Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

With supply chain disruptions still making headlines, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to remain competitive may contend with inventory challenges and rising rates of theft and damage in the last mile. In this new landscape, the shipping experience has become more important to a brand’s bottom line — and reputation — than ever before. A new research report conducted by UPS Capital, Personalized Shipping Experiences: The Next Frontier for eCommerce , shows that personalized shipping

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BigCommerce

JULY 20, 2022

Just like 2020, 2021 was a year of change for shoppers — in the way they communicate, browse and their…

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Global conflicts, economic uncertainty and volatile demand patterns have thrown supply chains (and the retailers that rely on them) for a loop. In addition, always-on, cross-device shopping behaviors mean consumers are taking their shopping across borders and, in turn, they’re asking more of already strained supply chains. Experts agree that the supply chain has more impact on the customer experience than ever before.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 20, 2022

The competition in the global cloud computing market is heating up. Globally, the market is dominated by a handful of US cloud computing giants, along with a couple of Chinese companies and a plethora of much smaller European players. But there is anxiety across Europe. Fears are mounting (rightfully so) that the continent’s digital future […].

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Save A Lot has entered a new partnership with RangeMe to scale the discount grocer’s sourcing efforts for new and innovative products. The deal will help Save A Lot fulfill its mission of providing consumers with products that meet their needs via new product discovery of emerging and established brands. RangeMe will provide Save A Lot with access to more than 200,000 suppliers as well as the ability to leverage a simplified submission process for suppliers interested in getting their prod

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RetailDive

JULY 20, 2022

The company stressed the need for collaboration between businesses, social media platforms and law enforcement to prevent fraudulent reviews.

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SheerID

JULY 20, 2022

Learn how giving exclusive offers to low-income communities can bring you new customers and grow brand awareness and loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Ross Stores is opening 29 new locations in 12 states over June and July as it continues to move toward its goal of opening approximately 100 new brick-and-mortar stores in FY 2022, which ends Jan. 28, 2023. The Dublin, Calif. off-price apparel retailer plans to open 75 Ross Dress for Less and 25 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores. The most recent store openings consist of 21 Ross Dress for Less locations and eight dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, bringing the combined total to 1,980 locations across 40 states , the Di

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Digital Doughnut

JULY 20, 2022

The advent of EVs in different parts of the world has undoubtedly surged the overall demand for EV charging stations. However, it is to be remembered that there are certain techniques and strategies that should be followed to set up EV Charging Stations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

PVH Corp. , which manages brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger , has named David Savman as its new EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer. He will join the company later this year, succeeding Sarah Clarke who will be leaving PVH on Oct. 31, 2022 to pursue other interests. David Savman. Savman will be responsible for global supply chain and sourcing strategies for PVH’s brands and will report to CEO Stefan Larsson.

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GetElastic

JULY 20, 2022

I have spent the last seven years observing a revolution in the modern commerce market. Driven by Covid and kick-started by Headless, API-based commerce, there has been a significant change of the guard. A market once dominated by SAP, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce , and Adobe is now being replaced by a new set of players and technology. I have read options and reports from various analysts, thought leaders, and agencies and their views on the commerce market landscape.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Macy’s is continuing to expand its smaller-format, off-mall presence with plans to open three new Market by Macy’s locations and one joint Market by Macy’s/ Macy’s Backstage store by this fall. The Market by Macy’s small-format stores are a key pillar of the company’s Polaris transformation strategy , which is focused on repositioning the department store’s physical footprint to better serve customers and support omnichannel growth.

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ROI Revolution

JULY 20, 2022

The Q4 holidays make up the busiest shopping season of the year, every year. In 2022, US holiday retail sales are expected to reach $1.3 trillion , a 3.3% increase over 2021. Holiday ecommerce is expected to grow 15.5% to $236 billion! With this huge opportunity to grow profitable revenue in Q4, how can you ensure your brand is prepared? In this blog post, we’ll share all the stats, trends, and predictions you need to thrive during the 2022 holiday ecommerce shopping season.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Walgreens and CAMP have partnered for a bit of summer fun before the school year begins while also promoting sun safety. Combining the wellness foundation of Walgreens and the family experience focus of CAMP, the retailers will offer an Ultimate Beach Day Bundle, a complimentary limited-edition Walgreens- and CAMP-branded beach bag filled with: Walgreens Sport SPF 50; Walgreens Sunburn Relief Gel; Walgreens Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages; Walgreens Vitamin C Gummies; Walgreens x CAMP original

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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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RetailDive

JULY 20, 2022

Etsy veteran Kruti Patel Goyal heads to London to take the reins from Maria Raga, who is taking a break after leading the resale site for eight years.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Meta has added virtual fashion retailer DressX to the roster of partners creating digital clothing for its new Avatars Store, multiple sources report. Other brands already signed on to create virtual outfits for Meta platforms include Balenciaga , Prada and Thom Browne. Zuckerberg questioned, “Am I cool enough to wear that?” upon seeing his avatar in one of the new digital Balenciaga looks when Avatars Store launched in June.

