Tue.Aug 31, 2021

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European Security Leaders Must Invest In AppSec To Catch Up With Their Peers Across The Globe

Forrester eCommerce

Like the rest of the world, European firms have been forced to pivot to digital experiences in the last year, even, as in the case of Italian luxury goods businesses, when digital went against long-standing cultural norms. As their firms pivot, European security leaders would do well to remember that vulnerable web applications are a […].

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How to Use Twitter Trending Topics in Marketing

Kissmetrics

Trends come and go. Bell bottom jeans, Rubix cubes, flannel. How are you supposed to keep up with it all? This is even more of a puzzle in a digital world. Trends don’t stick around for a decade or a year. Sometimes things change overnight. Harnessing what’s trending could be a powerful fuel for your digital marketing strategy, for the content you are creating, and for reaching your target market with a message that resonates.

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Three Data Integrity Challenges Blockchain Can Help Solve

Forrester eCommerce

Does your organization struggle with issues of data integrity? Find out what three of the most common data integrity challenges are and how you can solve them.

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Zebra Technologies Acquires SaaS Forecasting and Merchandising Solution

Retail TouchPoints

Zebra Technologies will acquire antuit.ai , a provider of AI-powered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions designed to assist with forecasting and merchandising in the retail and CPG industries. Antuit.ai will serve as the planning and demand forecasting module within Zebra’s retail software portfolio. Antuit.ai aims to help users ensure they have the right product in the right place, at the right time, at the right price, based on the current state of the supply chain, store inventory and cons

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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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Epsilon’s Purchase Of CitrusAd Begins The Consolidation Of Retail Media

Forrester eCommerce

On July 15, 2021, Publicis Groupe’s Epsilon announced it would acquire CitrusAd. The acquisition combines the service-oriented Epsilon whose strengths in retail media lie in offsite monetization and first party data enrichment with tech platform CitrusAd who excels in onsite monetization. We think this match up of providers in the retail media space will give […].

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Walgreens Debuts Chief Customer Officer Role

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has made a series of new executive appointments that include the creation of the role of Chief Customer Officer for Walgreens , responsible for the customer experience across all consumer touch points. That role will be filled by Tracey Brown, who also will serve as President of Retail Products for Walgreens. Additionally, Jeff Gruener will join Walgreens as SVP and CFO, and Danielle Gray will take the EVP and Global Chief Legal Officer position for WBA.

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Pandora Jewelry Rolls Out Workforce Safety Solution as it Reopens Headquarters

Retail TouchPoints

Pandora Jewelry will deploy the Appian Workforce Safety solution to support workplace health and safety across its U.S. operations. Pandora had used the cloud-based solution early in the pandemic to help protect employees and customers at both retail stores and its logistics center, and the retailer will now utilize the tool at its Baltimore corporate office as it reopens.

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Awareness and agility key to retail survival post-pandemic

Retail Technology Review

Recently, supply chain and retail technology experts, Manhattan Associates researched the impact COVID-19 has had on consumer expectations and demands, driven by an accelerated shift to digital and its catalytic effect on ecommerce growth (which looks set to continue in 2021, albeit at a slower rate of 14.3%).

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The Growth of Digitally Exclusive NFTs is Creating Real-World Opportunities for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

There’s been a lot of talk of the “metaverse” lately. From Mark Zuckerberg’s plans to turn Facebook into a “metaverse company” to Ralph Lauren creating a digital fashion collection for avatars to wear online, executives in the real world are increasingly turning their attention to the virtual one. As a panel of experts explained at retailX Aug. 25 in Chicago, the metaverse is implicitly tied to one of the other big digital topics of the moment — non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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Experts share latest trends in public data collection

Retail Technology Review

Organisations are relying on data more than ever and this upward trend is set to continue for a while. This provides an opportunity for the public data collection industry to mature and progress, putting more focus on data quality, ethics, and the employment of more advanced technical solutions. These were the key messages industry experts shared at the prominent web scraping conference OxyCon 2021.

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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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AI and Autonomy: Real-World Applications in an Un-Clerked Store Near You

Retail TouchPoints

Decades ago, a cashierless store would be a ridiculous idea, but artificial intelligence (AI) has made it a reasonable reality for any brick-and-mortar retail outlet that relies on in-store customers and sales. In the last several years, innovation in AI and machine learning has led to advancements within the retail industry, mainly the evolution of the un-clerked sales space and the optimization of store experiences for customers.

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How to Start a POD Business in Canada Using Shopify

Ecommerce Platforms

Starting a print-on-demand (POD) business in Canada using Shopify isn't much different than if you were to build one anywhere else, except that you need to find POD suppliers that provide quality products and fast shipping to Canadian provinces and territories. You also want to understand where your customers are located in Canada, seeing as how the landmass of Canada is rather expansive, and some POD suppliers may not dropship to all areas of the country.

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When online activity soared last year, so did data collection.

