Fabric Blog
MAY 13, 2025
Today, I highlight another of my favorite leadership lessons. As with the last Topper Tuesday, Perpetual Optimism is a Force Multiplier , this one is applicable not just to business but retail specifically! This weeks Topper Tuesday dives into one of General Colin Powells most powerful leadership principlesone that has shaped my own journey from the military to the world of business: Never neglect details.
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 13, 2025
Dynamically changing pricing in Shopify can feel like hacking the matrix at first. I’ve spent months helping clients implement this, testing different methods, and figuring out what actually works — and what’s a waste of time. So I put together this guide to help you skip the trial-and-error. You’ll see what works, what doesn’t, and exactly how to make Shopify show different prices without breaking everything in your store.
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Forrester eCommerce
MAY 13, 2025
How can you make your customer advocacy program more proactive, more transparent, and more motivating to customers? With technology. Higher-performing customer advocacy programs lean on technology to scale customer advocate sourcing, management, activation, and measurement.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2025
Beyond, Inc. and Kirklands have provided more details about the formers $5.2 million expansion of its existing credit agreement with the home dcor retailer. The additional capital will allow Kirklands to accelerate store conversions as it prioritizes the rollout of Bed Bath & Beyond Home and Overstock stores, along with supporting plans for Kirklands to open BuyBuy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond True Blue stores.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 13, 2025
An IDP is a framework for building DevOps platforms that offer discoverable, self-service IT infrastructure and automation services, helping developers manage IT services efficiently. IDPs can help streamline workflows, reduce context switching, and enhance governance among developers.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2025
There was a time when Ebay was effectively the only game in town for online resale, but the platform faces lots of competition today particularly in fashion, where newer competitors such as ThredUp, Poshmark and Rebag are rapidly gaining ground. Even more generalized platforms like Etsy, TikTok Shop and Facebook Marketplace have seen an influx of vintage fashion offerings as secondhand shopping has grown in popularity overall.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2025
This sponsored content is brought to you by Melissa. In the fast-moving world of retail and ecommerce, where seamless logistics and personalized experiences are the norm, address data quality plays a quietly powerful role. From first impressions at checkout to last-mile delivery and ongoing customer engagement, clean and complete address data isnt just operationally helpful its essential to a retailers ability to scale efficiently and serve customers effectively.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 13, 2025
Attention, all B2B leaders! The stage is set, and the spotlight is on you. The B2B Summit APAC Awards are calling for entries this is your golden opportunity to showcase your extraordinary achievements. Have you driven remarkable milestones with a customer-obsessed growth strategy, process, or initiative?
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2025
Over the past 18 months, Staples has implemented a Manhattan Associates cloud-native warehouse management solution at nine of its U.S.-based B2B fulfillment locations, and the retailer plans to deploy the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (WM) technology at a total of 14 fulfillment centers by the end of 2026. The entire Staples U.S. fulfillment network encompasses 6,000 associates who pick, pack and ship 2.5 million units daily from 36 fulfillment centers and 220 delivery locations, utilizi
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 13, 2025
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region was remarkably resilient throughout 2024 and early 2025, navigating challenges such as ongoing geopolitical tensions and Chinas economic shifts. Initial projections indicated that the region would grow by 4.5% in 2025; we based our forecast of APAC technology spending on these assumptions.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2025
Emails show that Christine Day resigned from her board role due to a disagreement with the company — a disparity from a previous SEC filing.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 13, 2025
S3NS, established three years ago, is a cloud hosting company that aims to deliver a sovereign and secure cloud solution for the French market. Formed as a joint venture between Google and Thales, S3NS adheres to strict governance rules to ensure compliance with French sovereignty requirements.
365 Retail
MAY 13, 2025
In 2025, the metaverse has evolved from a tech buzzword into a living, breathing digital economy. With millions of users actively spending time in immersive environments, the potential to earn money without leaving your virtual space is not only real its expanding rapidly. From renting out digital real estate to designing in-game assets and hosting virtual events, the opportunities to monetize time in metaverse platforms like Decentraland, Roblox, and The Sandbox are growing every quarter.
Practical eCommerce
MAY 13, 2025
Rich Communication Services enables relatively more message interactivity, enabling buttons, carousels, and branding. The post RCS Interactive Texts Boost Ecommerce appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2025
The athletics retailer hopes to position its assortment as a higher-end offering, including through a $140 backpack.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2025
McDonalds has a bold plan to hire 375,000 U.S. employees this summer. On top of that lofty goal, the fast-food behemoth wants to open 900 new locations in the U.S. within two years, bringing the number of restaurants to 50,000 total. President of McDonald’s USA, Joe Erlinger, announced the plan at a new store in Columbus, Ohio, alongside Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Ohio Lt.
