Wed.Aug 04, 2021

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Worried About Losing Cookie Tracking? Look To Your Loyalty Program

Forrester eCommerce

A loyalty program is a great way to collect zero-party data. Read how your loyalty program can be a powerful tool in the post-cookie world.

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How to Get Started With Video Marketing

Kissmetrics

There’s no doubt about it: a successful video marketing campaign will absolutely transform how your business operates. If you’ve been dreaming about an increase in brand awareness, organic lead generation, and personal connections with your customers – creating video content could be the solution you are looking for. How? Let’s take a look at the statistics.

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The BI Fabric Baby Is Slowly But Surely Growing Up

Forrester eCommerce

Multiple BI platforms in an enterprise are here to stay. Respondents to an informal social media survey that I’ve been running for the last couple of years report that 25% organizations use 10 or more business intelligence (BI) platforms, 61% organizations use 4 or more and 86% organizations 2 or more (anecdotal evidence based on […].

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Amazon FBA Boosts Sustainability Efforts With Two Circular Commerce Programs

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon has introduced two new Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) programs to help merchants selling on Amazon resell customer-returned or overstocked items. Once fully implemented, the programs are expected to save more than 300 million products from the landfill each year by giving them subsequent lives. FBA Liquidations will provider sellers the option to use Amazon’s existing wholesale liquidation partners and technology to recoup potential losses on returned and overstock inventory.

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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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366: How To Use TikTok To Blow Up Your Business With Keenya Kelly

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I’m thrilled to have Keenya Kelly on the show. Keenya is the CEO of If You Brand It and she helps business owners develop multi-million dollar brands. Keenya is a TikTok and branding expert and she helped me get started on the TikTok platform. This episode was recorded about 3 months ago and since then, my TikTok account has grown to 47,000 subscribers.

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5 Ways to Achieve Employee and Customer Retention

Retail TouchPoints

A common theme being emphasized in the business world now more than ever is that what happens on the inside of an organization and amongst employees is often felt on the outside by its customers. The retail industry is especially familiar with this idea. With turnover rates reaching 67% for part-time retail employees when compared to other industries, it’s no secret that retail owners and operators are scrambling to find a sustainable solution to protect their business.

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Celebrating the Power of the Pen: Inside Montblanc’s New York Flagship

Retail TouchPoints

Built around the themes of experience, personalization and community, Montblanc ’s New York flagship is an immersive destination for showcasing the brand’s writing instruments, leather goods and accessories. Unveiled in April 2021 on Madison Avenue at 59 th Street, the new concept boutique is part of a global rollout, transforming Montblanc stores into both a physical and digital experience where the brand can share its stories and savoir-faire as well as introduce its “fine lifetime companions”

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5 charts show Amazon's growing logistics network as it puts inventory closer to consumers

RetailDive

Amazon doubled down on its commitment to expand supply chain capacity on its latest earnings call. And in 2020, its capital expenditures were more than three times greater than those of Walmart.

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Big Cartel Pricing (Aug 2021) – Here’s What You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

Perfect for creators with a need to stand out online, Big Cartel is a cloud-hosted platform for ecommerce sales. If you’re looking to build a store as an independent creative, artist, or service provider, then this is the product for you. Originally launched in 2005, Big Cartel has been around for quite a while, delivering excellent experiences to people around the world.

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Inside Alibaba's digital-first club store

RetailDive

Store X is the online retailer's answer to Costco in a format that has caught fire in China as incomes rise and consumers look for new shopping experiences.

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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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Ecommerce Business Ideas For Students To Make Money Online In 2021

Ecommerce Guru

Every year, you’ve considered it. You’ve thought a slew of Ecommerce Business Ideas and envisioned how different your life would be if you could quit your job and make money online. You might easily travel the world, build an excellent lifestyle for yourself and your family, and attain financial independence. You may finally be free of the confines of a 9-to-5 job and have complete control over your schedule.

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CB Insights: Retail tech funding surpassed $31B in Q2

RetailDive

As retailers lean into technology to solve immediate and long-term issues, investments in the space have tripled from last year, the firm found.

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Preparing Your Marketplace Business for the Holidays During a Global Shipping Crisis

ChannelAdvisor

The effects of Covid-19 have heavily disrupted supply chains and have ignited a global shipping crisis. As a result, shipment costs have skyrocketed. Paired with labor shortages, congestion at ports, and reduced capacity in logistics systems, one could call this a perfect storm. . With that being said, the holiday season is right around the corner and the show must go on.

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Function of Beauty acquires personalized skin care company Atolla

RetailDive

In a quest to make customizable beauty "the new norm," the DTC hair care brand will use the acquisition to improve its skin care offering.

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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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IDC MarketScape Names Salsify a ‘Leader’ in PIM for Commerce | Salsify

Salsify

Salsify was just named a "Leader" in a new International Data Corporation (IDC) vendor assessment, "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Product Information Management Applications for Commerce 2021 Vendor Assessment.".

