Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For shoppers, paying for the items they want is a necessary evil at best and a complicated chore at worst (especially online). That inherent distaste for the transaction phase is one reason payment companies are so eager to expand into other parts of the shopper journey. McKinsey calls this embedded finance — when a financial product or solution is placed in a non-financial setting, for example on a social media platform or in a store (private label credit cards are one old-school example).

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 21, 2022

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Last December, Toys ‘R’ Us opened its first U.S. flagship following its 2018 bankruptcy, just in time for the holiday shopping rush. This year, the retailer has its sights set abroad, with the debut of new ecommerce flagships for both Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us in the UK just weeks before the official kickoff of the holiday season. The launch of the UK websites coincide with the rollout of Toys ‘R’ Us shops at Macy’s across the U.S., and seem to point to a turning of the tides for the beleagu

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 21, 2022

I just got back from the DevOps Enterprise Summit, which, as usual, was one of the best conferences ever. Product and platform management were hot topics there, as they’ve been for the last few years. Today, I want to talk about platforms; in particular, there’s been a bit of a flurry lately about “platform engineering.” […].

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Balenciaga has ended its relationship with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, following the entertainer’s continued controversial behavior, which includes a growing list of antisemitic statements. Following the release of parent company Kering ’s Q3 2022 earnings on Oct. 20, 2022, the company noted that, “Balenciaga has no longer any relationship nor any plans for future projects related to this artist,” in response to a question from WWD regarding the partnership.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Congratulations to Enel as the EMEA region winner for Forrester’s inaugural Technology Strategy Impact award. In a keynote session at our recent Technology & Innovation EMEA event, Laura Koetzle VP, Group Research Director with Forrester sat down with Alberto Cossu, Head of Digital Strategy Enel Group to discuss the company’s transformation to a Utility as […].

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Print-on-demand in Asia is a growing business opportunity for entrepreneurs keen to make an income without spending vast sums of money on manufacturing and order fulfillment. For the uninitiated, print-on-demand (POD) is a type of dropshipping. It’s a form of ecommerce where you sell personalized products such as mugs, tees, posters, bags, and so on.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is exploring a potential rule to combat deceptive or unfair review and endorsement practices, such as using fake reviews, suppressing negative reviews and paying for positive reviews. The agency is seeking public comment on the potential harms stemming from deceptive or unfair review and endorsement practices, and whether a rule would help consumers and retailers level the playing field for honest marketers through its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANP

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 21, 2022

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Outdoor decorations and displays have become more extravagant than ever. But that wasn’t always the case.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has made antisemitic remarks in recent weeks leading to a call by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for Adidas to cut ties with the rapper and designer and his Yeezy brand. The athletic wear company earlier this month said it was reviewing its relationship with Mr. West.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After staying close to home during the height of the pandemic, nearly two-thirds of consumers plan for in-store shopping this season.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The hospitality industry is huge, and it can be incredibly lucrative. A lot of people dream of opening their own restaurants. Regardless of how or why you find yourself managing a restaurant, there are often a lot of plates that you need to keep spinning in order to maximise your profit potential. One of the lesser-considered aspects of restaurant management is the aesthetics, and the tableware that you choose often provides your guests with their first impression of the business.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The cosmetics giant, which filed for bankruptcy in June, faces severe supply chain problems but has also lost ground to more innovative rivals.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Container import volumes began to slow in June following record highs in May. August and September’s imports were down significantly, putting volume at levels more in line with pre-pandemic levels. “Warehouses are full. Until importers clear their inventory, expect overseas orders to be weak,” said shipping consultant Jon Monroe.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The sneaker brand is claiming the luxury retailer’s Eclair and Envol shoes infringe on its Massage Fit technology.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The supply of turkeys has been tight for several years and avian flu outbreaks and other supply chain challenges promise more of the same, only pricier, in 2022. “I’ve never seen anything as crazy as the turkey market right now,” said Greg Gunthorp, who raises fresh pasture-raised turkeys. “I tell people if they are not going to buy one of our turkeys, if they see one in the store they better pick it up and put it in the freezer.”.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The at-home fitness brand recently saw other executives depart, and the home improvement store looks to connect with pros.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

Amazon.com is shutting down its fabric.com subsidiary in a cost-cutting move. “As part of our regular business planning, we continually evaluate the progress and potential of our offerings and have made the decision to close Fabric.com,” said Amazon spokesperson Betsy Harden. Amazon acquired fabric.com in 2008.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Any hope that the markdown mayhem of this year would be over by the holidays is fading.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In a digital-heavy and data-driven marketplace, many brands have put themselves in a better position by undertaking large-scale digital transformation projects aimed at better understanding who is buying their products and more fully utilising all the data they have at their disposal. . Hill’s Pet , for example, is a brand that puts the consumer at the centre of all strategy and activity, meeting their increased demand for authenticity and personalisation.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Keira Krausz starts the position on Nov. 1, replacing Patrice Varni who is leaving the DTC company after a little more than a year.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

In this guide, we are going to walk you through everything related to Google Analytics and why you need it for your website.

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Korona

OCTOBER 21, 2022

There are nearly 800,000 franchise businesses in the US alone. Chances are, you’ve walked or driven by a dozen of them just this week. The reason you see franchise businesses everywhere is because they tend to be quite popular amongst consumers. In addition, their formula is proven and reliable one for many operators. Therefore, there is a whole lot of promise for entrepreneurs who want to open a franchise business.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The number of people filing first-time unemployment claims fell by 12,000 to 214,000 for the week ending Oct. 5. The total number of Americans collecting unemployment checks rose by 21,000 to 1.39 million for the week ending Oct. 8.

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UpSellIt

OCTOBER 21, 2022

UpSellit won the 2022 Global Performance Marketing Awards for Best Use of Data and Best Tech Publisher. This is our second consecutive year accepting the Best Use of Data award and we are honored to be recognized. . Additionally, this is the first time Best Tech Publisher is available as a category at the award show, and we are extremely grateful to be the first tech publisher recognized. .

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Barilla is being sued over its claim that it is “Italy’s No. 1 brand of pasta” by customers who contend that the slogan suggests that the brand’s products are made in the European country. The pasta in the U.S. market is made in Iowa and New York, using the same machines as those used in Italy.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In today’s ecommerce landscape, there are numerous media forms you can leverage to grow your site’s traffic and brand awareness. The different media forms can generally be classified into three types: Earned media. Paid media. Owned media. In this article, we’ll share what each of these media types are and offer insights on how to take advantage of all three for a holistic marketing strategy.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Starbucks has closed or will close 24 stores by the end of the year due to “safety concerns.” At least three of the locations closing have workers who voted to be represented by a union. Union leaders at a store in Colorado Springs requested a meeting on Oct. 24 to start bargaining with the coffee giant. Starbucks closed the store on Oct. 23.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Retailers, CPG and FMCG brands — are all fortunate to have huge amounts of data at their disposal. However, sorting through what’s relevant and compliant and then unifying it into a single source of truth can be a mammoth task. Yet, it’s crucial for brands to succeed in a competitive environment where, according to Cheetah Digital’s 2022 Consumer Trends Index, consumers across the U.K. interact with a brand on multiple channels, oftentimes unpredictably. .

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