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Are You Making These DevSecOps Mistakes? The Four Phases You Need To Know Before Your Code Becomes Your Vulnerability

Forrester eCommerce

In Forrester’s Security Survey, 2024, 56% of security decision-makers at firms that experienced an external attack indicated that the breach was the result of an application-related exploit. Why do we continue to be so bad at this!? Part of the problem is that the journey to DevSecOps is bumpy and long. But don’t give up!

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

Retail TouchPoints

If you’ve recently been to the beach, or maybe a kids’ baseball or soccer game, you’ve likely seen a Bogg Bag. Known (and loved) for its functionality, durability, and fun color and pattern combinations, the Bogg Bag has become the ultimate sidekick for many suburban moms nationwide. On Amazon alone, the bag has garnered more than 5,000 five-star reviews and was named the best beach bag and tote by Travel + Leisure and Good Morning America.

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Kohl’s names new CEO

RetailDive

The department store has tapped Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan to lead the retailer beginning early next year, replacing Tom Kingsbury.

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Macy’s Delays Q3 Earnings to Investigate Financial Irregularity

Retail TouchPoints

Macy’s reported preliminary earnings for its Q3 2024, which ended Nov. 2, 2024, but has delayed the full release of results while it investigates an incident in which it appears an employee hid millions of dollars of expenses for nearly three years. The irregularity was uncovered as the retailer was preparing its financial statements for the current quarter.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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Influencers Are This Holiday Season’s “Gift Guides”

Forrester eCommerce

Consumers used to browse magazines and publisher sites for gift giving inspiration, and brands would turn to publishers to sponsor those coveted gift guide spots. This holiday season, influencers are taking on that role. They expertly thread the needle between entertainment and commerce, and they are supercharged by social media platforms’ powerful recommendation algorithms.

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Mango Plans to Operate 42 U.S. Stores by Year End, 20+ More in 2025

Retail TouchPoints

Moving toward its goal of making the U.S. one of its three main markets by 2026, Mango plans to operate 42 stores in the country by the end of 2024. The apparel retailer also plans to open more than 20 locations next year, primarily in the Sun Belt and Northeast, according to CNBC. The retailer’s target is to operate approximately 65 U.S. stores by the end of 2025.

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How Top Retailers Prevent Black Friday Website Disasters: a Cross-Team Approach

Retail TouchPoints

Several years ago, during the Super Bowl, I was working at a small startup when my CTO came to tell me the company was planning a major commercial push to the big game’s millions of global viewers. Unfortunately, he came to me that Sunday morning. I warned him our site would likely crash and sure enough, midway through the ad, our traffic surged so much that our security firewall thought we were under attack.

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Macy’s chief marketer on why telling a cohesive marketing story is crucial

RetailDive

With its Thanksgiving Day Parade days away, Sharon Otterman explains how the retailer brought its gift guide to life in its holiday campaign.

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E.l.f. Leans into Sports Fandom with Holiday Campaign Debuting During Macy’s Parade

Retail TouchPoints

E.l.f. Cosmetics will once again tap into the universality of sports in its new multi-platform campaign, “ Eyes. Lips. Face. Fandom. ,” which will make its broadcast debut to an estimated 22 million viewers during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, Nov. 28. Image courtesy E.l.f. Beauty Starring actors Joey King ( The Kissing Booth, A Family Affair ) and Lucien Laviscount ( Emily in Paris, Waterloo Road ), the spot features the ultimate face-off — meeting the parents on Thanksgiving whil

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Vuori doesn’t need money. Investors keep knocking anyway.

RetailDive

A recent $825 million fundraise from General Atlantic and Stripes tipped the brand into the $5 billion valuation range. Investor Jon Kossow says the company still doesn’t need the cash to fund its own operations.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Action Steps for Bing’s AI SEO Guidelines

Practical eCommerce

Bing's newly published optimization guidelines are short on implementation tactics. The post Action Steps for Bing’s AI SEO Guidelines appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Amazon Invests Another $4B in Anthropic, Adds Program for Quantum Computing

RetailWire

Amazon is going all in with AI startup Anthropic as well as getting ready for quantum computing.

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Big Lots sold to private equity

RetailDive

An affiliate of Nexus Capital Management plans to acquire the retailer for $2.5 million in cash, debt payoff and some assumed liabilities.

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Krispy Kreme Launches Festive ‘Grinchmas’ Holiday Doughnuts

RetailWire

To give a naughty and nice twist to the holiday season, Krispy Kreme has launched a line of "Grinchmas" holiday doughnuts.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Data And Insights For Smart Go-To-Market Decision-Making

Forrester eCommerce

Imagine trying to cook a complicated dish for the first time without a recipe, guessing at the ingredients and their proportions. This trial-and-error process is much like a B2B organization attempting to craft go to market strategies in absence of sufficient data and insights.

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Taco Bell Finally Brings Beloved Caramel Apple Empanadas Back to the Menu

RetailWire

Taco Bell has finally brought back the beloved sweet treat.

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Target adds Bogg to its assortment

RetailDive

The brand, known for its colorful tote bags, will land in the mass merchant early next month.

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Amazon Live Taps Martha Stewart and Jennifer Hudson To Host Black Friday Shopping Shows

RetailWire

On the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, Jennifer Hudson and Martha Stewart will pitch Amazon special deals as part of a series of live shopping shows produced by TalkShopLive.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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VF to lay off 242 employees at Virginia distribution center

RetailDive

The facility’s closure, announced earlier this year, comes as the company faces declining earnings and a recent S&P downgrade.

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Egg Prices Keep Rising as Avian Flu Continues Affecting Supply

RetailWire

Egg prices continue to climb, and it's not just because of inflation.

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Walmart updates virtual store with seasonal shopping features

RetailDive

Four new holiday environments showcase a selection of gifts curated by content creators and inspired by social media trends.

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JetBlue Teases New European Destinations, Brings Back Seasonal Routes

RetailWire

JetBlue is adding even more routes.

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5 Steps to Omnichannel E-Commerce Success

Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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Atelier VM Opens First UK Flagship Store in Burlington Arcade, Mayfair

365 Retail

Italian fine jewellery brand Atelier VM has officially opened its first UK flagship store in London’s prestigious Burlington Arcade. This marks a significant milestone for the brand, which has steadily expanded its presence in the UK since entering the market in 2018 with a dedicated counter in Liberty London. Situated in Mayfair, the 401 sq ft boutique at House 5 of Burlington Arcade offers a refined and intimate space for customers to explore Atelier VM’s handcrafted jewellery collections.

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Inflation might be returning, says BRC

TalkingRetail

Fresh food inflation increased fractionally in November but ambient food rises dropped from 3.1% to 2.7% year on year, according to the latest BRC NielsenIQ survey. While food prices continued to rise, non-food saw a deflation rate of 1.8%, compared with deflation of 2.

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Baskin-Robbins Pardons Frozen Turkey Cake in Honor of White House Thanksgiving Tradition

RetailWire

Baskin-Robbins spared its own special turkey in honor of the annual White House tradition of pardoning live birds for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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SimplyFresh opens its second ‘just walk out’ store

TalkingRetail

SimplyFresh has opened its second store with Amazon’s technology to allow customers to pay automatically and “just walk out” when they have picked up their shopping. The LittleFresh store is in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, on the electric vehicle recharging forecourt run by Gridserve.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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Bath & Body Works Raises Outlook in Advance of Shorter Holiday Season

RetailWire

Bath & Body Works is seeing its stock soar after a promising earnings report.

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Tesco’s rapid c-store expansion continues

TalkingRetail

Tesco is planning another 150 Express stores in the next three years, further fuelling the battle for convenience spending.

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Macy’s Employee Hides Up to $154 Million in Expenses, Delaying Q3 Earnings Report

RetailWire

A Macy's employer hid up to $154 million in expenses over the last three years. What's next?

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Two festive launches from Terry’s

TalkingRetail

Terry’s Chocolate Minis Mint Crisp features mini segments of Terry’s milk chocolate made with crispy bits and natural mint flavouring in a shareable pack that is described as “perfect for snacking”.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.