Tue.May 31, 2022

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

Retail TouchPoints

5G is the talk of the town these days — up there with Web3 and the metaverse. But just like those other technologies, 5G is less a specific solution and more of an enabler. What matters most is what you do with it. So what can retailers do with 5G? There are an almost infinite number of answers, but the long and the short of it is that 5G will enable merchants to perform intricate digital tasks faster and on a much larger scale. “5G is really three things — speed , latency and massive connectivi

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Three Techniques To Better Manage Digital Disruption To The Enterprise

Forrester eCommerce

When disaster strikes, how organizations respond is critical to minimizing the impact.

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How Brands Can Bridge the ‘Experience Gap’ to Engage Online Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

Once the pandemic is over for good (thankfully), we’ll have the chance to process what happened over the past few years. This goes for the lessons learned by retail brands as they operated through one crisis-induced challenge after the next, navigating the ups and downs of the pandemic as best they could, while meeting unprecedented customer demand.

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407: Starting The World’s Fastest Growing Backyard Game With Greg Meade Of CrossNet

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I have my friend Greg Meade on the show. Greg is the founder of CrossNetgame.com which is an amazingly fun game that is a combination of volleyball and four square. I have a set, my kids love it and in this episode we’re going to learn how to launch a successful game to the market. What You’ll Learn What is Cross Net and how to play How Greg invented the Cross Net game How to successfully launch a brand new game to the market Other Resources And Books CrossnetGame.com Sponsors

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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American Eagle to Expand Presence in India with 50 New Stores

Retail TouchPoints

American Eagle ’s licensee in India, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), has announced plans to open 50 additional stores across the country over the next three years. The news was announced in conjunction with the brand’s latest store opening in Jaipur, Rajasthan. “American Eagle is an iconic global jeans brand, and we believe a strong market like Jaipur offers tremendous potential,” said Ashish Mukul, Brand Head of American Eagle India in a statement.

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Your Buyers Are Evolving, And You Should Follow

Forrester eCommerce

Marketers need to understand how their buyers are changing and enable their buyer-facing roles with key insights to gain competitive advantage and drive growth.

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Five Things You Need To Know In 2022 About P&C Claims Management Systems–And The Vendors That Build Them.

Forrester eCommerce

In Forrester Research's 27-criterion evaluation of property and casualty (P&C) claims management system (CMS) providers, we identified the 14 most significant ones — Duck Creek Technologies, DXC Technology, eBaoTech, EIS Software, Guidewire Software, Insurity, Majesco, Origami Risk, RGI, Riskonnect, Salesforce, Sapiens International, Snapsheet, and Tata Consultancy Services — and researched, analyzed, and scored them.

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Intermix Taps Former NMG Head for Interim CEO Role

Retail TouchPoints

Intermix has named board member and former President and CEO of Neiman Marcus Group Karen Katz to the position of interim CEO, effective June 7. She will leverage her experience to help advance the omnichannel fashion retailer’s plans for growth and developing a best-in-class customer experience. Katz spent 33 years with Neiman Marcus, including eight as CEO, before retiring in 2018.

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The Trust Imperative For Government Leaders

Forrester eCommerce

In 2021, Forrester ran a pilot study of Australian adults to measure how people’s trust in government drives critical behaviours. We found that Australians have moderate trust in the institution of government. On average, only 28% of Australians trust the federal government. That is lower than the average of 35% who trust state governments and 31% who trust their local leaders.

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Frasers Group Sells Bob’s Stores and EMS for $70 Million

Retail TouchPoints

Frasers Group has sold its U.S. retail businesses, Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports , for $70 million in cash to GoDigital Media Group. The acquisition of Bob’s, an apparel, footwear and workwear retailer, and outdoor apparel brand EMS, means GoDigital will add 900 employees, 42 stores and a warehouse fulfillment center to its organization. According to Frasers, the funds from the transaction will go into the group’s general working capital pool.

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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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How Video Marketing Will Increase Your Business’s Conversions

Groove

Why Video Marketing? Video is something we consume everyday, multiple times a day. It not only can be a form of entertainment, but it can be informative and make it easier for users or potential customers to understand your brand’s message, educate them on products, and gain your trust. According to Hubspot, 97% of marketers claim that video marketing helps users understand their brand better and 50% of users look for videos about your product or service to learn more about it.

