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Digital Payments Have Surpassed Traditional Payments In The US

Forrester eCommerce

Read this Forrester blog for data insights on what digital payment methods consumers are using instead of credit cards and cash.

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Best 7 eBay Sniping Tools To Win Auctions Automatically

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Winning an eBay auction requires more than just placing a bid, especially for in-demand items. It’s about timing and strategic bidding. But staying glued to your screen for the final countdown isn’t always possible. That’s where eBay sniping tools come in handy. In this post, I’ll share the best eBay sniping tools to help you place winning bids at the last second and give you an edge over the competition.

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Tailored to Perfection: Creating a Hyper-Local Shopping Experience with AI

Retail TouchPoints

It’s easy to understand, emotionally, why consumers would want to shop from a store that tailors its product assortments to the neighborhood they live in. For large chain retailers, it’s a way of letting the community know that consumers are seen and that the store wants to be part of the community. Ultimately, it sounds like a no-brainer for a retailer, but managing a localized assortment can be quite complex.

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LinkedIn Live Recap: Introducing fabric OMS, with Kim Zatlyn and Mike Micucci

Fabric

Welcome to our recap of fabric’s special Valentine’s Day LinkedIn Live event. In this webinar, Mike Micucci, CEO at fabric, joined Kimberley Zatlyn, VP of Product Marketing at fabric, to introduce fabric OMS , a powerful order management system (OMS) that enables retailers to streamline real-time inventory and order fulfillment. The discussion centered on order management, which is the heartbeat of any e-commerce business.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Sam’s Club to Open ‘Design Thinking Studio’ This Summer

Retail TouchPoints

Sam’s Club will open its 37,000-square-foot design thinking studio, dubbed Clubhouse, this summer on the retailer’s Bentonville, Ark. campus. Sam’s Club, which first announced plans for the studio in June 2022 , will use Clubhouse as an innovation engine for testing products and designing new, enhanced experiences for members and associates. Additionally, the retailer has digitized the process for ordering cakes, which members had identified as a pain point in their shopper experience.

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Tools to Export Google’s SERPs

Practical eCommerce

Knowing the URLs in organic search listings leads to further analysis, such as referring domains, page authority, word count, and more. The post Tools to Export Google’s SERPs appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Qurate Retail Group looks to streaming growth as Q4 revenue declines

RetailDive

The company this week also announced that QVC U.S. chief merchant Stacy Bowe is HSN’s new president.

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JCPenney Has a Date for the Prom: Designer Johnny Wujek

Retail TouchPoints

JCPenney is partnering with the celebrity designer dubbed the “King of Pop-Rock Couture” for its first-ever prom collection: JCProm with Johnny Wujek. The limited-time collection, priced from $59 to $250 , includes dresses, separates and fashion suits with clever details that allow for dramatic quick changes to the looks. The 22 statement pieces, available online and in select stores, include gowns with removable straps and reversible skirts as well as suits and jackets with zip-off tails.

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Food Packaging With Forever Chemicals No Longer Sold in US

RetailWire

Food packaging coated in forever chemicals will no longer be sold in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration reports that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are being phased out completely.

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4 Key Point-of-Sale Trends for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small. The centrality of the POS has led both retailers and solution providers to integrate it with other fundamental operational systems, from inventory and order management to customer relationship management (CRM) and, of course, payments.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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The Container Store lays off 100 employees amid ongoing sales declines

RetailDive

The move affects about 2.5% of the retailer’s workforce and follows lowered guidance for its fiscal year, which ends in a month.

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Voyant Beauty Worker Fired on Her First Day After Firm Discovered She Was Deaf

RetailWire

According to a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Voyant Beauty, a maker of skincare, hair, and bath products in Illinois, dismissed a worker on her first day of employment after finding out she was deaf.

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7 Reasons Why Social Media Marketing is Important For Your Business

Digital Doughnut

In the past two decades social media has become a crucial tool for marketers, enabling businesses to connect with potential customers. If your business has yet to embrace social media and you want to know why it is crucial when it comes to promoting your business, then keep reading.

