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Like Night And Day: Twitter’s And Apple’s Contrasting Moves On Accessibility This Week

Forrester eCommerce

Apple and Twitter have both been in the news over the past week because of the actions they’ve taken — or not taken — on accessibility, and the differences between the two are a study in contrasts. Twitter rolled out audio tweets, a feature it claims will “add a more human touch to the way […].

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What Is Adobe Commerce Cloud and Is It the Right Choice for Your Business?

BigCommerce

In the spring of 2018, the multinational software giant Adobe announced they had entered into an agreement to buy the…

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Forecasting In Uncertainty: Warning Signs Inside The SaaS Vendors’ Recent Earnings Reports

Forrester eCommerce

How much will software spending fall during the pandemic recession? The answer to that question has major implications for the US and global tech markets. Software is the second-largest category in the tech market after telecom services and one that also directly feeds tech consulting and systems integration services revenue. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscriptions represent a […].

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New Updates To Our BigCommerce & HubSpot Integration

Groove

What Is The BigCommerce & HubSpot Integration? The BigCommerce & HubSpot Integration by Groove Commerce helps you automatically sync all customer and order data from BigCommerce with Hubspot's smart lists and reporting tools. The integration is available for download in the BigCommerce App Store. Sync order data into deals, and sync customer data from orders into contacts.

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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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The Future of Retail, Reimagined

Retail TouchPoints

Even before COVID-19, the retail industry was already going through significant challenges, disruption and transformation. That has all been turned on its head. Get ready for the “new abnormal.”. Going forward there will be a fundamental shift in consumers’ reengagement and behavior towards physical environments, including the size and program of space.

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Announcing The First Forrester Wave™ Covering Adobe Implementation Services

Forrester eCommerce

My colleague Ted Schadler and I are excited to announce that “The Forrester Wave™: Adobe Implementation Services, Q2 2020” is now live. Following up the previously published Now Tech report, it’s the first time Forrester has evaluated Adobe services providers’ capabilities globally. In our 24-criterion evaluation of Adobe implementation service providers, we identified the 12 most significant ones globally — Accenture, Adobe, Cognizant, Deloitte Digital, […].

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De la Crise à la Résilience

Forrester eCommerce

Je suis toujours circonspect quand on utilise le terme « résilience » car je l’associe comme beaucoup aux travaux du neuropsychiatre Boris Cyrulnik. J’ai donc relu son interview aux Echos où il anticipe un changement profond de nos modes de vie et de nos habitudes : « après une catastrophe, la vie reprend, mais pas comme avant – ce […].

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Critical Magento Security Vulnerabilities and the Implications of Magento 1 End of Life

BigCommerce

In 2015, cybersecurity firm RiskIQ first began tracking card skimming attacks perpetrated by a “loose confederation of online credit card…

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Honeywell Launches Tools To Track Safety During The Reopening Process

Retail TouchPoints

Honeywell is rolling out several new software solutions designed to help companies enforce COVID-19 health and safety procedures, specifically for highly mobile workers in fields including warehousing and retail. The features are being offered through the Honeywell Operational Intelligence asset management platform. The new solutions can help retailers monitor on-site social distancing compliance, enforce customizable device cleaning procedures and deploy software to digitally trace who has hand

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5 inspirational examples of chatbots in e-commerce

Omniconvert

Ray Kurzweil predicts that computers will have human-level intelligence until 2029. It means we’ll be able to have a meaningful. The post 5 inspirational examples of chatbots in e-commerce appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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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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Detego Offers An RFID-Powered Factory-To-Store Shipment Validation Tool

Retail TouchPoints

Detego , an RFID software solution provider for fashion and sports retailers, has launched tools that validate factory shipments at the item level, to help prevent shipping errors and provide complete traceability throughout the supply chain. The solution is designed to provide retailers with the ability to track individual products from source-to-store by verifying outbound carton shipments, which can help prevent shipping errors, reduce human mistakes and improve operational efficiencies.

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How Much Does It Cost to Use Google Shopping Actions?

SellBrite

Google Shopping Actions puts your listings a click away from Google’s main search page — but not without a price. So exactly how much does it cost to use Google Shopping Actions? Let’s dive in. The platform lets shoppers buy products from multiple companies, sites, or brands from the same universal cart. Users do a Google search for the products they need — leather jacket, PS4 controller, scented candles — and can buy them all without leaving Google’s website.

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Macy’s Cuts 3,900 Corporate Jobs In Cost Restructuring Effort

Retail TouchPoints

Macy’s will reduce its corporate and management headcount by approximately 3,900 people as part of a cost restructuring expected to save approximately $365 million in fiscal 2020 and $630 million on an annualized basis. Pre-tax costs of the restructuring, estimated at $180 million in cash, will be recorded during the company’s fiscal Q2. “COVID-19 has significantly impacted our business,” said Jeff Gennette, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s in a statement.

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Macy's slashes workforce by nearly 4K corporate employees

RetailDive

"We know that we will be a smaller company for the foreseeable future," CEO Jeff Gennette said as the retailer also cut store staff, supply chain and customer support.

