Tue.Mar 23, 2021

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Make Application Security A Top Priority

Forrester eCommerce

When we launched the most recent Forrester Analytics Business Technographics® Security Survey, it was summer of 2020. We’d been in quarantine for about three months, and firms had long since realized that they needed to digitally transform their businesses (and fast) in order to survive the new normal. That meant a lot of application development, as […].

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Yahoo Jumps into the Ecommerce Fray with New Online Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

Verizon Media — a division of Verizon Communications that includes AOL and Yahoo — will launch Yahoo Shops , a combination marketplace and advertising solution. The Yahoo Shops marketplace will feature a personalized digital storefront. Users go through a brief onboarding where they indicate their tastes and preferences and are then presented with their “own digital mall” featuring brands that align with their interests.

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Security Recommendations 2021: Taking Stock For The Long Term

Forrester eCommerce

Last year, companies compressed multiyear timelines for technology integration and innovation into a few months as the pandemic pushed office workers into fully remote work environments. As the dust settles from this flurry of reactive, but necessary, activity, it’s time for security and risk (S&R) pros to take stock and streamline operations for longer-term strategic […].

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How to Set up a Google Search Network Campaign (The Right Way)

Kissmetrics

Google Search Campaigns are one of the most popular forms of online advertising. If you’ve always wanted to run a Google Search Campaign of your own but didn’t know how this article will help you get started. Even if you don’t know what a Google Search Network ad is, know more than enough to run a profitable Search Campaign of your own. Let’s begin!

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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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Spotlight Southeast Asia – The State of Digital Transformation in Malaysia

Forrester eCommerce

In late 2020, Forrester fielded a Business Technographics survey in two key Southeast Asian markets to understand the current state of digital transformation and cloud adoption. This first blog looks at the state of digital transformation in Malaysia. Only 46% of firms in Malaysia are on a digital transformation journey A minority of firms in […].

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How to Create a Services Marketplace

Kissmetrics

“Got skills? Sell ’em.”. This mantra has seen millions of freelancers turn to the internet and become location-independent. That’s not all. Over the last decade, service marketplaces have sprung up and distributed how we work and live. For instance, Airbnb , a marketplace for vacation rentals, has over four million hosts who have welcomed over 800 million guests.

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GIANT Opens Riverwalk Urban Flagship in Philadelphia, Donates to Spotlight Food Justice

Retail TouchPoints

The GIANT Company has opened Riverwalk GIANT, its urban flagship store in Philadelphia, which it commemorated by donating $150,000 to local organizations. The two-level grocery store features a Food Hall, the company’s largest plant-based section to date, an outdoor terrace, a self-serve tap wall and onsite parking. The Riverwalk GIANT is The GIANT Company’s fifth location to open in Philadelphia, joining its Grant Avenue GIANT and three GIANT Heirloom Markets.

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The State Of Alternative Payments Acceptance In UK Retail

Forrester eCommerce

The availability and use of digital and contactless payments increased during the 2020 pandemic, driven by the need for more hygienic contactless payment options and a large proportion of retail being forced online amidst lockdowns. After reviewing 102 UK retailers, across several product categories, we found 92% of UK retailers offered at least one digital […].

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Cashierless Store Solution Provider Operates Own Store as Technology Testing Site

Retail TouchPoints

As the autonomous cashierless store concept continues to gain popularity and shopper adoption, a number of solution providers are entering the market. Much like Amazon ’s “Just Walk Out” technology that it sells to other retailers ( like airport retailer Hudson in the U.S.), other tech companies are making their AI-powered models available to brands across the globe.

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Shopify vs Squarespace vs Wix: The Battle of The Website Builders

Ecommerce Platforms

If you’re looking for an ecommerce solution and scratching your head over which one's best for your online store, you’re in the right place. . We’ve taken three of the most popular ecommerce platforms on the market: Wix , Shopify and Squarespace , and taken our microscope to them. So, hopefully, by the end of this comparison, you'll have a better idea of which (if any) of these web builders meet your needs.

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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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Primark Continues U.S. Expansion with First Chicago Store

Retail TouchPoints

International fashion, beauty and homeware retailer Primark has opened a new store in downtown Chicago. This location is Primark’s first in the city (and in Illinois) and brings the brand’s U.S. store count to 12. The 36,600-square-foot store offers women’s, men’s and kidswear fashions, including footwear and accessories, as well as lingerie, homeware and beauty.

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Retail Execution: What to Measure and How to Optimize

Wiser

Brick-and-mortar shoppers are more mission-oriented than ever before. They know what they want, and they’re going to get in and get out. Will they be checking out with your products in their carts? The answer to that question is centered around retail execution. What is Retail Execution? Retail execution is the sum of your in-store efforts to increase sales and present your brand in a favorable light.

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Ballard Designs Opens First Houston Location

Retail TouchPoints

Ballard Designs , a multichannel home décor and furniture design company, has opened its first Houston store, marking its 17 th retail store nationwide. The newly designed 10,000-square-foot space houses fully decorated room vignettes, furniture, fabrics, lighting, drapery, hardware and accessories, and also provides complimentary design service. In 2020, the brand’s best-selling products in the Houston area were fabrics and drapery hardware — and that was strictly online shopping, said Dominic

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Lessons in Affiliate Marketing: Order Refunds, Action Locking, and Affiliate Action Reversals

FastSpring

Order refunds, action locking, and reversing affiliate commissions may not be the most exciting topics related to affiliate marketing. Still, they are essential components that help you better understand your program while minimizing the unnecessary commissions and fees that can be present if you avoid them. If you are not familiar with what each of the above terms means and how they differ, you came to the right place!

