Mon.Mar 07, 2022

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Fix The Vulnerability Within: Break Gender Bias In Cybersecurity

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester predicts that in 2022, one in 10 experienced security pros will exit the industry. This brain drain is the result of a few dynamics colliding: poor financial and advancement incentives; general stress and burnout impacting security teams; and cybersecurity’s dirty little secret, workplace toxicity! And cybersecurity isn’t immune to the hidden epidemic impacting women’s ability […].

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How the Metaverse can Benefit Physical Retail Stores

Retail TouchPoints

With industries around the world showing interest in the metaverse, retail leaders are facing the exciting opportunity to follow suit and provide customers with the ease of online shopping without compromising the benefits of the physical experience. For example, Forever 21 is getting involved by collaborating with the popular online game Roblox, allowing users to customize virtual fashion stores using Forever 21 products and then purchase the physical equivalents on their website.

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Speaking Up For Ukraine: Consumers Want Businesses To Pull Out Of Russia

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester continues to cover the increasing collision of brands and politics. We’ve even predicted that, in 2022, 10 big brands will step in where governments fail to act. But the situation in Ukraine is different than other (past or present) issues on which companies have taken action. It’s not caught up in the current culture […].

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Natural Pet Food Brand Grows Subscriptions to 20% of Total Sales in Nine Months

Retail TouchPoints

Fresh is best for premium natural pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen , and refreshing its ecommerce strategy through subscription offerings has resulted in increased sales generating recurring revenue. Partnering with technology provider Ordergroove in April 2021 shifted 10% of Lily’s Kitchen total sales to its subscription experience by June 2021, and by the end of the year, subscriptions were generating 20% of the brand’s monthly sales.

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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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Advertisers Are Inadvertently Funding Russian Disinformation

Forrester eCommerce

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is underpinned and fueled by disinformation, by which Russia is using propaganda to create a false narrative about Ukrainian officials and the West to defend their invasion of Ukraine. The disinformation is so rampant that the US government released a “fact sheet” to discern reality. Barbara Buchanan, founder and CEO […].

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Office Depot Launches On-Demand Delivery at 1,000 Locations to Tap Home Office Demand

Retail TouchPoints

Office Depot will partner with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery from more than 1,000 Office Depot and OfficeMax stores across the U.S. The retailer will offer a selection of 10,000 items through the DoorDash marketplace app and website, including computers, printers, toner and cleaning suppliers. The partnership will take advantage of the shift to home offices, which has created a larger pool of decentralized workers in need of office supplies on short notice.

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Experiencing Metaverse FOMO? Don’t Panic, it’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Retail TouchPoints

Many eyes have been turned lately toward “ the metaverse.” But while the metaverse is certainly the topic du jour , it’s not necessarily as “new” as the media furor might suggest. Even more important, it might not actually warrant “top priority” status for most brands and retailers. . Want to learn more about the metaverse? Check out the upcoming Retail Innovation Conference & Expo where some of the leading minds in ecommerce and tech will be talking all things meta-commerce.

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A ShopWired Review: Is This The Best Solution for UK Entrepreneurs?

Ecommerce Platforms

If you’re a wannabe UK entrepreneur looking to dabble in the waters of eCommerce, you’re in the right place. Today we’re reviewing ShopWired , a UK-centric eCommerce platform. More specifically, we’re listing ShopWired’s most notable features and pricing so that hopefully, by the end of this review, you can decide whether it's the right software for you.

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Wayfair and Bed Bath & Beyond saw sales skyrocket during the pandemic. Where are they now?

RetailDive

Retailers across the sector experienced a boost as consumers invested in their homes. As demand wanes, some companies are feeling the pain.

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How A Bridging Loan Can Sustain Your Retail Business

365 Retail

The retail industry is one of the most competitive players, with only a few corporations that occupy the highest market share. As an entrepreneur, you’ll need to know your competitors and customers, use social media marketing, and improve your branding. That said, you must have enough financial assistance to implement your organizational strategies. .

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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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Crate and Barrel launches its first private label cookware collection

RetailDive

The Kitchen by Crate collection includes bakeware, cutting boards and storage containers and will be available online and in stores.

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Uniqlo keeps stores open in Russia

RetailWire

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, will keep its stores in Russia open even as others have suspended operations over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Clothing is a necessity of life. The people of Russia have the same right to live as we do,” said Fast Retailing CEO Tadashi Yanai.

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From roadblocks to revenue: How 3 retailers countered common conversion pitfalls

RetailDive

In this piece, we explore common challenges hindering retail profits, and how three leading retailers have refined approaches to meet shifting consumer demands.

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The 3 Phases of a Winning Marketplace Strategy for Brands

ChannelAdvisor

Consumers continue to seek their favorite brands on marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, Target and eBay — but these aren’t the only profitable options for selling your products. Each marketplace reaches a different audience and has a different set of listing requirements. Winning in different marketplaces requires a three-pronged approach of: Launching successfully.

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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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In surprise reversal, Capri nixes CEO succession

RetailDive

John Idol is staying on after all, and Joshua Schulman, who led the Michael Kors brand and was set to move up in September, will leave the company.

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All you need to know about Loss Leader Pricing

Omniconvert

Discover loss leader pricing, the types of strategies, the advantages, and the risks of using this price management strategy for your business. The post All you need to know about Loss Leader Pricing appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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Dollar General plans to add 10K jobs in 2022

RetailDive

The planned 6% increase to its workforce comes at a time when retailers are adding jobs at a brisk clip against a backdrop of low unemployment.

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Should You Have a Referral Program, Affiliate Program, or Both?

Smile.io

Today’s top brands know that if they want to succeed, they need to look at the maximum potential of each customer. That value extends beyond just their customer lifetime value and into the additional ways they can generate value for your brand beyond a purchase. Perhaps the most valuable thing customers can do for your business is share it with others.

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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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Walmart, Space NK partner in a bid for prestige beauty shoppers

RetailDive

The British retailer is teaming up with Walmart to bring a selection of skincare, makeup and haircare products to 250 stores.

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Stoli rebrands following Russia’s war on Ukraine

RetailWire

The Stoli Group is undergoing a “major rebrand” that will see it end “the use of the Stolichnaya name. “While I have been exiled from Russia since 2000 due to my opposition to Putin, I have remained proud of the Stolichnaya brand,” said Yuri Shefler, the brand’s founder. “More than anything, I wish for ‘Stoli’ to represent peace in Europe and solidarity with Ukraine.

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4 ways crowdsourcing helps retailers make the most of delivery from store

RetailDive

Consider these key benefits of using crowdsourced delivery for a winning BODFS strategy.

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The 3 Phases of a Winning Marketplace Strategy for Brands

ChannelAdvisor

Consumers continue to seek their favorite brands on marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, Target and eBay — but these aren’t the only profitable options for selling your products. Each marketplace reaches a different audience and has a different set of listing requirements. Winning in different marketplaces requires a three-pronged approach of: Launching successfully.

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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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Chewy founder Ryan Cohen's new activist target: Bed Bath & Beyond

RetailDive

After shaking up GameStop's leadership, Cohen is pushing Bed Bath & Beyond to sell its BuyBuy Baby unit, and maybe the entire company.

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Has TikTok Cancelled the Family Recipe? 10 Massive Food Trends Right Now

Digital Doughnut

Forget grandma’s old recipe book, today’s cooks turn to TikTok for inspiration! From CBD cooking to home-grown ingredients, food and drink are catering to the new, conscious consumer, while digital dining is changing the restaurant experience and big food names set up shop on the metaverse.

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American mask makers slammed by cheap foreign alternatives

RetailWire

American companies ramped up mask production in response to a lack of supply from overseas in the early part of the pandemic. These same companies have since seen their customers walk away as cheap alternatives from overseas, particularly China, became available.

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Decoding the Significance of Intent Data for B2B Marketers

Digital Doughnut

Intent data reflects online users' explicit business interests. Intent data is one of today’s top buzzwords in marketing. But what is intent data, and what are the key benefits of using it? In this post, we'll dig deeper into what intent data is and how you can use it to enhance your B2B marketing efforts.

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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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Restaurants divided on whether to keep masks

RetailWire

Some restaurant operators believe that no longer requiring patrons and staff to wear masks will increase sales. Others worry that doing so will make it even more difficult to recruit workers who remain concerned about their health.

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Tips For Educating Employees On Sustainability

365 Retail

Sustainability is of paramount importance to businesses today. It helps them protect the planet and remain relevant in the eyes of clients, consumers, and business partners. . Despite noble intentions, there is room for critical errors in judgement here. After all, some firms have been accused of ‘greenwashing’ , the act of marketing themselves as sustainable when reality paints a different picture.

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Power Your Community Strategy with the Periodic Table of Community Strategy

Digital Doughnut

Here are the most important considerations in online community strategy distilled into a quick reference visual model - the Periodic Table of Community Strategy.

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LVMH, Boohoo.com, Rémy Cointreau and Royal Canin are among leading brands confirmed to speak at Akeneo Unlock, the global PIM summit

365 Retail

Akeneo , the global leader in product experience management (PXM) and product information management (PIM), announced today that its annual global summit for the PIM and PXM community, Akeneo Unlock , is returning as an in-person event at the Maison de la Mutualité in Paris, on 15 and 16 March, 2022. It will welcome senior leaders from brands, including LVMH, Remy Cointreau, Boohoo.com , Accor Hotels and Royal Canin, who will share insights into how they leverage PXM as a cornerstone of their co

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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.