RetailDive

Now faced with new privacy regulations, retailers will have to navigate ways to acquire customer data without the tools they’ve relied on.

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Contactless payment limit to jump to £100 in October

365 Retail

The limit on contactless payments is set to rise for the second time in less than two years from October as the Government tries to get people to spend more in shops. Shoppers will be able to pay up to £100 using their contactless cards from October 15, trade body UK Finance said. Contactless payments were first capped at £10 in 2007. (Jonathan Brady/PA).

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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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5 Best Practices to Improve Your Digital Shelf Performance

IntelligenceNode

The Fight for Customer’s Attention has Intensified The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of retail forever. eCommerce quickly took the center stage as more brands and retailers were coaxed to move their businesses online or take the omni-channel route. The number of online stores grew rapidly and with that the competition to get in […]. The post 5 Best Practices to Improve Your Digital Shelf Performance appeared first on Blog.

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Bed Bath & Beyond brand chief departs after little over a year

RetailDive

Chief Digital Officer Rafeh Masood on Monday took over Cindy Davis' duties on an interim basis, amid the retailer's private label push.

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Walmart Fulfillment Services: What Sellers Need to Know

SellBrite

For many ecommerce merchants, it’s difficult to independently handle order fulfillment. On top of operational challenges, fulfillment isn’t cheap. According to Statista, 53% of merchants revealed that their fulfillment costs had risen in 2020. These rising costs can be attributed to the need for personnel, insurance, and warehouse space. Working with a fulfillment service provider allows sellers to focus on other aspects of their business and continue to grow.

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Sequential Brands files for bankruptcy

RetailDive

After crumpling under its debt load, the licensing specialist is looking to sell off its remaining brands in Chapter 11.

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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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9 Key Considerations for Determining Your Cost per Lead

ROI Revolution

Published August 31, 2021. How much should your company spend on advertising to generate a new lead? Though a central factor to a company’s rate of growth and profit, the target cost per lead is rarely given adequate consideration. Directors, executives, and managers are happy that their lead generation goals are being met within budget, but the perceived success is measured against a dubious target.

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Macy's taps Calvin Klein exec to lead apparel

RetailDive

Sam Archibald began his career in the department store's management program and spent more than a decade there in various merchandising roles.

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Nearly one-third of major retailers say the pandemic’s impact will be permanent, according to Taulia

Retail Technology Review

Following the unprecedented effects of COVID-19, retail businesses are focused on permanently shifting to online retail channels, according to Taulia, the fintech provider of working capital solutions.

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Social shopping startup Flip raises $28M

RetailDive

The company intends to use the funding to expand its brand offering, creator ecosystem and end-to-end logistics platform.

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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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Toolstation tackles omnichannel challenges with K?rber

Retail Technology Review

Körber is working with Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies to the trade, home improvers and self-builders, to evolve its multichannel capabilities to meet consumer demands. This includes enhancing processes in its Redditch distribution center while supporting Toolstation’s expanding network of stores.

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Digital Brands buys up another apparel business as it seeks scale

RetailDive

The company is looking to rapidly transform itself into a brand conglomerate that can create styles for customers out of its owned entities.

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Driver shortage could push food prices higher, warn hauliers and supermarkets

365 Retail

Supermarkets and hauliers have warned that shoppers could face long-term higher prices for food as result of systemic changes to the supply chain. Bosses at the Road Haulage Association have told the PA news agency the “substantial” pay rises offered by firms in need of new drivers could force supermarket bosses to pass the costs on to customers. File photo dated 24/07/2020 of a shopper in a supermarket in east London.

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Top Consumer Trends for Furniture and Home Goods Brands | Salsify

Salsify

Homes have been forced to flex a new workout routine of their own as residents spend more time indoors.

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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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Allbirds files for IPO with growing revenue, and losses

RetailDive

Revenue at the DTC brand grew last year to $219 million, but so did losses, reaching $25.9 million.

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Pet shop Jollyes plans 20 new sites after locked down Britons buy animals

365 Retail

Pet food seller Jollyes said it will create around 150 new jobs as it opens 20 new shops to deal with increased demand from Britons who bought animals during the pandemic. The company said that it had seen significant growth over the past two years and was accelerating its plans by opening the new sites within the next 18 months. There are now around 12 million cats in UK homes (Nick Ansell/PA).

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E-Commerce Frontend Vs Backend: What's the Difference?

Fabric Blog

The frontend of an e-commerce website is the part that online shoppers see and interact with. This is also referred to as the digital storefront. The backend of an e-commerce website is the part that handles all the data such as prices, promotions, product images, order details, and fulfillment.

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Pi Network Mining

Shopping Signals

If you’re interested in learning about Pi Network Mining, you’re in luck! Let’s get a couple of important points out of the way first. Point 1. Pi Network is a crypto project aimed at making crypto mining more accessible, by allowing mining from your phone. Traditional crypto mining is expensive and very resource & energy intensive.

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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