Mon.Sep 12, 2022

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Bot Rot: 5 Reasons Why Retailers Need to Ensure Products Go to People

Retail TouchPoints

In early 2022, a top 10 footwear brand dropped an exclusive line of sneakers. Traffic to the site soared. The sneakers sold out. On the surface, everything went as planned. But behind the scenes, something was wrong. Queue-it ran a post-sale audit on this sneaker drop, finding up to 97% of the activity was inorganic — clicks, visits and requests from bots designed to snatch up stock for resale at huge markups.

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422: This Student Makes $2M Selling Womens Clothing Online With Ming Wang

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I have Ming Wang on the show. Ming is a student in my Create A Profitable Online Store course and she’s the founder of Alina Mae Maternity, a store that sells maternity clothing for business professionals. Despite being a very difficult niche to sell into, Ming has managed to make over $2 million per year selling clothing on Amazon and her own website.

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DTC Brand Aims to Make Furniture Shopping ‘Easy Like Sunday Morning’

Retail TouchPoints

Anyone who has purchased furniture for their office, apartment or home would agree it can be a long, arduous process. Once you’ve gone through the time and effort to measure the space, compare and select the pieces you need, you often have to wait weeks, even months, for them to arrive at your doorstep. But new direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands like Sundays are designed to streamline the process and develop multipurpose products that can adapt as consumers’ needs change.

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Igniting Growth for the Future of Ecommerce at 2022 Partner Summit

BigCommerce

The 2022 Partner Summit turned up the heat, igniting growth and opportunity amongst BigCommerce partners.

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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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JCPenney Aims to Boost Beauty Inclusivity with New AR, AI Tools

Retail TouchPoints

JCPenney is doubling down on its inclusivity efforts in the beauty space through a new partnership with Revieve , offering a collection of AR- and AI-powered beauty and skincare experiences. The new digital experiences have launched a little over a year after the debut of JCPenney Beauty , a reimagined in-store and online beauty experience aimed at “amplifying diverse and inclusive brands.

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Prioritize Effectiveness Over Efficiency To Succeed In Times Of Uncertainty

Forrester eCommerce

Explore what enterprises and tech leaders can do to pivot away from just focusing on operational efficiencies towards making the effectiveness around customer and employee experiences and enhanced flexibility their key goals.

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Oh, How I Love Thee — Brand Preference Measurement Goes Deeper Than Awareness

Forrester eCommerce

We all understand the feeling of love, whether we’re thinking of family, romance, or a favorite food. When talking about brands, we call that love “preference.” It’s the deepest connection that’s reserved for a select group and is based on trust. Whether you’re early in the process of building a brand or managing a well-established […].

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Belk Names Don Hendricks as Permanent CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Belk has named Don Hendricks to its CEO position on a permanent basis following his interim appointment in May 2022. Hendricks joined the Southeastern U.S. department store retailer in 2016 as its COO, and in 2019 Hendricks became responsible for Belk’s stores business. During his time as President and COO, Hendricks drove Belk to enhance its omnichannel capabilities and navigated the retailer through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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You Say Tum-AY-Toe, I Say Tum-AH-Toe — What’s Your AIOps Perspective?

Forrester eCommerce

We all see and experience things through the lens of prior travels and encounters. This is no different from the path you choose to move forward with your AIOps implementations. An outcome of our Now Tech: Artificial Intelligence For IT Operations, Q2 2022 report was confirmation that more vendors have entered the AIOps market. I […].

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Tuesday Morning Receives $32 Million Lifeline from Retail Ecommerce Ventures and Ayon Capital

Retail TouchPoints

Tuesday Morning has received a $32 million investment from Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), the parent company of Pier 1 Imports , Linens ‘n Things , Stein Mart and other brands, and Ayon Capital. The funding, along with $3 million in convertible debt financing from certain Tuesday Morning leaders including CEO Fred Hand, will help the troubled retailer implement an omnichannel turnaround plan.

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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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What is Visual Merchandising?

Wiser

In the restaurant business, they say that “People eat with their eyes first.”. That means that even if the food is cooked perfectly and is delicious, a bad presentation can put someone off before they even try it. Retailers and brands are facing the same challenges. You might have the best products or prices on the market, but if your stores are bland or the products are poorly displayed, people will look elsewhere.

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Mysterio Theme Review: A Full Run-down of This Fashion Theme

Ecommerce Platforms

If you own a Shopify store or considering launching a Shopify website , you might be in the market for a theme. Mysterio is one such option that provides fashion-based stores with the tools they need to showcase their products in the best possible light. Not only do users benefit from media-rich layout designs, but you can also create marketing incentives to boot.

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Why m-commerce is the new e-commerce and why retailers need to adapt quickly

RetailDive

Market disruption has triggered massive changes in the retail sector, and one of the biggest developments is a major shift by shoppers toward m-commerce or mobile shopping and ordering.

