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Lifting Bottom-Line Revenue 50% With Paid Advertising

Groove

Background. The team at Cordova Outdoors specializes in creating tools for outdoor-minded people to use in enjoying their trips outside. Although they had seen limited success through Google and Meta Ads previously, they didn’t feel that they were receiving the maximum return on ad spend possible. As a result, this outdoor retailer challenged Groove Commerce to optimize their existing accounts and to maximize ROAS.

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Predictions 2023: Payments Players Focus On Fundamentals

Forrester eCommerce

Payments will once again be top of mind for fintechs, merchants, and consumers — but for reasons different from those of the past three years.

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The Future of Ecommerce Demands a Better Understanding of Online Consumer Journeys

Retail TouchPoints

Global ecommerce rose from 15% of total retail sales in 2019 to 21% in 2021. It now sits at an estimated 22% of all sales, according to a 2022 Morgan Stanley global ecommerce forecast report , which notes that “Over the long term, the ecommerce market has plenty of room to grow and could increase from $3.3 trillion today to $5.4 trillion in 2026.”. Yet despite that rosy forecast, some brand marketers are asking themselves if the immense growth over the last couple of years was only due to a once

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Twitter Blue Is Still Singing A Sad Tune

Forrester eCommerce

Once a badge for legitimacy, Twitter’s blue checkmark has become a badge for mockery. Elon Musk’s controversial pay-for-play “verification” rolled out yesterday. In Musk’s own words, the bar (now) to become verified, requires only that “Someone has to have a phone, a credit card, and $8 a month. That’s the bar.” This means that Twitter […].

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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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Checkmate Helps Retailers Offer Promotions Without Clogging Inboxes

Retail TouchPoints

Personalized shopping tool Checkmate is designed to help shoppers discover brands, apply discounts and manage their orders post-purchase. The solution aims to automatically help consumers keep track of their orders and generate discounts without increasing spam emails, track all orders and manage all your gift cards in one central location. The tool gathers the best deals from a shopper’s personal email and the web and automatically applies them at checkout.

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Consumer Personalization And Dating Have Much In Common

Forrester eCommerce

Maintaining positive brand-consumer relationships and personalizing consumer experiences takes work. In the end, you could be rewarded with long-term loyalty or you may be left with little to show for your efforts. In many ways, it’s like dating. Cultivating relationships requires time and patience along the journey: Pre-purchase (courting). People are wary when dates and […].

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Amazon Insights on the Global Opportunity for Brands [Download] | Salsify

Salsify

Salsify publishes a new report that breaks down the global Amazon opportunity for brands — and offers tips for scaling operations, optimizing product content, and driving revenue.

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Target Introduces Larger Store Concept With More Fulfillment Space and Merchandise

Retail TouchPoints

Target has introduced a larger-format store concept — nearly 150,000 square feet compared to the chain average of 130,000 square feet — that will become the retailer’s focus for new stores in the next few years. The new design, which features a more open layout and localized elements, will also be incorporated into future remodels across the chain. The first new store concept recently opened outside of Houston, and Target plans to utilize the format in half of the 200 store remodels and almost a

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12 digital natives that have learned to love old-fashioned retail

RetailDive

These e-retailers promised to disrupt conventional retail practices. Now, in a quest for growth, profits and maybe survival, they’re embracing them.

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YouTube Kicks off 9-Day Holiday Shopping Blitz

Retail TouchPoints

YouTube is getting into the holiday spirit with a nine -day, multi-format shopping event , From YouTube to You, that will feature interactive live shopping events, shoppable Shorts and video gift guides. More than 30 creators and brands including Ulta Beauty , TULA Skincare and POPFLEX will offer up recommendations, deals and exclusive products throughout the event, which will take place from Nov. 10 to 19, 2022.

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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 pivots to larger stores with new 150K-square-foot format

RetailDive

The new concept is 20,000 square feet larger than the company average, with more space for pickup services, fulfillment and an expanded merchandise assortment.

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eBay Ads Holiday Report Reveals Keys to Advertising Success During an Elongated Season

Retail TouchPoints

There are a lot of theories about how inflation, supply chain constraints and other dynamics will impact consumer behaviors. While large-scale surveys help identify macro trends and predictions, micro-surveys can glean new insights into specific communities of users. eBay Ads recently surveyed both groups to understand the trending themes among 2,000 online shoppers in the U.S. as well as the distinct nuances of 1,500 eBay shoppers.

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SendGrid Integration Simplifies Email Automation for Merchandisers

GetElastic

At Elastic Path, we continue to hone in on our mission to make Composable Commerce accessible to all brands, so they can drive revenue and create innovative commerce experiences. In one of our latest blogs , we launched our Integrations Hub , a central repository of pre-built integrations accessible within Commerce Manager , our business user tooling.

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Swarovski Holiday Campaign Aligns with Retailer’s Revamped Store Concept

Retail TouchPoints

Swarovski is expanding on its “Ignite Your dreams” branding platform with a holiday campaign featuring supermodel Bella Hadid. Centering the Swarovski packaging, the campaign builds on the brand’s new store concept, which launched under creative director Giovanna Engelbert in 2021. During a commercial shot for the campaign, Hadid explores a world filled with supersized, pastel-hued versions of the brand’s boxes and packaging details with messaging encouraging viewers to “Open the Wonder.

