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How To Master Emerging Technologies in the 2020s?

Forrester eCommerce

Social, mobile, big data and cloud are mainstream. What is next? These technologies helped startups become multibillion-dollar enterprises and led to an AI revival. Today, however, only about ΒΌ of efforts gets past pilot phase with AI. Is implementing AI in production going to trigger new waves of change? Will the pattern be similar to […].

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NRF Webinar: Retailers Must Embrace Role as Community Stewards to Succeed in the Next Normal

Retail TouchPoints

The NRF has high hopes for the retail industry as we emerge from the pandemic and shoppers return to in-person experiences. As they do, corporate responsibility is expected to once again take the spotlight, according to panelists on the State of Retail and the Consumer 2021 webinar. Findings from the latest Future Consumer Index, a quarterly survey by EY (formerly Ernst & Young), showed that 77% of shoppers feel that brands must behave ethically and in line with community expectations.

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The Forrester Waveβ„’: Content Platforms, Q2 2021 Is Live β€” ECM Continues Its Evolution

Forrester eCommerce

The latest edition of “The Forrester Waveβ„’: Content Platforms, Q2 2021” is now available to Forrester clients! The enterprise content management (ECM) market continues its evolution, with vendors stepping up their investments in cloud-first, flexible platforms. While many vendors still offer products that can be deployed on-premises or in a hosted model, cloud has become […].

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Rite Aid Charges New Chief Retail Officer with Developing its Store of the Future

Retail TouchPoints

Rite Aid has promoted Andre Persaud to the role of Chief Retail Officer. Persaud, who has held the role of EVP, Retail since February 2020 , will now be responsible for orchestrating new in-store experiences and operations processes under the retailer’s RxEvolution strategy. In his prior role, Persaud oversaw Rite Aid’s inventory and supply chain management, field team management, store operations, asset protection and facility maintenance and repairs.

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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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Helium 10 Vs Jungle Scout – The Best Amazon Seller Tools For 2021

My Wife Quit Her Job

Helium 10 vs Jungle Scout. Which Amazon seller tool is the best for you? This post will break down and compare the 2 most popular Amazon tools from the perspective of a 7 figure ecommerce business owner who has used both services. In order to be successful selling on Amazon today, you absolutely need to use an Amazon seller tool. Otherwise, you’ll be at a severe disadvantage compared to other FBA sellers.

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retailX Heads Back to Chicago, Providing 7 Targeted Tracks on Industry Tech & Trends

Retail TouchPoints

After a year without in-person events and trade shows, Retail TouchPoints (RTP) is excited to head back to Chicago for retailX , the premier conference and trade event designed to connect retail executives with thought leaders and solution and service providers in key disciplines. The RTP editorial team has partnered extensively with retailX on developing the content, themes and sessions for the in-person event, which will be held August 24-25, 2021, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Popeyes to Debut Sustainably Built Restaurant in Canada

Retail TouchPoints

Quick-service restaurant chain Popeyes will open a new sustainably constructed location in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. It marks the brand’sfirst location built using materials and technologies that are significantly more sustainable than those used in traditional construction. Popeyes teamed up with green construction technology company Nexii Building Solutions Inc. to erect the new location in less than two weeks, supporting its rapid growth and expansion in Canada (the chain now has 12 restaurants

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The rise of the virtual high street: How the pandemic has reshaped our buying habits

Retail Technology Review

The pandemic has transformed the high street, with smaller retail brands having to quickly innovate, and global household names becoming more agile to meet consumer demands and expectations.

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Spar Scotland trials fruit campaign with SGF Healthy Living Programme

TalkingRetail

Spar Scotland is launching a new campaign with The SGF Healthy Living Programme (HLP) where participating stores will give out free fruit to children to encourage them to eat more fruit and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. The trial will take place in six Spar Scotland stores in Kincorth, Mastrick, Northfield, Tarves, Peterhead and Keith in. This story continues at Spar Scotland trials fruit campaign with SGF Healthy Living Programme.

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Udemy Review (June 2021): Is Udemy The Most Popular Online Course Marketplace?

Ecommerce Platforms

If you've thought of buying or selling an online course at some point, Udemy has most likely come across your radar. It's by far the most popular place to purchase online courses, and the quality is usually pretty respectable. What's more is that as a consumer, you can check ratings and reviews to filter out the junk. But the big question for you is whether or not it's a viable place for selling your own online courses.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, RomΓ‘n 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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What's next for Lululemon's tech ambitions?

RetailDive

A year ago, the retailer acquired Mirror. But patents reveal that the at-home fitness technology is perhaps just the beginning of a new chapter of innovation.

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PayPoint admits shortcomings

TalkingRetail

PayPoint chief executive Nick Wiles has written an open letter to retailers acknowledging the company’s shortcomings in the past year. Wiles says: β€œAfter listening to our retailer partners extensively over the past year, it is also clear to me that PayPoint’s relationship with its retailer partners has not been good enough and, too often, we. This story continues at PayPoint admits shortcomings.

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How Jo-Ann Stores uses modern solutions to make sourcing truly strategic

RetailDive

Despite the growing strategic significance of sourcing, many enterprises still rely on manual workflows and legacy tools for sourcing, contracts, and supplier engagement.

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NFRN backs UK deposit return scheme for 2024

TalkingRetail

The NFRN has confirmed its support for a deposit return scheme for the whole of the UK in its response to a government consultation. However, the trade association warned that whether a deposit return scheme can be delivered across the UK, excluding Scotland, in 2024 depends on a number of factors, including the speed at. This story continues at NFRN backs UK deposit return scheme for 2024.