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How to Calculate Your Amazon Storage Fees

Algopix

Updated September 2022. Ah…Amazon storage fees: who doesn’t love to calculate what they owe? Naturally, you hope to pay as little as possible, having all your products fly out of the warehouse, so there’s not much to pay, right? Unfortunately, that usually isn’t how today’s eCommerce works (unless there’s something we’re not aware of). So, for you, the Amazon seller, here’s the question: how much are Amazon storage fees?

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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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Target partners with FAO Schwarz on exclusive, multiyear deal

RetailDive

The retailer's stores will feature a dedicated space for the toy company, with demonstrations at select stores throughout the holiday season.

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What Is Google Smart Bidding?

ChannelAdvisor

Do we hear $5? $10? . If you’re new to Google Smart Bidding, you may be just as confused as a first-timer at an auction house. . On Google, your ability to master keyword bids has a huge influence on your ad visibility, as well as the level of interaction you receive for each query. The dynamic nature of search auctions means the right bid is usually a moving target that simply can’t be reached at scale.

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Kohl’s expands adaptive products offer with apparel for adults

RetailDive

The effort furthers the retailer’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals and its access to what may be a $400 billion-plus market in just five years.

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Part 1: How Retailers Can Navigate the eCommerce Economy

GetElastic

How much will eCommerce spending change with current economic projections? The answer is more complicated than you’d think. There are a lot of mixed signals about the post-peak-pandemic and pre-recession economy. After lockdowns lifted, many expected spending to persistently swing back toward brick-and-mortar retail. In reality, the swing might not be as dramatic as projected, with spending remaining somewhat flat.

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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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Tuesday Morning gets a lifeline from Pier 1 owners

RetailDive

Retail Ecommerce Ventures is set to provide the retailer with new debt capital as well as access to its e-commerce platform and Pier 1 goods.

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Mars, Trinny London & Dr. Martens lead conference programme at IRX @ DTX+UCX

365 Retail

Experts from Mars, Trinny London and Dr. Martens are some of the global range of speakers at IR X @ DTX+UCX taking place on 12 & 13 October. The show, held at London’s ExCeL, has a dedicated conference with sessions tailored to address the needs of retail professionals, covering marketing, growth, delivery, customer engagement, omnichannel innovation and fulfilment.

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What happened to off-price retail this year?

RetailDive

The segment has thrived whether the economy was up or down, but its traditional resilience may not be what it once was.

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The Golden Quarter: Planning for profit with intelligent merchandising

365 Retail

16 September marks the 100-day countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter; the busiest period in the retail calendar. The Golden Quarter can be a difficult time for retail businesses, but this year, of all years, will be a real challenge. The cost-of-living crisis continued disruption to supply chains, the effect on global trade and freight costs as a result of the rising dollar, as well as strike action affecting ports and transport links, will all have a significant impact on the

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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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Belk names CEO

RetailDive

Don Hendricks, who has been serving as the department store’s interim CEO since May, has taken the top role.

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In An Agile World, Who Needs B2B Marketing Planning?

Forrester eCommerce

With a fiercely competitive business landscape, organisations have pushed the gas pedal to raise their growth momentum. New technologies and tech disruptions are mandating newer ways of working. Constantly evolving customer expectations and buying behaviour are pushing marketing organisations to deliver results and high impact, all the time. B2B marketing teams are under pressure to […].

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HSN creates YouTube TV channel

RetailDive

The company wants to connect with more shoppers, but industry analysts are concerned about whether it can weather economic volatility.

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How Local Pharmacies And Retailers Are Transforming The Clinical Trial Delivery Model

RetailMinded

In a world where patients are becoming less and less willing to travel, many clinical trials struggle to find a suitable model for delivering their services. One solution has been to partner with local pharmacies and retailers. These businesses have been able to connect with patients in new ways, but they also have the added benefit of offering personalized care.

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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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Best Buy bucks the glut trend, boasting healthy inventory

RetailDive

The consumer electronics company saw inventory down 6% year over year in Q2.

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Burger King to spend $400 million to pump new life into U.S. business

RetailWire

Burger King plans to spend $400 million to renovate restaurants and increase its advertising presence in an attempt to drive the chain’s sales in the U.S. The fast-food chain reported flat same-store sales, trailing rivals McDonald’s and Wendy’s.

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The majority of Instagram users now shop on the app. How should retailers reach them?

RetailDive

Four steps to building positive brand experiences and driving sales on Instagram.

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Starbucks makes first foray into web3 tech

RetailWire

Starbucks has introduced Starbucks Odyssey, which will combine the chain’s rewards program with a non-fungible token (NFT) platform. Starbucks Odyssey will give customers the ability to purchase and earn digital assets that will lead to exclusive rewards and experiences.

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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