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Predictions 2021: Cloud Computing Powers Pandemic Recovery

Forrester eCommerce

Get a deep-dive on Forrester's prediction that cloud computing will help companies around the world accelerate pandemic recovery in 2021.

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The Marketer’s Guide to LinkedIn Stories

Kissmetrics

LinkedIn Stories are here, and the first thing you might be thinking is, “How can I use them to grow my business”? We all see how powerful stories are for brands on platforms like Instagram. Over 500 million people use Stories each day, but how can you use this social strategy to boost your professional reputation on LinkedIn? In this guide, I’ll show you how to use LinkedIn Stories and share strategies you can start implementing today.

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Europe Predictions 2021: Protecting Personal Data Remains A Priority In The EU

Forrester eCommerce

After an unpredictable 2020, next year will still be a year of uncertainty and change. Despite this uncertainty, Europe will maintain a clear commitment to data protection. As communities, consumers, and businesses leave the pandemic behind, they will embrace a new normal. In Europe, three trends related to data protection will emerge: Regulatory activity will […].

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Fender Breaks Ecommerce Records with ‘Play Through’ Online Music Lessons

Retail TouchPoints

Despite the turmoil COVID-19 has caused for the retail industry, brands across many categories have found innovative ways to stay connected to their communities and continue to generate business revenue, especially through ecommerce. Instrument maker Fender , for example, wanted to find a way to keep consumers engaged despite its dealer network being disrupted by store closures.

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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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10 Tips For Writing a Winning LinkedIn Headline

Kissmetrics

LinkedIn’s 690 million members include 180 million senior-level influencers, 63 million decision-makers and 10 million C-level executives. Hence, there are a lot of influential people on LinkedIn that have hiring power and purchase power. Whatever you hope to achieve from using the network, you’ll want to make a good impression. Your headline is the first thing that people see aside from your profile picture.

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Alibaba Acquires Controlling Stake in Sun Art Hypermarket Chain

Retail TouchPoints

Ecommerce giant Alibaba will invest approximately $3.6 billion in the 484 -store Sun Art hypermarket chain in a bid to compete in China’s growing online grocery industry. The transaction raises Alibaba’s aggregate direct and indirect stake in Sun Art to approximately 72% and demonstrates its “New Retail” strategy by further integrating online and offline resources in China’s retail sector.

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Belk Adds Same-Day Delivery Option

Retail TouchPoints

Department store retailer Belk will provide same-day delivery on select merchandise for orders placed before 2 pm, with delivery the following day for orders coming in after that time. The retailer will charge $14.95 on orders under $49 and $9.95 for orders larger than that amount. Qualifying items on the Belk website will carry a Same Day Delivery icon.

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Alibaba vs Amazon – Who’s Dominating Ecommerce And Key Differences

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Have you ever wondered how Alibaba makes money and how they compare to Amazon? The post will provide an in depth comparison of Alibaba vs Amazon. There’s no question that Alibaba and Amazon dominate the worldwide ecommerce market. Amazon is the 800 pound ecommerce gorilla in the USA and across Europe. Meanwhile, Alibaba has established itself as Amazon’s strongest competitor and the world’s largest B2B ecommerce marketplace.

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Purple Ventures North of the Border with Sleep Country Canada

Retail TouchPoints

Mattress retailer Purple is partnering with Sleep Country Canada to bring its products to all 280 of the retailer’s stores across Canada. The expansion marks the first time Purple products will be available for purchase in physical retail locations outside of the U.S. The digitally native brand’s international expansion comes on the heels of record Q2 sales numbers and expansion of its U.S. manufacturing with the opening of a new facility in Georgia.

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Forrester eCommerce

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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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CVS Health Hiring 15,000 New Employees to Prepare for Flu Season, COVID Vaccine

Retail TouchPoints

CVS Health will add 15,000 employees, including more than 10,000 for new pharmacy technician roles, as the retailer plans for an uptick in COVID-19 and flu incidences during the colder months. The move also will prepare the company for rapid administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, should one emerge. Pharmacy locations will be filled as soon as possible.

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ShipStation vs ShippingEasy: An Introduction (Oct 2020)

Ecommerce Platforms

It takes more than a great product and some competitive prices to build a successful business. You also need a way to ensure that your products are going to reach your customers. That’s where solutions like ShipStation and ShippingEasy come in. Both of these solutions are designed to simplify order fulfilment and delight your customers. These order fulfillment companies help you to keep track of your transactions and figure out when you need to ship products to customers.

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5 retail holiday predictions for 2020

RetailDive

In an unpredictable year it's hard to see what's on the immediate horizon — particularly when it comes to consumer spending habits.