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RetailDive

JULY 20, 2022

Deniz Anders was promoted to chief marketing officer, and Nina Barjesteh arrives from Dick’s Sporting Goods to lead the retailer’s owned brands.

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RetailWire

JULY 20, 2022

Calls for a boycott of Walgreens are growing after two incidents where workers at different stores refused to sell customers condoms and oral contraceptives. “Instances like this are very rare and our policies are designed to ensure we meet the needs of our patients and customers while respecting the religious and moral beliefs of our team members,” said Fraser Engerman, the senior director of external relations for Walgreens.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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RetailDive

JULY 20, 2022

Traffic is falling at the retailer, and lower income consumers are tightening spending as they wrestle with inflation.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 20, 2022

Threat hunting is a term frequently misused by cybersecurity pros, vendors, and service providers. We researched threat hunting to determine what it really is, what benefits it brings, and to overcome the misuse and abuse of the term. The resulting report, Threat Hunting 101, published recently. We’ve heard threat hunting described as “automating analytics,” “investigating […].

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RetailDive

JULY 20, 2022

A debut spot focuses on a fictional pet-device company getting off the ground and applies humor to try and break with B2B advertising tropes.

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365 Retail

JULY 20, 2022

Collect+, part of the PayPoint Group, and Wish, one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world, have signed a partnership that will allow consumers to click and collect parcels from Collect+ retailers. With millions of buyers and hundreds of thousands of merchants using the Wish marketplace, this partnership provides even further convenience for online shoppers, who can now rely on parcels being delivered to a nearby safe and secure location whenever they are out of home.

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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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Digital Doughnut

JULY 20, 2022

An important investment a digital leader will make is the right digital content, commerce and experience platform to invest in to deliver on business growth ambitions. In later years, that conversation has shifted from “Do I need a CMS or a DXP?” to “How can I deliver data-driven experiences across channels”, “Should I be looking to take a microservice approach to my digital ecosystem?

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365 Retail

JULY 20, 2022

Today’s working world is more competitive than ever before, and that means stress levels can be high. The constant pressure to outperform your colleagues, meet impossible deadlines and exceed targets can all contribute to increased stress, which in turn can have a negative impact on both personal and professional lives. Stress at work can leave you feeling exhausted, demotivated or simply uninspired.

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RetailWire

JULY 20, 2022

The national average for a gallon of unleaded regular gas currently stands at $4.495, according to AAA. “We see prices decline this quickly about as often as the Cubs win the World Series … maybe twice a century,” said Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis.

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Dynamic Yield

JULY 20, 2022

EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your participation in the Personalization Pioneers event scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Convene, 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281 (the “Event”) shall be deemed to constitute your full acceptance of these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). BY REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT YOU ARE AWARE AND UNDERSTAND THAT […].

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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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RetailWire

JULY 20, 2022

Banks will charge retailers as much as $2.5 billion to process credit card transactions during the back-to-school season. “These fees have been soaring for years but are particularly burdensome when families are hit with the high inflation that has weakened buying power this year,” said Doug Kantor, general counsel at the National Association of Convenience Stores and an executive committee member at the Merchants Payments Coalition.

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iQmetrix

JULY 20, 2022

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RetailWire

JULY 20, 2022

Kroger’s Home Chef meal kit company has opened a 181,000-square-foot production center in Douglasville, GA. The facility includes a full-service corporate kitchen for meal prep and batch production. “Our Atlanta facility is a foundational part of delivering high-quality meals to our customers in the South and beyond,” Erik Jensen, CEO of Home Chef, said in a statement.

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PERQ

JULY 20, 2022

We’re halfway into 2022. By now, reports of widespread burnout and resignations are old news across industries — multifamily included. What’s the actual impact on multifamily marketing teams, and what can be done to counter it? To help answer those questions, we’ve turned to recent reports by reputable industry watchers. To no one’s surprise, multifamily leaders say staffing and recruitment remain leading challenges, alongside higher costs and drops in revenue.

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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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