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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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Only 20% of consumers plan to shop on Black Friday: report

RetailDive

Shoppers are spending the same or more than last year, but they’re also on the hunt for discounts, PwC’s new survey found.

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Maurices Targets Tweens with First Three Standalone Evsie Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Women’s apparel retailer Maurices will increase the visibility of its tween brand Evsie with three freestanding locations opening on Nov. 10, in West Jordan, Utah; Fargo, N.D.; and Boise, Idaho. The retailer also will also expand the Evsie presence to nearly 800 Maurices locations, including 240 shop-in-shop models and six pass-through locations. Maurices, which is owned by private equity firm OpCapita LLP , currently has a footprint of nearly 900 stores across the U.S. and Canada.

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Warby Parker narrows loss as it posts 8.3% revenue increase in Q3

RetailDive

The DTC brand also raised its 2022 outlook, expecting revenue to increase by up to 10.2% over last year. But growth is showing signs of slowing.

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Gap Falls into Amazon with Brand ‘Store’ and New Baby Gear Line

Retail TouchPoints

Gap , one of America’s most storied mall-based brands, is opening up shop on what has essentially become the country’s biggest mall — Amazon. Under the new partnership with Amazon Fashion in the U.S. and Canada, Gap has opened a dedicated brand “store” offering its apparel essentials — including denim, tees, socks, underwear and sleepwear — for adults, kids and babies.

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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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Amazon scrutinizing unprofitable business units: WSJ

RetailDive

CEO Andy Jassy, who replaced founder Jeff Bezos a year ago, is keen to slash costs and spike profits, the Wall Street Journal reports.

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Ingredients that Smell Good with Coal and Canary

Smile.io

This is part of our #SmileABCs series, highlighting and going in-depth with small businesses and ecommerce brands. Check out the full series here. Candles can make you feel relaxed, bring relief, and spark joy just with a good scent. Tie in a strong brand and community and you get Coal and Canary. Coal and Canary is a candle company hand-poured in Winnipeg, Canada, with the goal of bringing candles to its customers that are good for the air and spark joy.

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Sephora offers on-demand delivery via DoorDash

RetailDive

DoorDash has also introduced a new beauty tile on its homepage where consumers can shop for Sephora products.

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How to Reach Out to Your First Client - Best Practices & Tips

Digital Doughnut

Making the first step in communications with a potential client can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. You want to make sure you start off on the right foot, but you also don't want to seem too eager or overbearing.

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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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Peloton goes beyond the workout for holiday push

RetailDive

New ads showcase how motivation from instructors translates beyond exercise sessions as the company battles a difficult year for business.

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Victoria Plum appoints Helen Skelton as first-ever brand ambassador

365 Retail

Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has revealed TV and radio presenter Helen Skelton as its first ever brand ambassador. The deal is the first celebrity brand partnership for the Doncaster-headquartered company which has an annual turnover of £103m and employs around 400 people. Helen is known for hosting popular BBC TV shows Blue Peter and Countryfile and is currently starring in Strictly Come Dancing.

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Bed Bath & Beyond taps Burlington vet as chief marketing, customer officer

RetailDive

Bart Sichel has extensive experience in marketing and retail, and joins a C-suite marked by turmoil at a retailer struggling to turn around.

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What is a MAP Pricing Policy?

ChannelAdvisor

Online marketplaces and cross-site price comparisons have made e-commerce more competitive than ever. How can you keep things fair among sellers while maintaining your brand integrity? . Price floors and recommended resale values are key to leveling the playing field, but they can be difficult to implement when they involve so many subtle nuances. .

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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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Elevate Your E-commerce Store with These 9 Marketing Strategies

Ecommerce Guru

The e-commerce industry is thriving, and several factors have led to its growth. While every business needs to develop marketing strategies, you cannot use generic strategies to grow your e-commerce business. E-commerce was earlier limited to a few big players. However, the trend has now moved towards local businesses. These e-commerce companies have a digital presence and bring most of their customers through social media channels.

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How to Recession-Proof Your Online Retail Business Without Raising Prices

Korona

When experts predict a recession, you’ll likely need to change some of your company’s management directives to stay as close to profitable as possible. These actions may include cutting back on hiring, being more cautious with spending, or raising your prices. . While raising prices during uncertain economic times is not unheard of and may even be expected, it is not always the best option, especially when consumer spending is likely to decline. .

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What is a MAP Pricing Policy?

ChannelAdvisor

Online marketplaces and cross-site price comparisons have made e-commerce more competitive than ever. How can you keep things fair among sellers while maintaining your brand integrity? . Price floors and recommended resale values are key to leveling the playing field, but they can be difficult to implement when they involve so many subtle nuances. .

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IKEA offers bigger discounts and funds to support cash-strapped employees

RetailWire

IKEA is offering employees around the world a chance to make their dollars go further in the face of rising prices by awarding them bigger discounts. The furniture giant is also launching a $10 million social fund to help employees who are struggling to make ends meet.

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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