessible for many customer groups, including older people and those with access needs. Retailers have a key role in enabling customers to live healthier, happier and more active lives. But it’s not only customers that benefit from inclusive retail: businesses benefit too. When customers enjoy.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

There’s no ignoring the ever-growing threat posed by online fast fashion giant, Shein. In fact, most high street value retailers have been struggling to keep up for a while now. Primark is one of the only stores continuing to cultivate low price success. Shein is famed for often unbelievably inexpensive apparel and a growing popularity among Generation Z consumers.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) said that it backs the government’s proposals to tighten up on vape sales to young people but warns against an outright ban on disposable vapes. The consultation launched today (October 12) includes proposals to restrict child-friendly flavours and bright coloured packaging. The government says it is also “considering.

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