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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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Target Adds 750 Grocery Items To BOPIS Offerings

Retail TouchPoints

Target is adding 750 fresh and frozen grocery items to its order pickup and drive-up services across the country. The expanded assortment will launch in the Midwest, reaching 400 stores by the end of June and expanding to more than 1,500 Target locations by the holidays. Products available for pickup include produce, dairy, bakery and meat department items.

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Ecommerce Blog Ideas for the Summer

ecomdash

This is a list of summer ecommerce blog ideas. Learn how to produce compelling blog content just in time for the warmer months. The post Ecommerce Blog Ideas for the Summer appeared first on Ecomdash.

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Threekit Tool Can Simplify Process Of Creating AR Files

Retail TouchPoints

Threekit , a visual customer experience solution provider, has launched a new configurable augmented reality (AR) feature. The tool helps retailers give customers a more accurate view of products — one that can be customized to showcase every color, material and feature. The configurable AR platform is designed to automatically generate 3D files for every customization on iOS and Android devices, eliminating the need for retailers to create these files on their own.

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Broughton Brewery refreshes packaged beer range

TalkingRetail

Broughton Brewery, in the Scottish Borders has refreshed their packaged beer range, extending into 33cl cans and launching Hopo Blonde gluten-free lager. The brewery’s Hopo brand has been redesigned, with the addition of 33cl cans for Hopo Session IPA, gluten-free Hopo Blonde Lager cans, and a redesign for the flagship 6.2 IPA now branded as. This story continues at Broughton Brewery refreshes packaged beer range.

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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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FastSpring Release Notes: June 25, 2020

FastSpring

Check out the latest features and improvements for the FastSpring app! Invoice Refresh – We updated the look and feel of our invoices to provide a simple and modern buyer experience. Improvements include: More intuitive layout. New font styling. Clear “Pay Now” button on unpaid invoices. New download button to easily turn an invoice into a PDF.

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The State of Omnichannel Retail: 2020 Index Reveals Why It’s Time to Double Down On Digital and Omnichannel

Kibo

The COVID-19 pandemic has catapulted digital and omnichannel to the top of the priority list for retailers and brands worldwide. And the stakes have never been greater. Those who have already embraced digital and omnichannel capabilities are one step ahead, but it is not too late. Benchmarking 125 retailers and brands, across 300 digital and cross-channel criteria , the FitForCommerce Omnichannel Retail Index 2020 , released in partnership with Kibo, is the most comprehensive annual study of how

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Appleton Special & White rebrands

TalkingRetail

Appleton Special & White, part of the Campari Group portfolio, has rebranded as Kingston 62 globally. The aged Jamaica rum will be available in both gold and white variants, produced at the Appleton Estate Distillery, with limestone-filtered water and non-GMO molasses and yeast. POS materials will also be provided for a limited time at select. This story continues at Appleton Special & White rebrands.

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More Kmart, Sears stores to close

RetailDive

The retailer's stores are quietly closing around the country, as it continues to shrink in an ever-more-difficult retail environment.

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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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Erdinger Weissbräu unveils new TV advert

TalkingRetail

Erdinger Weissbräu is launching a new TV advert featuring Liverpool Football Club manager Jürgen Klopp. The 30-second ad, filmed in the Dovedale Towers pub in Penny Lane, Liverpool, can be seen from July 2020 on all major broadcasting channels with a focus on the northwest. The TV commercial marks the start of an Erdinger campaign. This story continues at Erdinger Weissbräu unveils new TV advert.

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Target will roll out fresh grocery pickup nationwide

RetailDive

Following successful tests, the company will add the service to more than 400 stores by the end of this month and to 1,500 by the holidays.

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Diet Coke unveils new campaign

TalkingRetail

Coca-Cola European Partners is launching a new campaign for Diet Coke. ‘Give Yourself a Diet Coke Break’ is inviting people to take a moment to refresh. The first phase of the campaign, which launches at the end of June, will run for five weeks and feature on TV, radio and social media. Out-of-home advertising and. This story continues at Diet Coke unveils new campaign.

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The Backroom: Tracking retail sales numbers in a pandemic

RetailDive

In this episode, the team discusses how Retail Dive reports monthly sales numbers and what those figures signal about the industry's future.

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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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11 Omnichannel Marketing Strategies For Ecommerce Businesses

Omniconvert

Every ecommerce business looks forward to creating the best customer experience that will determine long-term business success. Unlike the past, The post 11 Omnichannel Marketing Strategies For Ecommerce Businesses appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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How to Design a Green Retail Store: 4 Eco-Friendly Tips for SMBs

Korona

If your company’s mission is sustainability, it should be reflected in all aspects of the business. And one of the most important aspects of your move towards sustainability is your store. Its appearance is the first impression of your business a customer gets. The question is, does your shop’s interior design accurately represent your [.].

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Chuck E. Cheese parent company files for Chapter 11

RetailWire

CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, has cited the “financial strain” of having to close restaurants in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak as the reason it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company has reopened 266 of its 555 company-owned locations since states began lifting stay-at-home restrictions.

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MVP and Ecommerce: How do they co-exist, and how can you benefit from it?

Omniconvert

Ten years ago, the combination of three letters “M”, V”, and “P” would make no sense, at least in software. The post MVP and Ecommerce: How do they co-exist, and how can you benefit from it? appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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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.