Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 27, 2023

Now that ChatGPT has been tried by almost every person in the ecommerce business, machine learning is becoming more and more normalized. It’s also a lot more accessible to small and medium business owners. Want to understand what machine learning is and how it can be used to benefit your business? Here’s a quick breakdown. What is Machine Learning? Machine learning is a branch of applied computer science that deals with training artificial intelligence to conduct certain operations without needi

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Half Price Books has partnered with Reveal Mobile to utilize its geofencing and digital campaign measurement platform to optimize its marketing efforts. The retailer will tap into Reveal’s Visit Local solution to measure incrementality from paid social and programmatic campaigns, create and activate custom audiences based on places consumers shop and understand store-level analytics such as visitor volume, frequency and competitive analysis. “Visit Local will provide Half Price Books with

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My Wife Quit Her Job

MARCH 27, 2023

Today, I’m thrilled to have my friend Kian Golzari on the show. Kian is one of the world’s leading sourcing experts who has visited over 500 factories and sourced over 2500 products for the NBA, The Olympics, and other famous organizations. Today, Kian is going to reveal some insider tips on how to find the best factories and get the lowest prices possible for your products.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Healthcare providers can now leverage a suite of digital tools from Instacart that are designed to enhance collaborative care, promote healthy choices and deliver nutritious food to patients and their families, particularly those living in food deserts or needing a medically restricted diet. “We know that access to nutritious foods can deliver healthier outcomes, but a number of challenges have prevented healthcare providers from effectively adopting food as medicine programs at scale,” said Sar

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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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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 27, 2023

The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it is hiking interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4.75% to 5%. This decision has made headlines because many had hoped for a pause on the Federal Reserve’s continuous interest rate hikes due to the banking system’s volatility.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Kendra Scott has had philanthropy as part of its corporate DNA since the company launched in 2002, powered by the commitment to making the world a better place of Founder, Designer, and Executive Chairwoman Kendra Scott herself. Scott and her company are continuing to build on their efforts to this day, most recently with the launch of the Kendra Scott Foundation on March 8 — International Women’s Day. “ I have always strived to use my talents to improve the lives of others, especially women who

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: This story was updated on March 27, 2023 to include comments from The RealReal. As it continues its laser focus on profitability, luxury resale platform The RealReal is “deemphasizing” the direct sales side of its business to focus on its more profitable consignment operation. The first casualty of this shift in strategy will be the beauty category, which the platform plans to sunset after selling through existing inventory, a spokesperson shared with Retail TouchPoints. 

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 27, 2023

Ransomware Vulnerability Warnings Are Coming To A Critical Infrastructure Near You The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) launched the Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot (RVWP) in January 2023 in response to ongoing concerns about the threat of ransomware. This is the CISA’s ransomware-centric take on external attack surface management for critical infrastructure.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Levis Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) is partnering with digital fashion studio Lalaland.ai to test AI-generated models to supplement human models, beginning later this year. Founded in Amsterdam in 2019, Lalaland.ai uses advanced AI to create hyper-realistic models of every body type, age, size and skin tone. In a blog post announcing the partnership, LS&Co. said “We know our customers want to shop with models who look like them, and we believe our models should reflect our consumers, which

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 27, 2023

Digital strategy is a continual process of developing and refining a company’s approach to a fast-shifting landscape, one that requires decisions about what to do and what to avoid. As noted corporate strategy expert Roger L. Martin put it, “Strategy is what you choose to do and not do in service of a particular goal.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond will reportedly lay off approximately 1,300 more employees at four locations in New Jersey, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice seen by Reuters. The layoffs will occur before a change to the state’s labor laws that would mandate companies with 100 or more employees to notify authorities 90 days in advance of plant closings or mass layoffs, rather than the current 60 days.

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 27, 2023

Tell Us About Yourself! After finishing my master’s degree in commercial sciences, I started in the graduate program of the biggest Dutch telecommunication provider of the Netherlands. I have worked in several roles, from the wholesale department to innovation, new business, transformation, and cybersecurity, mostly as a strategic advisor for executive leadership positions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

David’s Bridal will be showing off its Spring 2023 collection with in-store trunk shows on Friday, March 31, offering $100 Ashley gift cards to the first 25 people in each store following the 6 p.m. event start time. In-store shoppers also will be eligible for 10% discounts during the shows, which will last until each store’s closing time. Entertainment marketing company FlyteVu is organizing the events.