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ESG’s Role As A Market

Forrester eCommerce

ESG has been adopted by three major groups according to their own specific motivations. Explore what ESG means to the investment community, the services industry, and individual companies.

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Shopping Trends: Unique In-Person Shopping Experiences | Salsify

Salsify

Shoppers have been returning to brick-and-mortar stores with higher expectations than ever before, giving rise to new omnichannel shopping trends.

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Ihre Käufer entwickeln sich weiter – und Ihr Unternehmen sollte das auch

Forrester eCommerce

Marketingexperten müssen verstehen, wie sich ihre Kunden verändern, um sich Wettbewerbsvorteile zu verschaffen und das Wachstum zu fördern.

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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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The running list of major retail deals

RetailDive

From IPOs and acquisitions, to de-SPAC transactions and minority investments, here's our list of major deals from 2021 to present.

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Instagram Hacks You Need to Grow Your Business

Digital Doughnut

Growing your business’ social media presence can be difficult; it takes time, effort, and often money to grow a huge following on platforms like Instagram. Learn how to grow your Instagram account to promote your business on this popular social network!

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Bed Bath & Beyond launches new private label for the home

RetailDive

Everhome, the retailer's ninth owned brand launch, comes as consumers pull back on discretionary spending and demand for the home category declines.

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What is a customer data platform

Omniconvert

What is a customer data platform and why would you need it? How can it benefit your business and marketing strategy? Read on to find out! The post What is a customer data platform appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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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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Dollar General piloting self-checkout-only stores

RetailDive

The test will involve about 200 of the discount retailer's 18,000-plus locations and run throughout 2022, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Owen said.

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Email advertising: Tips for campaign success

Liveintent

Email advertising is one of the most powerful ways for brands to connect with consumers. With consumers spending 20 minutes of every online hour engaged with email , you can be sure you’ll have a captive audience in the increasingly crowded and competitive online environment. Let’s take a look at what makes email advertising so appealing.

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In boon to retail, office workers and tourists are heading back downtown

RetailDive

Nordstrom and Glossier are among the retailers following a recovery pattern described in a recent report from commercial real estate firm JLL.

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How CA Ventures Automates Lead Capture, Nurture and Conversions With AI

PERQ

More leads, more engagement, more conversions — all at lower costs and with less effort: It’s the universal goal of multifamily marketers. Though your properties, locations, audiences and strategies may differ, getting more renters to say “yes” remains the holy grail in multifamily property management, especially as budgets and teams run lean.

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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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As it expands wholesale presence, Allbirds inks deal to sell in Nordstrom

RetailDive

The DTC brand, which in 2018 was featured in the department store's Pop-In@Nordstrom concept, is quickly adding to its roster of wholesale partners.

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Beauty brand pays customers to post TikTok videos

RetailWire

Jones Road Beauty is paying customers like Addie Neri to post videos about its products on TikTok. Ms. Neri uses Bounty, an app that allows shoppers to make money posting product review and recommendations.

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Rael raises $35M in Series B funding

RetailDive

The DTC menstruation care brand seeks to enter new markets and add products to its lineup as other period and personal care products gain ground.

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‘Heroes of SEO’ Spend More Than 40 Hours Each Week on Routine Tasks Alone, Finds Corigan Study

Digital Doughnut

The eye-opening study, Heroes of SEO: Tooling to Propel Brand Profit - which is available to download - reveals SEOs are spending more than their salaried time on routine administrative and hygiene tasks.

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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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Gucci opens persistent digital space on Roblox

RetailDive

With Gucci Town, the luxury brand is demonstrating its commitment to the metaverse with a hub that will evolve over time.

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The Tech Powering Intelligence Node’s 99% Product Matching Accuracy

IntelligenceNode

The Need for Accurate Product Matching in Digital Retail According to a Statista report, eCommerce will account for an estimated 21% of retail sales worldwide in 2022 up from 10%.

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Spontaneous summer: How retailers can capitalize on increased tourism and longer stays

RetailDive

Consumer data indicates retail marketers have a window of magnified opportunity to leverage summer travel behaviors to boost in-store traffic and profits.

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Pivotree Earns Great Place to Work Certification®

Pivotree Blog

Global certification program recognizes Pivotree’s working culture of respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie. TORONTO, May 31, 2022 – Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) (“Pivotree” or the “Company”), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions, is proud to announce that it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® in Canada.

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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.