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Macy's wipes away $1.3B in debt

RetailDive

The department store is getting its financial house in order, but has more work to do if it's to sustain its recovery, analysts say.

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How to Choose the Best Shipping Carrier

ecomdash

In this guide, we discuss the factors that go into choosing a shipping carrier and help you make the right choice. The post How to Choose the Best Shipping Carrier appeared first on Ecomdash.

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SKU'd: How jeans are staging a comeback

RetailDive

People are (temporarily) putting down athleisure and picking up hard pants again. Only, this time around denim is taking the form of mom jeans.

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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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Ecommerce Lately August 2021

ecomdash

Ecommerce companies are joining the streaming industry, Amazon may start accepting cryptocurrency, plus other important ecommerce news. The post Ecommerce Lately August 2021 appeared first on Ecomdash.

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Sweaty Betty bought by US firm Wolverine in £300m deal

365 Retail

Sweaty Betty, the upmarket British sportswear brand, has been snapped up by a US-based company for around £300 million. The brand, which is known for its figure-hugging leggings, confirmed on Tuesday that it has struck a deal to be acquired by footwear and lifestyle group Wolverine Worldwide. London-founded activewear brand Sweaty Betty has been sold for £300m (Sweaty Betty/PA).

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IKEA to debut Swedish meatball-scented candle

RetailWire

IKEA is known, among other things, for the Swedish meatballs sold in its stores. Now, the retail furniture giant is looking to build on that appeal by including a new candle, scented to smell like its popular food dish, as part of a sweepstakes that will run from Aug. 6 through Aug. 22.

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Mike Ashley ‘set to step down’ as boss of Sports Direct’s parent company

365 Retail

Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is set to step down from leading his retail empire and hand the reins to his prospective son-in-law, according to reports. The tycoon is expected to reveal plans to step back from his role as chief executive of Frasers Group to become deputy chairman on Thursday, the Telegraph has reported. Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is reportedly planning to step down as chief executive of his Frasers Group retail empire (Owen Humphreys/PA).

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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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As Economy Recovers, Kibo’s Q2 2021 Ecommerce Quarterly Benchmarks Reflect Ongoing Shifts in Buying Behavior

Kibo

The global economy picked up considerably in Q2 2021, which meant big trend changes for ecommerce, too. Lockdowns in certain regions were lifted, and many people went back to shopping in stores. At the same time, millions more people are now used to online shopping — even for groceries — which affects year-over-year ecommerce trends. The U.S. saw an increase in buying behavior maturity, with consumers buying faster and with fewer clicks.

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John Lewis hands £5k pay raise to lorry drivers amid national shortage

365 Retail

The John Lewis Partnership has said it will raise its lorry driver salaries by £5,000 as the industry continues to face damaging worker shortages. The group – which runs the John Lewis department store arm and Waitrose supermarket chain – said it will start the increase in annual salaries on Sunday. John Lewis lorry outside of 10 Downing Street (Paul Grover/PA).

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Preparing Your Marketplace Business for the Holidays During a Global Shipping Crisis

ChannelAdvisor

The effects of Covid-19 have heavily disrupted supply chains and have ignited a global shipping crisis. As a result, shipment costs have skyrocketed. Paired with labor shortages, congestion at ports, and reduced capacity in logistics systems, one could call this a perfect storm. . With that being said, the holiday season is right around the corner and the show must go on.

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OMS Software Guide: Streamlining Order Management in 2021

Fabric Blog

Great e-commerce experiences don’t end when customers place their orders. Today’s customers expect smooth and speedy deliveries. Companies that meet these expectations can turn one-time buyers into repeat customers.

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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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Wegmans requiring associates to mask up, asks customers to do the same

RetailWire

Wegmans is now requiring associates working in the company’s 106 stores in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia to wear masks on the job in response to the health threat posed by the Delta variant. The family-owned grocery chain is also encouraging “all customers, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face mask while shopping with us.

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Time for retailers to take stock of shipping costs; playing the waiting game won’t win

365 Retail

Claire Webb from Advanced Supply Chain Group looks at why playing a waiting game won’t help retailers beat soaring shipping costs. Many retailers are looking to protect margins against rapidly rising shipping costs. A favoured way for trying to achieve this is to delay the placement of orders, with the assumption transportation prices will soon peak and rates will start to drop.

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Tyson Foods to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

RetailWire

Tyson Foods announced yesterday that it will required all of its 120,000 workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1 as a term of employment. The Tyson announcement stands out because it not only applies to corporate workers but also frontline employees in its manufacturing facilities.

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The Hut Group to snap up Cult Beauty in £275m deal

365 Retail

Ecommerce firm The Hut Group (THG) has sealed a £275 million deal to buy online-only beauty retailer Cult Beauty. It said the acquisition will boost THG’s sales for the next full year by £140 million, with an earnings increase of around £10 million. Cult Beauty has been bought by The Hut Group for £275 million (CultBeauty/PA). Cult Beauty was launched in London in 2008 by co-founders Jessica DeLuca and Alexia Inge and has built a strong following of customers searching for emerging, independent

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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