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 27, 2023

Read on for a look at Forrester’s evaluation of the 13 most significant open banking intermediaries: The Forrester Wave™: Open Banking Intermediaries, Q1 2023.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

If we thought the pandemic-driven shift to digital payments was an evolution, we’re about to be catapulted into a new world, where payments will become possible in places thought impossible just a few years ago. In fact, embedded finance will be a $777 billion opportunity by 2029. So how can businesses get a piece of it? Put simply, it’s a way for financial and non-financial businesses alike to integrate payments services like credit or prepaid cards, lending, savings and other financial product

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Fabric

MARCH 27, 2023

Shopify & BigCommerce Integrations, Inventory Networks and more Commerce Platform | Marketplace | Order Management (OMS) fabric Marketplace Shopify integration enhancements fabric Marketplace has a pre-built out-of-the-box integration with Shopify, nearly eliminating your integration time and costs. This means you can get immediate ROI on your fabric Marketplace investment.

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Wiser

MARCH 27, 2023

Picture this: a shopper is doing some browsing online and adds something a little pricey to their cart. It’s an item that they’d really like to have, but it’s not quite a necessity. They get this close to completing their purchase, but there’s something stopping them—it’s just too big of an expense right now. This back and forth continues until maybe eventually they buy it, or maybe it ends with every online retailer’s biggest fear— they abandon their cart.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 27, 2023

In today’s Shopify Envy theme review, we’re taking a closer look at a popular premium theme for Shopify store owners. While there are a handful of free themes available on Shopify for beginners with a limited budget, opting for a premium alternative can be an excellent way to expand your store’s functionality, and improve its visual presence. Just like a theme for your WordPress site, the best Shopify theme will allow you to create a stunning storefront in no time, with minimal effort.

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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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RetailDive

MARCH 27, 2023

The layoffs affect workers in the company’s New Jersey operations, including at its Harmon beauty unit, according to information filed with the state.

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Store Growers

MARCH 27, 2023

Last Updated on March 28, 2023 In online commerce, products have references consisting of a series of numbers (or other types of code) known as unique product identifiers or (UPIs). There are a number of these UPIs out there, and sometimes it’s hard to navigate the use of all the different acronyms for product identifiers, like GTIN, MPN, UPC, EAN, ISBN and others.

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RetailDive

MARCH 27, 2023

Three courts had already rejected an attempt from Lampert and other lenders to wring millions more from what’s left of the former retail giant.

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FastSpring

MARCH 27, 2023

Ryan Austin had VP-level experience in training when he decided to start a consulting business to help enterprise-level companies with their corporate learning and development initiatives. Ryan and his team noticed so many inefficiencies across the L&D workflows. “It got us thinking: Why is there no purpose-built operating system for corporate learning and development teams, when their jobs are so strategic to the business, and they’re managing massive budgets, but they can’t track th

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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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RetailDive

MARCH 27, 2023

The retailer said small-format locations remain a key part of growth and will make up half of approximately 20 new stores opening in 2023.

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Algopix

MARCH 27, 2023

Managing inventory on Amazon is crucial for any seller looking to achieve long-term success. In this article, we will provide you with comprehensive and detailed information on how to manage your Amazon inventory effectively. Understanding Inventory Management on Amazon Amazon inventory management refers to the process of tracking and maintaining your inventory levels on the Amazon platform.

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RetailDive

MARCH 27, 2023

Shoppers aren’t cutting back on their beauty spending and are turning to prestige products for an emotional lift, according to Circana.

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MARCH 27, 2023

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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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RetailDive

MARCH 27, 2023

The percentage of online transactions involving groceries where shoppers opted to delay payment grew 40% during the first two months of 2023, according to data from Adobe.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 27, 2023

The post Dropshipping Profit Calculator appeared first on Ecommerce Platforms.

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RetailDive

MARCH 27, 2023

The fashion lifestyle brand filed for bankruptcy in the Netherlands last week, and now joins a portfolio that includes Justice and Brookstone.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 27, 2023

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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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