Tue.May 17, 2022

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Meet The Analyst Covering Data Storytelling, Data Literacy And Data Leadership: Kim Herrington

Forrester eCommerce

Tell us about yourself: I help people seek, solicit, and speak data & information in safe to share environments. I can help data, technology, and business leaders influence culture change and ignite insight-driven decision making at their organizations. I empower those at any point in their development journey to be curious, creative, critical thinkers who […].

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U.S. Apparel Resale to Double in Next Five Years, Fueled by Retailers and Brands

Retail TouchPoints

There was a time, not too long ago, when it took a lot of convincing to get consumers to consider secondhand. Now, both consumers and the retailers that serve them are quite willingly jumping on the resale bandwagon, driving an already hot sector toward even further growth. The U.S. secondhand market is projected to double in the next five years, reaching $82 billion by 2026, according to ThredUP ’s 10 th annual Resale Report , conducted in partnership with GlobalData.

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New Tech TEI: Applying The TEI Methodology To Forecast Benefits Of New Technologies

Forrester eCommerce

Unlike the traditional TEI, the New Tech TEI methodology allows for a forward-looking ROI story that bridges the gap between historical data and business value impact. Rather than uncovering benefits already achieved, the New Tech TEI makes projections about the value that an organization will get from their technology investment.

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RICE 2022: How Coach Uses Store Design, Pop-Ups and Digital Installations to ‘Go Local’

Retail TouchPoints

During the design:retail Conference and Expo session titled How Coach Embraces Retail Transformation: From Physical to Immersive Experiences at the Retail Innovation Conference and Expo , Giovanni Zaccariello, SVP of Global Visual Experience at Coach , revealed how the brand’s prioritization of connecting locally with consumers is successfully driving interest in the Coach brand.

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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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Industry CRM: A Cocreation Opportunity For Vendors And Their Partners

Forrester eCommerce

More and more enterprises are opting for industry CRM solutions over its horizontal counterpart. These new solutions offer a vehicle for closer, more intentional relationships with the vendor's partners. This blog explores the top four benefits, as heard from the CRM vendors we spoke with.

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Tom Tailor Enhances Mobile Customer Experience With New App

Retail TouchPoints

Casual lifestyle brand Tom Tailor has launched a new mobile shopping experience through the NewStore omnichannel cloud platform’s Consumer App. Currently available in Germany, where Tom Tailor is headquartered, the app will eventually be expanded into additional markets. Tom Tailor was able to integrate the app into its existing ecommerce platform Scayle, affording real-time product and inventory information.

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Webinar Spotlights AAPI Entrepreneurs

Retail TouchPoints

Five leading and emerging Asian and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs will share their stories of the challenges involved in launching and operating brands as a member of a minority group during an interactive webinar airing May 26, 2022 at 1 p.m. Eastern. The webinar, presented by product discovery platform RangeMe , will feature: Rochelle Currie, Founder, Nila Botanics ; Lauren Jin, Founder, CLE Cosmetics ; Dr.

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The Time To Act On Inclusive Finance Is Now

Forrester eCommerce

To drive inclusive finance, financial services firms need to offer suitable, accessible, fair, and equitable (SAFE) financial products and services.

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David’s Bridal Acquires Digital Custom Wedding Dress Design Startup

Retail TouchPoints

Bridal and special occasion retailer David’s Bridal has acquired Anomalie , a digital startup that helps brides-to-be plan every detail of their wedding dresses through its Build Your Dress service. While specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, David’s Bridal will integrate the Anomalie team, assets and technology into its digital offerings. Anomalie Co-founder and CEO Leslie Voorhees Means will join David’s Bridal to lead new strategies and will report to the company’s Chief Marketing an

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5 Most Important 2022 Holiday Season Ecommerce Dates | Salsify

Salsify

While many shoppers are content to leave their holiday purchases to the last minute, brands don’t have this luxury. Nothing could be worse than putting off your end-of-year planning.

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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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Kwik Trip Debuts Bitcoin ATMs at 800 Midwest Locations

Retail TouchPoints

Convenience and gas chain Kwik Trip is bringing Coinsource bitcoin ATMs to its more than 800 locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa. Coinsource kiosks allow consumers to buy and sell bitcoin with U.S. dollars for an 11% fee and receive their bitcoin within minutes. Additionally, Kwik Trip Rewards members will have access to lower rates.

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3 of the Best Brand Collaborations in the Beauty Industry | Salsify

Salsify

Brand collaboration takes place when two brands join forces to promote a product or service — and it can be really powerful. The best brand collaborations help both parties reach new potential customers, increase social media engagement, promote a cause, boost sales, or achieve their own unique business goals.

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GameStop Poaches Belk CEO for COO Position

Retail TouchPoints

GameStop has named Belk ’s Interim CEO Nir Patel to the role of COO, effective May 31, 2022. Patel left Belk on May 16, and Belk President and COO Don Hendricks was appointed to the Interim CEO position in his place. Patel was promoted to CEO in July 2021 as part of the retailer’s turnaround efforts following its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an expedited “ one-day reorganization.

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Axerve white paper explores digital payments trends & the importance of multi-channel and hyper-personalised payments services

365 Retail

Axerve, Payment Partner to Grow, specialising in creating accessible and frictionless payment solutions for Ecommerce and physical sales, today announces the release of a new white paper, ‘ New technologies and trends in digital payments in 2022 ’. The white paper explores the drivers behind growing digital payment forms worldwide and assesses the impact that the proliferation of new digital payment methods is having on merchants.

