Thu.Sep 03, 2020

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Move From Insight To Impact: Data Strategy & Insights 2020

Forrester eCommerce

The digital future is here. And data, analytics, and AI are going to drive this future. These capabilities are becoming more crucial to stay ahead of uncertainty and change and get smarter about every aspect of your business: your customers, your suppliers and partners, your competitors, your employees, your processes, your operations, and your markets.

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How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb

Retail TouchPoints

Returns are a cost of doing business for any retailer. But despite representing $309 billion in lost sales for U.S. retailers last year, they haven’t always been a strategic focus. In the wake of COVID-19, returns are receiving serious (and necessary) attention for several key reasons: Retailers are spending more processing returns in stores. They are expected to keep merchandise out of circulation due to COVID infection concerns and to provide employees with personal protection to prevent infec

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National Insider Threat Awareness Month: Stop Insiders With Zero Trust

Forrester eCommerce

The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and the National Insider Threat Task force (NITTF) partnered with US government agencies to kick off the second National Insider Threat Awareness Month this September. National Insider Threat Awareness Month was started in September 2019 with the goal to educate federal and industry employees about the risks posed […].

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Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Supports Low-Touch Checkout Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Toshiba offers the existing Self Checkout System 7 , a solution designed to help retailers deliver fast, convenient and personalized checkout experiences. Key features include: A modular design to provide flexibility and customization options retailers’ unique store environment; Self-learning and correction capabilities that interpret common shopper behaviors to support better experiences; Multi-attribute item security that aims to balance performance and security by configuring the level of ris

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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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Why Choosing a Localization Vendor Is Like Dating

Forrester eCommerce

For global companies, reputation in the regions requires a great localization vendor, but it can be hard to find the right match. Kathleen Pierce of Forrester SiriusDecisions explains why past performance is no guarantee of future success, and how to identify the right partner for your needs.

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How to Choose The Right Adwords Agency

Kissmetrics

According to Unbounce, half of the people who click on your ads are more likely to make a purchase than those who came from an organic link. That’s a bit surprising. You’d think with 600 million devices running ad blockers —advertising would be less effective. Google Ads commands 73.1 percent of search advertising, roughly $40.3 billion.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Hires Ascena Veteran To Head Omnichannel Initiatives

Retail TouchPoints

Bed Bath & Beyond has appointed Wade E. Haddad as SVP of Real Estate and Construction, to spearhead the company’s store optimization strategy, which will be a key part of its previously disclosed restructuring plan. He will lead an enterprise-wide team across all banners to manage the retailer’s property portfolio and establish a network to support omnichannel services such as buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS), curbside pickup and same-day delivery. “We have taken a number of i

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How to Use On-Site Personalization to Treat Every Shopper like a VIP

Optimizely

Why On-Site Personalization & Why Now. On-site personalization is a critical part of delivering relevance throughout the buyer’s journey. In fact, personalized homepage promotions influence 85% of consumers to buy, and 74% of consumers feel frustrated when website content is not personalized. When executed well, on-site personalization allows ecommerce brands to create curated experiences for their shoppers, driving more conversions and ultimately sales.

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Westfield Adds Location Analytics To Data Harvesting Initiative At Shopping Centers

Retail TouchPoints

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has named Placer.ai as its location analytics provider as part of a wider effort by the property management firm to leverage new technologies at its retail locations. URW will use the Placer.ai solutions to help determine where it should allocate resources within its shopping centers, and to gather insights that can be used to modify marketing strategies, ensure lease optimization and measure overall tenant and shopping center health.

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Squarespace Review (Sep 2020) – 11 Pros and Cons of Using Squarespace

Ecommerce Platforms

Initially, Squarespace was only a SaaS-based content management system (CMS) which offered a designer-friendly website builder, blogging platform and hosting service. Now Squarespace has spent some time in the ecommerce space to make it an experienced contender in terms of ecommerce platforms. Its platform is called Squarespace Commerce, and it offers beautiful templates, an easy way to launch a store, and some solid features.

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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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Cheetah Digital Offers A Suite Of Tools For Retail Marketers

Retail TouchPoints

Cheetah Digital , a customer engagement solution provider, offers the Customer Engagement Suite to help retailers create impactful, personalized experiences that can deliver value across every touch point of the customer lifecycle. The suite encompasses multiple tools, including: Cheetah Engagement Data Platform: A real-time data platform that is designed to sit at the foundation of every Cheetah Digital solution and enable end-to-end customer lifecycle management across; Cheetah Experiences: A

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320: Derek Halpern On How To Get 250K Orders In 2 Years With Truvani

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I’m thrilled to have Derek Halpern on the show. Derek recently started an ecommerce business named Truvani with his business partner Vani Hari selling health foods online with a focus on ingredient transparency. And within 2 years, they managed to generate over 250K orders and a 7 figure business. In this episode, Derek shares how they did it.

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Nike Delivers First Maternity Sports Apparel Collection

Retail TouchPoints

Nike will debut its first clothing line designed specifically for pregnant and postpartum mothers on Sept. 17 in North America, Europe and Africa. The four-piece Nike (M) collection includes the Nike (M) Pullover, the Nike (M) Swoosh Bra, the Nike (M) Tank and the Nike One (M) Tight. The collection was created by analyzing pregnancy data findings from more than 150,000 comparison scans of non-pregnant women against those of pregnant women, according to a Nike blog post.