365 Retail
MAY 13, 2025
Anthropologie is set to make its North West retail debut this autumn with the opening of a new flagship store at Liverpool ONE. The global womenswear, accessories and homeware brand will occupy a 7,000 square foot site, including 5,000 square feet of trading space, located on Peters Lane the retail destinations premium lifestyle corridor. The Liverpool ONE store will stock Anthropologies own-label collections such as Maeve, Daily Practice, and Celandine, alongside an edited selection of womensw
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2025
Trader Joe’s has revealed a series of new, limited-time products, including a sweet and savory combo of soda-flavored cookies and the perfect burger topper. Per food blogger Markie Devo , the grocery chain is releasing a series of sweet and savory grocery items this month, guaranteed to turn shoppers’ heads. Some of these include Root Beer Float Pieces and a four-pack of Pretzel Buns.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
365 Retail
MAY 13, 2025
Many people love the taste of coffee, but not everyone wants the buzz that comes with it. Some drinkers might be sensitive to caffeine, while others simply enjoy a cup later in the day without risking their sleep. Thankfully, theres a whole world of caffeine-free coffee out there. Lets take a closer look at what it is, what makes it different, and some of the best options available today.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2025
Dollar General ‘s Literacy Foundation has announced a record-setting, one-day donation of over $13.2 million to support adult, family, and summer reading programs across the United States. In a press release , Dollar General revealed that these substantial grants will support more than 1,200 public schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations in furthering their literacy programs.
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2025
The company is bringing nine plastic-free products and exclusive scents to the mass merchant’s stores and website.
365 Retail
MAY 13, 2025
Disney Store has confirmed the opening of a new limited-time retail experience at Westfield White City this June, offering families and fans a fresh opportunity to engage with Disneys beloved characters, stories, and merchandise in an immersive setting. Designed as more than a conventional retail outlet, the new Disney Store will serve as a destination where the magic of storytelling is brought to life through engaging in-store features.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2025
Nestl has announced that it intends to sell Perrier and all its other water brands. Reuters is reporting that the retail giant has commissioned the Rothschild bank to sell off its entire water division, as the company looks to “refocus” on other brands. “Under new CEO Laurent Freixe, Nestl has been trying to narrow its focus to roughly 30 of its 2,000 brands, prioritising labels including Kit-Kat chocolate wafer bars, Nescafe coffee, NAN infant formula and Maggi noodles and sea
RetailDive
MAY 13, 2025
The athletics company saw net sales increase 43% and plans to increase pricing to further differentiate itself as a premium brand in the market.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2025
It looks like Dollar General is set to strengthen its position in the retail media network market, according to recent news. In a May 13 press release put forth by Fetch a rewards, gaming, and receipt-submission app the company indicated it was entering into a partnership with Dollar General, more specifically the dollar store’s retail media network (Dollar General Media Network, or DGMN).
RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
MAY 13, 2025
Retail continues to evolve rapidly. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), U.S. retail sales are projected to reach between $5.23 and $5.30 trillion in 2025, marking a growth of 2.5% to 3.5% compared to the previous year. But with rising competition, inflationary pressure, and shifting customer expectations, measuring success through retail KPIs is more critical than ever.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
RetailWire
MAY 13, 2025
Domino’s has announced that it has partnered with Cash App to offer new payment options for Gen Z customers. According to QSR , this is one of Cash App Pay’s first restaurant collaborations, and it will provide next-generation consumers with the choice and freedom they seek at checkout. Were all about providing convenience to customers, and that includes making sure their checkout experience is seamless, said Mark Messing, Dominos vice president of global digital marketing, in a stat
365 Retail
MAY 13, 2025
MINISO has confirmed the opening of its newest UK location at Liverpool ONE on Friday, 17 May at 11am. The 2,465 square foot store will bring the brands well-known blend of fun, affordable products to the heart of Liverpools retail district. The new outlet will carry MINISOs signature line-up, including themed collections from popular franchises such as Sanrio, Minecraft, My Little Pony, Harry Potter and Disneys Lilo & Stitch.
Bryan Eisenberg
MAY 13, 2025
Lately, Ive been getting overwhelming feedback on my latest manuscript, I Think I Swallowed An Elephant (Kindle pre order is available). But the comments that stick with me most arent about what I wrote. Theyre about what I didnt. Its what I chose to bury. Like an iceberg, the real weight of a story lives below the surface. The part you dont spell out.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 13, 2025
Forresters new interactive data summary of the 2024 Healthcare Practitioners Survey helps healthcare leaders and organizations make better data-driven decisions.
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