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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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How Brands Can Map Out Contextual vs. Additive Advertising in the Metaverse

Retail TouchPoints

One common misunderstanding of the metaverse is that it’s a singular destination, which couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, it’s pretty much everything and the kitchen sink — it spills over, across and through all of our digital, virtual and physical lives into a myriad network of experiences. If you strip everything else away, the simplest way to define the metaverse is “the next evolution of the internet” — where different iterations and instances of our work, communication and entert

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Google opens second retail store

RetailDive

The tech company says its new Brooklyn location is the first of its "neighborhood stores," meant to be more intimate and community focused.

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South Shields’ New Look scoops first win in UK wide store competition

365 Retail

A nationwide competition to celebrate the pride, commitment and exceptional service given by teams working in stores across the UK has announced its first monthly winner: New Look’s King Street store in South Shields. . Proud of My Store crowned Store Manager Serena Martinez (pictured) and her team as their April winners, after judges were bowled over by the energy, drive and team spirit that shone through in their entry, alongside a drive to make sure that customers always come first. .

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Walmart's profits take a hit as fuel spikes and consumers react to inflation

RetailDive

As costs continue rising, the retailer is being strategic about pricing — raising and rolling back as it seeks market share and profit.

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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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Shaftesbury announce major acquisition in heart of Soho portfolio

365 Retail

Shaftesbury, the Real Estate Investment Trust which owns a 16 acre portfolio in London’s West End, announces that it has acquired a 200 year ungeared leasehold interest in the lower floors of 92-104 Berwick Street, Soho, for £27.5 million (excluding purchase costs). Purchased from the Administrator of Berwick Street Securities LLP, the interest comprises c.15,600 sq. ft. of retail and c.3,600 sq. ft. which is suitable for restaurant accommodation, all of which will be available from Autumn 2022.

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Target to award $25M in paid media to diverse brands

RetailDive

While a typical paid media program through Target costs more than $50,000, Roundel Media Fund participants would receive the same reach for $5,000.

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Loyalty Landscape: If Your Business Can't Survive Without Ads, it's Dead

Smile.io

If you were to turn off all of your paid marketing and ads, what would happen? How long could you stay in business? If your answers are “not sure” or “not long”, then, as a merchant, you’re Default Dead. Ecommerce brands & Default Dead or Default Alive Default Dead, in an ecommerce context, means if you were to lose your paid acquisition channels and your repeat customers, organic, and word-of-mouth new customers don’t cover your essential expenses,

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Klarna debuts virtual shopping tool

RetailDive

The platform is adding more services as the buy now, pay later industry faces more regulatory scrutiny.

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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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Yodel partners with Certas Energy to roll out HVO as its diesel alternative to fuel shunters

365 Retail

UK independent parcel carrier, Yodel, has today announced that it is partnering with Certas Energy to roll out the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a cleaner alternative to diesel, to fuel its shunter fleets at its Shaw, Wednesbury and Hatfield sorting centres. HVO is a drop-in diesel alternative manufactured from 100% renewable and sustainable waste.

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Bark taps former Nike, Weight Watchers exec as chief marketing officer

RetailDive

Cindy Gustafson will be responsible for leading the online pet retailer's brand direction and driving growth.

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10 Most Important SEO Strategies for Small Businesses

Digital Doughnut

Did you know that 71 percent of small businesses have an online presence? And that almost 80 percent of people check out the online presence of local businesses before visiting or buying anything from them? Hence it is crucial to have your business online if you want to stay competitive in the market.

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Important Tips To Increase Your Ecommerce Sales in India

Ecommerce Guru

Expanding ecommerce sales in India is the fundamental goal of countless businesses, big and small alike. Whether you run a confectionery business or work for a big ecommerce brand like Amazon, increasing your sales through these online channels is a skillful task. It seems very easy, a lot easier than it actually is. The competition is very high in the market; recent studies claim that big ecommerce brand sales are expected to reach over 7000 […].

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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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Why Your Retail Business Needs Credit Report Services

RetailMinded

In an era of turbulence, it’s essential to make your business as sturdy as possible. If you’re in the retail industry, you know how tough things can be. In fact, during the first half of 2017, several significant retailers were forced to go out of business due to poor planning owing to economic inflation. With that in mind, it’s more important than ever for you to find ways to protect your business from unfortunate events, especially during these trying times.

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Starbucks will pay for workers to travel for abortions

RetailWire

Starbucks said it will cover travel expenses for workers seeking abortions far from home. Sara Kelly, Starbucks acting executive vice president of partner resources, said, “Regardless of where you live or what you believe, partners enrolled in Starbucks healthcare will now be offered reimbursement for eligible travel expenses when accessing abortion or gender-affirming procedures when those services are not available within 100 miles of a partner’s home.”.

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The Great Resignation Has Placed Talent in the Driver's Seat

Digital Doughnut

Aquent, the innovative recruitment agency for creative, digital & marketing roles, announce the results of its latest Talent Insights Report. The key takeaways from this year’s iteration are the significant impact of the post-Pandemic ‘Great Resignation’, and the rise of the hybrid workplace as a recruitment deciding factor.

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Walmart falls short of earnings expectations as higher costs eat into profits

RetailWire

Walmart reported earnings per share of $1.30, below the $1.48 expected by analysts. The retailer, whose revenue exceeded the consensus, pointed to higher fuel and inventory costs as factors affecting its profitability.

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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