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Ethical Ecommerce Interviews: Mayamiko on Transforming From a Charity Into a Business

Ecommerce Platforms

We spoke to Paola Masperi, founder of both charity Mayamiko Trust and ethical womenswear label Mayamiko. The charity behind the brand trains disadvantaged people in Malawi and other parts of Africa in creative and transferable skills like tailoring, and then supports them to use those skills through business and finance education workshops and micro-financing.

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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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Kroger, Party City And ThirdLove Execs Join Retail Innovation Conference Agenda

Retail TouchPoints

The Retail Innovation Conference has added a multitude of seasoned retail executives and changemakers to the agenda for its first-ever online experience. Taking place October 13-14, 2020, the agenda will feature in-depth case studies and tactical talks designed to help retail attendees keep pace with new disruptions and uncover new growth opportunities.

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How To Setup Return And Exchange In Your Online Store

MakeWebBetter

Preparing your online store for return and exchange is vital for the growth of your online business. According to a survey, about 77% of the buyers during the festive season are expected to return a portion of their gifts while 20 % are found to return half of their gifts. Return Merchandise Authorization(RMA) is undeniably […]. The post How To Setup Return And Exchange In Your Online Store appeared first on MakeWebBetter.

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Are Retailers Responsible For Selling Hackable Consumer Devices?

Retail TouchPoints

In the last several years alone, the reach of the Internet of Things has grown exponentially, and the market is forecasted to reach a whopping $1.6 trillion by 2025. Whether we look at wearables, smart speakers, connected appliances or smart cars, there’s no denying that this level of innovation has changed human behaviors, and has introduced new opportunities for convenience as well as enhanced experiences.

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Turbulence, tech and the retail worker

RetailDive

Employees have faced furloughs and job losses from COVID-19-related store closures and disruption to their jobs from new technologies.

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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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Walmart Prepares For A Digital Holiday Season With Online Toy Lab

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart is pivoting its toy promotion strategy for an e-Commerce-heavy holiday with the launch of its Walmart Wonder Lab , a site that lets kids unbox and play with toys digitally. The tool will let kids try out the season’s most popular toys without needing to leave their homes. The experience, which was created in partnership with eko , draws from the retail giant’s Top-Rated by Kids Toy List.

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The future of retail is same-day delivery: Are you ready?

RetailDive

What can a retailer do to ensure a seamless transition from in-store only to fast and reliable delivery?

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Lärabar partners with wellbeing podcast

TalkingRetail

General Mills is launching a series of activations to support its Lärabar snack bars. The brand is the official sponsor of Mind Body Spirit’s “Your Wellbeing Podcast”, supported by social media advertising and 30-second adverts during the podcast over a 10-week period. The brand is also partnering with illustrator Gemma Correll to create a series.

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Employee Spotlight: Elizabeth Faddis, Recruiting Manager, and Yoga Enthusiast

FastSpring

FastSpring’s Employee Spotlight is a Q&A series that features the hardworking, intelligent, and fun people that make FastSpring great. Get to know the fantastic team behind the ecommerce platform! In this post, we’re featuring our Recruiting Manager, Elizabeth Faddis! What is your role at FastSpring? I have a multi-faceted role at FastSpring. As part of the P&C organization, I help to drive transformation and operational efficiencies within the talent organization and create talent attra

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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

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eCommerce Gift Cards: 7 Key Roles In Retail Business Growth

MakeWebBetter

Gift Card Granny claims an increase of worth $160 billion in eCommerce gift card exchange platforms. Gift cards propose a big business opportunity because your customers love exchanging gift cards. Although selling gift cards isn’t a new sales flavor in the retail business. However, it is widely growing and is appreciated in all industrial sectors. […].

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Target adds premium products to its Good & Gather line

RetailDive

Good & Gather Signature has launched with 60 items, which will help bring the private label line to nearly 2,000 total products by the fall.

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Walmart Introduces Walmart+, Competing With Amazon Prime

ROI Revolution

Published September 3, 2020. We’re less than two weeks away from the launch of Walmart+, Walmart’s new membership program that will compete with Amazon Prime. Walmart+ will launch on September 15 according to a statement from the retailer. At $98/year, key features of Walmart+ will include: Unlimited free delivery from stores (including groceries).

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How to Build Customer Loyalty with Your Order Packaging

Smile.io

With so many e-commerce businesses starting every day, competition among different brands offering similar products has significantly increased, making customer loyalty more difficult than ever The pride of every brand is to have returning customers and not just ones who come in to buy products once and walk away. However, getting customers to come back after the first buy requires you to earn their trust.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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PayPal introduces 'Pay in 4' installment payment service

RetailDive

The payments behemoth joins a growing list of pay-over-time competitors.

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Italian ‘wellness drink’ brand launches into UK convenience sector

TalkingRetail

Italian soft drinks brand Holy – The Wellness Drink has expanded its distribution into UK convenience stores. The brand offers two variants – Reset, a pomegranate, blueberry, lemon, and acerola cherry drink and Reload, a pink grapefruit, mandarin, and acerola cherry drink. Both flavours are available in recyclable glass bottles from Bestway and retail at.

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Back-to-school is about to look different. Here's what retailers need to know to prepare.

RetailDive

Retailers play a key role in helping shoppers navigate this year's unusual back-to-school season.

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Advantages of Perpetual Inventory: The Benefits of a Modern Inventory System

Korona

Running your inventory well is one of the most important - and difficult - roles of being a business owner or manager. Keeping your retail inventory management in order means that your shelves are stocked, your warehouse/storage areas aren’t cluttered, your cash flow remains stable, and your vendors are happy. Operationally, it’s impossible to [.].

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio