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VIVA TECH 2022: From The Metaverse Hype To Green Tech Solutions

Forrester eCommerce

Paris was the center of innovation and technology last week. The 2022 edition of Viva Tech in Paris was a great success with more than 90,000 in-person visitors and 300,000 digital connections. It has become the largest technology and innovation event in Europe with CEOs, C-leaders, VCs and start-ups attending from all over the world. […].

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Retail in the Metaverse

Retail TouchPoints

The world has entered the next frontier of a commerce technological revolution. Move over real life; the metaverse is here. Welcome to the Metaverse. Brands are beginning to utilize the metaverse by creating hubs where customers can interact and share experiences, learn about products and services and shop for digital and real-life goods. Savvy retailers will profit by linking brand pages from their metaverse location to existing websites.

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Is the sales tech party over?

Forrester eCommerce

Back to the roaring 20’s It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Early in 2021 the media was filled with talk that we would see a return to the roaring 20’s, those golden years of economic prosperity before the first great Wall St. crash in 1929. And while socially, the episodic nature of Covid may […].

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410: How To Start A 7 Figure Clothing Brand From Scratch With Raphael Schneider

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I have my friend Raphael Schneider on the show and he runs a successful men’s clothing brand. Now men’s clothing is one of the most challenging niches to sell into but Raphael has managed to create an impressive 7-figure high-end men’s brand over at Fort Belvedere by leveraging the power of YouTube. In fact, Raphael is so popular that I can’t hang out with him without being randomly accosted by people on the street wanting to take pictures with him.

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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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How to Start a Subscription Business that Works

Ecommerce Platforms

From Birchbox to Dollar Shave Club, and Kiwi Crate to Netflix, we seem to live in a world of subscriptions, whether it be for software, movies, clothing, food, or whatever else you don't mind paying for with a monthly subscription. There's a reason so many subscription-based business models seem to be popping up. It's tough to break through with a successful product, but the rewards are enormous, with cash flow benefits, brand loyalty, and clear revenue projections on a regular basis.

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14 of the Best Free Ecommerce Website Builders in 2022

eCommerce CEO

Want to know how to make an online store for free? If you’re searching for a free ecommerce website builder, this is the place to. Read more.

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Too Much Of A Goods Thing: Retailers Are Drowning In Inventory

Steve Dennis

Target is the latest retailer to reveal that it bought too much stuff and will need to take aggressive action to get its inventory levels back in line. These moves will include cancelling orders and hitting a lot of products with the old markdown gun. CEO Brian Cornell warned investors that profit margins will contract in the near-term, while sounding a cautiously optimistic tone about the latter part of the year.

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Free fulfilment remains top consideration for online shoppers, Retail Technology Show’s data reveals

365 Retail

Fulfilment – both in terms of delivery and returns – top shoppers’ considerations when buying online, the latest research from Retail Technology Show , the flagship event for retail, reveals. Original research of over 2,000 UK shoppers in its latest Retail Revolution report showed that free delivery was the top reason seven in ten (70%) of shoppers would choose to buy from a retailer online, followed by a simple and easy returns process (40%) and being able to access exclusive deals online

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Starbucks makes a change in its North American leadership

RetailWire

Starbucks’ North American president, Rossann Williams, is leaving after declining to take another position within the company. She is being replaced by Sara Trilling, president of the coffee giant’s Asia Pacific business. Ms. Williams has been leading Starbucks’ response to unionizing efforts at it stores.

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Retail spaces need to ensure they are welcoming customers in-store and engaging with them first-hand

365 Retail

Henrik Hansen, Business Development Manager at Samsung discusses the innovation of display and demonstration solutions in the retail industry as well as the role of experience centres and their role in sustaining customer attention. . It’s fair to say it’s been a few hard years for retailers, but with retail spaces welcoming back consumers to experience in-store shopping once again, retail owners face the challenge of online shopping and the customer experience, as well as coming up with new id

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Amazon faces challenges staffing its warehouses

RetailWire

A leaked Amazon.com memo reveals that the company has a staffing issue at its warehouses and contends that, if it fails to make changes to the way it operates, it “will deplete the available labor supply in the U.S. network by 2024.” The memo advised higher wages, more automation and other steps it could take to address the challenge.

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Why great team leaders work hard to maintain employee morale

365 Retail

Employee morale encompasses the level of satisfaction individuals have with their job, their attitude to work and how motivated they are. When morale is high, employees feel positive about their role and, as a result, they try to give their best. Low staff morale, on the other hand, can be damaging to a business. Performance levels fluctuate daily and people underperform.

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Ecommerce Solutions for the Unique Challenges of B2B Buyers

Digital Doughnut

There are many facets to the buying process that are unique to B2B. Unlike B2C, where I am an individual buying products for myself or for a friend and possibly shipping it to one location.

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Rare wine investment scheme brings lawsuits

RetailWire

At least 150 people put more than $13 million into what they thought was an investment deal that would bring big returns on the sale of rare wines and whiskeys. Lawsuits now allege that it was all an elaborate scam.

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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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Is an Event App Live Mobile Experience Worth the Hype?

Digital Doughnut

Event mobile apps have become a trend with social media and internet users staying live most of the day through their phones. Many software development companies are offering to develop apps for these live events. Let’s first understand what is an event app?

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Brewpubs serve coffee by morning and beer by night

RetailWire

Biggerstaff Brewing Co. planned to use coffee as an ingredient in some of its brews. Its owners then decided that maybe there was a bigger opportunity, so the business began serving coffee early in the morning when people aren’t drinking beer. “If you’re paying rent, why not have something in-house that makes money during the day, not just at night like most brewpubs?

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The top visualization tools — according to funnel

Funnel.io

With so many choices available to marketers today, how does someone go about determining the top visualization tools?

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Fashion labels buy into Meta’s marketplace

RetailWire

Meta’s new digital fashion marketplace will have avatars that wear items from the portfolios of Balenciaga, Prada and Thom Browne. “When Meta tweeted, we were instantly into it,” said Balenciaga CEO Cédric Charbit. “Web3 and Meta are bringing unprecedented opportunities for Balenciaga, our audience and our products, opening up new territories for luxury.”.

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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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Young college grads are pro-union

RetailWire

Jaz Brisack went from the University of Mississippi to Oxford, England on a Rhodes scholarship. She then directed her energies to landing a job at a Starbucks in Buffalo and convincing fellow baristas that their interests would be better served by union representation. Ms. Brisack is not an outlier in her generation when it comes to attitudes about unions.

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Apple store in Maryland is first to vote ‘yes’ to join union

RetailWire

Associates at an Apple store in Towson, MD, voted 65 to 33 to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The vote makes the store the first in Apple’s portfolio to have workers represented by a union.

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All eyes on West Coast ports’ talks with labor

RetailWire

Talks between management at the 29 ports along the West Coast and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union are ongoing, with importers hoping a timely deal can be struck to avoid any further disruptions to the supply chain. “I’m extremely nervous. I’ve seen this movie before,” said Isaac Larian, CEO of the toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment. “There’s no real alternative to using these ports.

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