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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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Stitch Fix Hires Amazon Executive to Oversee CX Efforts

Retail TouchPoints

Stitch Fix has hired Sharon Chiarella as Chief Product Officer, effective March 29. Chiarella, who is currently VP of Community Shopping at Amazon , will lead the Product & Experience organization, which includes the product, design and technical teams that drive Stitch Fix’s personalized discovery and convenience initiatives. During her 13-year tenure at Amazon, Chiarella spearheaded a number of customer experience features, including customer videos, one-tap star ratings and social s

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5 Considerations For Deciding If Composable Commerce Is Right For you

GetElastic

Composable Commerce could be just thing you were looking for to elevate your eCommerce strategy. Find out if it is right for you. Here are the top five considerations for deciding if Composable Commerce will be right for your business. The commitment to digital differentiation. You believe digital is an intrinsic part of your commerce strategy that allows you to outpace competitors.

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The Importance of Green Ecommerce for Online Retailers

ecomdash

We only have one Earth, so let's take care of it. Find yourself on the right side of history and invest in green ecommerce initiatives. The post The Importance of Green Ecommerce for Online Retailers appeared first on Ecomdash.

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How to make your landing page irresistible and drive leads

Liveintent

Imagine a pet brand is promoting its new, grain-free dog food. You, a potential customer, see the ad and the inviting CTA that reads, “Save 20% now.” You excitedly click the ad to learn more, but instead of landing on a page with a coupon code, you land on the toy section of their website. Yikes. You’d probably be confused and a bit annoyed.

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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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Vimto rolls out new recipe for squash portfolio

TalkingRetail

Vimto is fortifying its core squash range with Vitamin D, as part of the brand’s plan to “reframe the squash category” and provide consumers with “additional reasons to shop the category”. The brand said an increase in tap water consumption and in-home occasions have increased squash sales by 15% year on year. This, as well. This story continues at Vimto rolls out new recipe for squash portfolio.

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Building a Hybrid SQL + NoSQL E-Commerce Data Model

Fabric Blog

E-commerce databases track unpredictable human actors across a complicated monetary system: at the end of the day, you want to deliver a product to a person you never see after getting a payment authorized by a third party. Processing payments, adding products, tracking orders, and handling rebates are all complicated features your e-commerce database has to handle in order to reach that goal.

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How Nike is using DTC and data to expand its empire

RetailDive

Since 2011, the sportswear giant has grown direct-to-consumer sales from 16% of its namesake brand revenues to 35%, all while continuing to take share.

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Too Good To Go and FareShare become partners

TalkingRetail

Surplus food app Too Good To Go and FareShare, the charity fighting hunger and food waste, have unveiled a new national partnership. The partnership means that Too Good To Go will support and promote the redistribution work carried out by FareShare in order to help more people in the UK get access to food. In. This story continues at Too Good To Go and FareShare become partners.

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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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Destination XL gets $17.5M lifeline

RetailDive

Listed by S&P as among the most vulnerable in retail, the men's apparel seller might have dodged bankruptcy with the capital infusion.

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Best Ecommerce Platforms

Omniconvert

In 2021, when it comes to identifying the best eCommerce platforms, a lot of solutions come across our minds. Here are 5 of the best eCommerce platforms. The post Best Ecommerce Platforms appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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Second Amazon exec jumps to Stitch Fix

RetailDive

Sharon Chiarella will lead the product, design and technical teams and joins Chief Financial Officer Dan Jedda in making the same leap.

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Top convenience shopper trends for 2021 revealed

TalkingRetail

Research organisation IDG has highlighted five convenience shopper trends that they believe will evolve over the coming year and will shape the convenience channel. The IGD’s ShopperVista convenience research shows that shopping frequency has declined and basket sizes appear to be bigger at c-stores. With more top-up and main shop missions being completed, meal solutions.

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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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Williams-Sonoma to expand manufacturing, distribution capacity by up to 30%

RetailDive

The company's expansion will add about 2 million square feet to its distribution network.

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5 Digital Commerce B2B Trends for 2021 | Salsify

Salsify

As we reflected on 2020, we realized the year challenged, accelerated, and defied a lot of expectations we had for business-to-business or B2B trends.

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Perfect Corp, Mineral Fusion partner for virtual beauty try-on in Whole Foods

RetailDive

Using their smartphones, shoppers can scan QR codes on in-store displays to virtually test out the cosmetics.

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Nairn’s unveils new pack design

TalkingRetail

Oatcake brand Nairn’s is rolling out a new pack design across its entire portfolio. The design features a tartan pattern “synonymous with Nairn’s”, in a “much richer, more vibrant colour palette”. The brand said the design shows the versatility and wide range of eating occasions and toppings “in a more modern and appetising way”. This story continues at Nairn’s unveils new pack design.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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