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4 Myths of International Ecommerce Expansion 

ESW

Growing and established brands alike know that keeping to domestic markets hampers overall growth. With increased global internet use and social media exposure, more shoppers have more access to more products than ever before. In an environment that makes everything – including international ecommerce expansion – seem like only a matter of pressing a button, brands need to know the reality.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Building Brand Trust 101 | Salsify

Salsify

Learn how to build brand trust to strengthen your customer relationships and drive sales.

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Country Choice unveils its Easter lineup

TalkingRetail

Country Choice has revealed its Easter treats lineup for 2024. Among the highlights of the Easter treats collection are: Hot Cross Buns: spiced buns, filled with sultanas, raisins, mixed peel, and a white flour cross.

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The Backroom: The story behind our stories on shrink and theft

RetailDive

When the National Retail Federation retracted a theft claim following our coverage of its special report on crime, the news went viral. Here’s what it took to get the story.

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Nestle launches ice cream-inspired variations of its big brands

TalkingRetail

Nestlé has launched a new range of ice cream inspired sharing bags, featuring Aero, Milkybar, Munchies and Rowntree’s Randoms. Nestlé has announced its new range for 2024, the latest sharing bag selection, inspired by popular Ice Cream flavours.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Beyond Meat plans steep cost cuts as US demand remains weak

RetailDive

While the company lowered prices in the past to entice budget-conscious shoppers, an increase in prices on some of its product lines is planned to help restore margins.

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Key Takeaways from the Wiser Industry Leaders Brand Panel: Challenges and Adaptations

Wiser

Navigating the current retail landscape presents a unique set of challenges that retailers and brand manufacturers must face. One crucial theme addressed during a recent Customer Panel hosted by Wiser Solutions concerned the deficit of labor resources within the retail sector. Panelists highlighted the frustration with labor scarcity in an environment where consumer demands and expectations are constantly evolving.

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Family Dollar to pay $41.7M for issues tied to rat-infested warehouse

RetailDive

The discount retailer pleaded guilty to a one count misdemeanor violation after product contamination at the Arkansas distribution center.

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2024 Hottest Retail Loyalty Plans

RIS News

Take a look at the latest trends in loyalty and RIS News’ take on the membership programs that could change the loyalty game across the retail industry.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Central Co-op report outlines impact of retail crime on shopworkers and retailers

TalkingRetail

Central Co-op is encouraging its members, customers and colleagues to write to their local MPs and advocate for legislative reform, seeking to criminalise assaults on shopworkers.

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Foodhub delivers +86% basket conversion uplift using MoEngage’s AI-powered customer engagement solution

365 Retail

Online food delivery and takeaway app, Foodhub , has improved conversions and reduced basket abandonment, partnering with MoEngage, the insights-led customer engagement platform. Founded in 2008, Foodhub is now the UK’s third largest online food delivery service, which offers customers exclusive deals on online takeaways and food deliveries through its network of 30,000+ restaurant, takeaway and Quick Service Retail (QSR) partners.

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Wendy's Names New CIO

RIS News

Learn who will assume responsibility for all aspects of Wendy's global technology efforts.

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Oprah Winfrey Leaves WeightWatchers Board of Directors

RetailWire

Oprah Winfrey is stepping down from her role but promises to continue to "advise and collaborate" with WW moving forward

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Children’s brand Lovevery launches in Singapore

RetailDive

The expansion comes about a year after the children’s toy and educational company entered Australia.

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Chick-fil-A Recalls Polynesian Sauce Due to Potential Allergens

RetailWire

Chick-fil-A has initiated a recall of its Polynesian sauce, citing potential wheat and soy allergens. Customers who have acquired Polynesian dipping cups from Chick-fil-A between Feb. 14-27, 2024, are advised to discard them promptly.

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New research reveals the ‘best cities in the UK for independent retailers’

TalkingRetail

Considering the rise of Britons starting new business ventures, research by global fintech company SumUp has revealed the best cities in the UK for independent businesses.

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Bud Light Reveals Aftermath of Controversy

RetailWire

In 2023, Anheuser-Busch InBev faced a colossal setback, potentially losing $1.4 billion in sales due to a brief collaboration with a transgender influencer to endorse Bud Light beer.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.