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Budweiser Brewing Group removes plastic rings from can portfolio

TalkingRetail

Budweiser Brewing Group has removed the plastic rings from its entire range of cans. The company’s Budweiser, Bud Light, and Stella Artois brands now feature recyclable wraps. Research from the brand found that, when considering plastic rings, 56% think of wildlife trapped in them and 53% think of ocean pollution. When asked more broadly about.

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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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Building bigger baskets by increasing engagement in a mission-driven world

RetailDive

Online shopping participation has accelerated at warp speed through the evolution of COVID-19. More and more people are choosing alternative shopping options like home delivery, click-and-collect and curbside.

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Amazon Prime Day 2020 Stats, Recap, & Results

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Published October 19, 2020. After being postponed from July to October due to the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon Prime Day 2020 went off without a hitch. The annual sales event took place on October 13 and October 14 this year across the U.S. and 18 other countries. Prime members saved more than $1.4 billion over the two-day sales event, according to a press release from Amazon.

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Nordstrom expands online order pickup to Rack stores

RetailDive

The retailer will offer fulfillment services at its off-price stores and hire 22,000 holiday staffers ahead of a season expected to be more online than ever.

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Walkers supports food bank charity with festive flavour

TalkingRetail

Walkers is launching a limited edition “Power of Sausage Roll” flavour in partnership with food bank charity the Trussell Trust and internet celebrity LadBaby. The flavour is available from today in a £1 multi-pack of five and 5p from every pack sold will be donated to the Trussell Trust, as well as the proceeds from.

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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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Life after liquidation: Why some brands thrive after closing shop and others don't

RetailDive

The market keeps growing for retail IP even after physical stores close. But does every dead retail brand need saving?

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Nearly a half of consumers will turn to Amazon for their Christmas shopping this year

Retail Technology Review

With consumer behaviour drastically changing as a result of Covid-19, just under a half of UK shoppers (44%) plan to complete their Christmas shopping online this year – with a majority (42%) looking to turn to Amazon first. This is according to newly released findings from Episerver, the customer-centric digital experience company.

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Fisher-Price opens virtual toy museum on Instagram to seize consumer nostalgia trend

RetailDive

Timed around the holidays, the activation celebrates the brand's nine decades in operation and features an e-gift shop selling goods from parent Mattel.

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Spend a day with boxing champion with Lucozade Sport promotion

TalkingRetail

Lucozade Sport is set to run an on-pack promotion to offer one shopper the chance to meet boxer Anthony Joshua. The promotion will run from November 2020 to January 2021, in time for Joshua’s match in December, across 500ml packs of Lucozade Sport Orange, Raspberry, and Fruit Punch, offering one shopper the chance to win.

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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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What September's retail sales rebound means for the holidays

RetailDive

As the U.S. faces another apparent pandemic surge, a wobbly economy and a national election, uncertainty rules.

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Double honour for Henderson Group companies in annual responsible business awards

TalkingRetail

Henderson Group has been honoured for two of its initiatives in annual awards celebrating the best businesses in Northern Ireland. The group’s wholesale and technology companies both picked up awards as responsible business champions at the event organised by trade organisation Business in the Community. Henderson Wholesale, which employs over 600 staff, was rewarded for.

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Study: Over one-third of shoppers experience 'substantial' shipping delays

RetailDive

Making the delivery and returns process more convenient could help retailers win customer loyalty, according to a report from Narvar.

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How to Protect Your Store from Premises Liability Claims

RetailMinded

Premises liability claims hold that the property owner or manager is responsible for any damages that arise because someone was injured on that person’s property. In these cases, it is expected that the owner or whoever occupies or manages that property should take all reasonable actions to ensure and maintain a safe environment for anyone who comes into it.

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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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Stein Mart's IP up for sale

RetailDive

As it liquidates in bankruptcy, the discount retailer is putting its brand name and other nonphysical assets on the market.

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Modern Product Discovery Solutions Solve for Complex Shopper Intent

Kibo

Providing rich relevance, especially on matters of modern product discovery, is a hard problem to solve. Even the Googles and Amazons of the world struggle with it. Take this example on Amazon. A search for “ 3d hp printer ” yields less-than-ideal results. Instead of surfacing 3D printers, HP laser printers are exposed to the shopper: However, a slight tweak from “3d hp printer” to “3d printer” reveals that lots of 3D printers are available.

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US, EU apparel buyers canceled $16B in orders in the spring: report

RetailDive

Apparel buyers' response to steep demand drops in the spring stoked concerns about the future of people and entities in apparel-producing countries.

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Retailer scoops top cash prize in ‘Win-Win’ promotion to help fund his store upgrade

TalkingRetail

A retailer has scooped the first prize of £25,000 in Mondel?z International’s “Win-Win” promotion which will help fund the refurbishment of his store. Kandasamy Mugunthan, who runs Chart Downs News in Dorking, Surrey, has also won £25,000 for the charity of his choice. Four other retailers have also received cash prizes for their stores and.

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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