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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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Home Depot buys a ship as a supply chain workaround

RetailWire

Home Depot has taken a number of steps to work around supply chain interruptions that have taken place since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The home improvement chain has gone so far as to acquire its own shipping vessel to transport goods from overseas markets. The ship will begin running next month.

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New design roll-out for Cathedral City price-marked packs

TalkingRetail

Saputo Dairy UK is rolling out a new design for its Cathedral City price-marked pack range this month. A consistent Β£2.49 price mark will feature across the brand’s block, grated and sliced price-marked pack formats and a Union Jack has been added to the front of block and grated packs, as the brand holds a. This story continues at New design roll-out for Cathedral City price-marked packs.

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Kooomo locks in online success for EverydaySafe

Retail Technology Review

Gunnebo, a global provider of security products, services and software, has selected global eCommerce platform provider Kooomo to launch its new one-stop B2B e-shop for resellers of its innovative EverydaySafe, a compact safe that discreetly integrates into kitchen units.

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ACS urges stores to get involved in Loneliness Awareness Week

TalkingRetail

The Association of Convenience Stores is encouraging local stores to get involved in Loneliness Awareness Week (14-18 June), which aims to encourage people to continue to reach out and support those who may be feeling lonely. The Tackling Loneliness Network Action Plan brings different sectors together to share expertise and consider ways to reduce loneliness.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you knowβ€”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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Klarna raises $639M, eyes international expansion

RetailDive

Klarna, now with a $45 billion market valuation, aims to expand its global market share and in-store buy now, pay later options.

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Postmasters recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

TalkingRetail

Two postmasters have been recognised by the Queen’s in her Birthday Honours List for the support they gave their communities during the pandemic. Sara Barlow, postmaster for Rainhill Post Office in Merseyside, has been awarded a British Empire Medal. Barlow is chair of the Rainhill Community Support Group set up to support the people of. This story continues at Postmasters recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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Looking Back: Amazon Prime Day 2020 Stats + Trends

ROI Revolution

Published June 14, 2021. After an unprecedented move from July to October and alongside significant supply chain strain, Amazon Prime Day 2020 delivered $10.4 billion in sales. That was up 45.2% from $7.16 billion in 2019 and a whopping 148.2% from $4.19 billion in 2018. The annual sales event took place on October 13 and October 14 this year across the U.S. and 18 other countries.

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How to Take Control of the Digital Shelf | Salsify

Salsify

β€œInitially, we thought Salsify would just be a useful tool to add onto what we already had in place. But what we found is that Salsify really needs to be at the center of everything if you want to fully appreciate its value.” β€” Sean Donovan, Digital Channel Manager of the Americas, MSA Safety. A consistent online presence makes a big difference in terms of how a brand is perceived and how successful its ecommerce efforts can be.

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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

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Birmingham store see sales rise after conversion to Nisa

TalkingRetail

Independent retailer the Dougalls Group has reported a 25% increase in sales at its Nisa Local store in the Northfield area of Birmingham after making a series of changes made to a store. It took less than five days to convert the 3,000sq ft store from a Co-op, with the new-look store opening 10 months. This story continues at Birmingham store see sales rise after conversion to Nisa.

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Consumer spending grew 7.6 per cent in May as easing of restrictions saw more Brits shop, socialise and get set for summer

Retail Technology Review

Consumer spending rose 7.6 per cent in May compared to the same period in 2019 – the highest growth recorded since coronavirus restrictions began – as the further lifting of lockdown restrictions encouraged more Brits to shop and socialise.

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Why You Should Consider Selling on Boutique Online Marketplaces

ChannelAdvisor

Marketplaces are a great way to get your product in front of more people and new customers. But some downsides can come with large marketplaces that promise quick and cheap deals. For a seller, it might mean having to lower your prices to keep up with competition overseas or hiring more employees to get your products out fast. So how do you get your products in front of millions without sacrificing a profit?

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Citing COVID-19, mall REIT Washington Prime Group lands in bankruptcy court

RetailDive

But like most of the retailers filing under Chapter 11 in the past several months, the company's woes predate the pandemic.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Forest Feast rolls out chocolate fruit snacks

TalkingRetail

Snacking brand Forest Feast has launched a vegan Dipped Fruit range. The range consists of Sour Cherries, Mango and Mountain Figs covered in 60% Dark Cocoa, retailing at Β£3.50 per pack. The brand said more consumers are looking to make better choices when it comes to snacking, with Google searches for β€œhealthy snacks” up 110%. This story continues at Forest Feast rolls out chocolate fruit snacks.

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AI and agents: The new retail CX power couple

RetailDive

This power couple can generate some staggering results—if you work to minimize technology silos, maximize opportunities for collaboration.

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Scottish wholesalers urge businesses to #BeKindToWholesale

TalkingRetail

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a #BeKindToWholesale campaign in response to recent incidents of β€œunacceptable abuse” towards wholesale staff including delivery drivers, telesales, and credit control teams. The campaign aims to highlight that wholesalers are operating under stressful conditions. Colin Smith, SWA chief executive, said: β€œAfter an enormously difficult year for everyone concerned, This story continues at Scottish wholesalers urge businesses to #BeKindToWholesal

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4 first-party data strategies to boost email engagement

Liveintent

In the scramble to prepare for a cookieless world wide web, one approach to solving for identity stands out: activating first-party data. Publishers and brands have to double down on direct-to-consumer channels like email to collect first-party data that can help them learn more about their customers. And that doesn’t just mean measuring open and clickthrough rates.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio