Tue.Aug 04, 2020

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Virtual Event Momentum Will Move Strategy and Tech Forward Rapidly

Forrester eCommerce

B2B marketers are turning to virtual event solutions as an alternative to physical conferences and meetings during the coronavirus pandemic. Successful marketers start with strategy and define the customer experience they want their online events to deliver. Technology supports this, but is ineffective without a solid strategy and set of customer experience goals.

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Black Friday Strategy: 5 Tips To Drive More Online Revenue

Groove

The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for many eCommerce businesses because it generates significant revenue. Adobe Analytics reports that Black Friday online sales reached $7.4 billion in 2019, the second largest online shopping day ever (right behind 2018's Cyber Monday). To help prepare your eCommerce store for Black Friday , we're sharing 5 strategies to help you plan ahead of this hectic holiday season and maximize your revenue growth.

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Why Your Brand Needs a Stand-Out Shopify Store

Optimizely

Ecommerce is booming with no signs of slowing down. US consumers will spend $709.78 billion on Ecommece in 2020 , an increase of 18% YoY. At the same time, brick-and-mortar retail spending is expected to decrease by 14% to $4.18 trillion. . And , McKinsey reported that the ecommerce industry has seen 10 years’ growth in 3 months while Shopify reported Q2 earnings with 97% growth year over year.

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Tractor Supply Proves Physical Retail Is Very Different, But Far From Dead

Steve Dennis

Despite the relentlessly bleak news of sales declines, store closings and retail bankruptcies , Tractor Supply Company not only reported strong quarterly sales but announced plans to open 75 to 80 new brick-and-mortar locations. While clearly benefitting from some of the profound shifts and spending distortions brought on by the pandemic, TSC continues to be one of the many retailers that failed to get the retail apocalypse memo.

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The Pragmatic Path to Composability: Adapting to the Future through Modularity

Speaker: Jason Cottrell

Brands used to look for a vendor who could do everything. Over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, and they added, added and added. Now they need all their vendors to work well together. That’s composable, and only some will make the cut. As customers — and your board — expect you to be in new channels and to rapidly adapt to shifts in the market, the need for true composability is more crucial than ever before.

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ShipBob vs Deliverr: Choosing the Best Ecommerce Shipping Option in 2020

Ecommerce Platforms

Love it or hate it, shipping is an essential element to any ecommerce operation, and when done well, it's another opportunity to wow your customers. In the era of Amazon Prime, consumers now expect reliable and exceedingly fast shipping times. This is why engaging a reliable fulfillment solution is imperative. It's key to taking the hassle out of what can sometimes be a headache of a process.

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Guide aims to prevent under-age sales of vaping products

TalkingRetail

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has teamed up with trading standards in a drive to prevent the under-age sales of vaping products. The association, with the support of Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards, has published the Preventing Underage Sales Guide.

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House of Lords committee raises concerns about face mask legislation

TalkingRetail

The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns about the enforcement of legislation requiring shoppers to wear face coverings. The regulations, which came into effect on 24 July, require members of the public to wear face coverings while inside shops, shopping centres, and transport hubs in England. The committee suggests difficulties may.

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Grocery apps get smart during the pandemic

RetailDive

Adoption has recently skyrocketed, and retailers are considering how to update mobile platforms that have become a critical part of the store experience.

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Henderson Technology integrates EDGEPoS self-checkouts with BP systems

TalkingRetail

Eurospar Glenwell, in Northern Ireland, has successfully launched the first EDGEPoS self-checkout integrated with BP systems. Henderson Technology has worked with BP to connect EDGEPoS with its new payment and loyalty terminals. Mark McCammond, retail director at Henderson Retail, said: “The launch of the self-checkout with BP has been a great success; customers are really.

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Hudson slashes workforce in anticipation of second COVID-19 wave

RetailDive

Executives at the airport retailer don't expect travel to return to normal until 2023, and are turning to vending machines for sales in North America.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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How to Build a Framework for Price Testing

Wiser

Implementing a price testing strategy is like conducting an orchestra. Just like an orchestra needs every individual performer and section playing together in harmony, there are many different parts of your business that have to work in lockstep to run effective price tests. Otherwise, you just end up with noise. Price testing can’t just be done in an ad hoc way.

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Burberry opens first 'Social Retail' store in China

RetailDive

The luxury retailer partnered with Tencent on a concept store that blends social media interactions with an in-store shopping experience.

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Managing your customer relationships during demand surges and stock-outs

Omniconvert

Retailers across the globe are witnessing a massive spike in online traffic and consumer purchases as they struggle to manage. The post Managing your customer relationships during demand surges and stock-outs appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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Starbucks energises Doubleshot range with new variants

TalkingRetail

Starbucks has added two Intenso variants to its Doubleshot range, in a move designed to “help retailers tap not occasions underpinned by intense energy needs”. Doubleshot Intenso Black and Doubleshot Intenso Dark with a splash of milk both retail at £1.99 and are available in 200ml packs. The brand said the drinks are made with.

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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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Online retailers have no need to fear returns

Retail Technology Review

For online retailers with an efficient and professional logistics partner, high volume returns should hold no fear says Charlie Walker, marketing director of Berkshire-based supply chain and online fulfillment specialist, Walker Logistics.

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Lord & Taylor to permanently close 19 stores

RetailDive

The department store and owner Le Tote, an apparel rental site, are still operating, and the company said it's seeking a buyer for both businesses.

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Amazon set to open Go stores in London

TalkingRetail

Amazon has reportedly struck a deal to open 10 Amazon Go stores in London and is “holding talks” for a further 20 sites. The stores uses machine learning, electronic sensors, and cameras to identify shoppers entering the store and what they pick up. Customers scan the Amazon Go app as they enter the shop and.

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7-Eleven to acquire Speedway for $21B

RetailDive

The acquisition is the largest in 7-Eleven's history and will bring its total number of store locations in the U.S. and Canada to nearly 14,000.

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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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Scotland delays review of rates relief scheme

TalkingRetail

The Scottish government is to delay the review of the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS), which provides non-domestic rates relief. Scotland’s leading economic think tank The Fraser of Allander Institute had been commissioned to conduct the review as part of a wider re-examination of the non-domestic rates system. Earlier this year the Scottish government announced.

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Historic moment as women account for 50% of online car purchases for the first time

Retail Technology Review

More women have headed online to buy cars in recent months than ever before through internet car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk, accounting for half of all sales for the first time ever.

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Tennent’s unveils loyalty scheme for Scottish convenience stores.

TalkingRetail

Scottish lager brand Tennent’s is set to launch a loyalty scheme for Scottish independent convenience stores and wholesale partners, in a move designed to “offer a host of benefits and advice”. The initiative will kick off in early September and will support retailers with advice on ranging information and merchandising support “designed specifically with the.

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What do consumers expect from a contactless experience?

RetailDive

How retailers can optimize a contactless experience to drive customer loyalty.

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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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M&S triples number of stores offering checkout-free experience

TalkingRetail

M&S has tripled its Mobile Pay Go network from 100 to 310 stores – meaning more customers across the UK can buy their groceries without visiting a till. The expansion is the latest step in the retailer’s transformation plans to create digitally connected stores under its Never the Same Again programme. This includes offering a.

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Home Depot enhances fulfillment capabilities in Atlanta

RetailWire

Home Depot is adding three new distribution centers in the Atlanta area to meet the growing demand for delivery and pickup of online orders by its core customers including contractors and do-it-yourselfers. “Less than five percent of our customer base is responsible for 45 percent of our sales. It’s very, very important that we have a strategy for these customers,” said Stephanie Smith, senior vice president of the home improvement giant.

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Bear launches outdoor campaign for kids’ fruit snacking

TalkingRetail

Fruit snacking brand Bear is running an outdoor campaign to support its Yoyos variant. The campaign consists of outdoor advertising running until 9 August and is set to reach six million consumers, “at a time when any parents will be on the lookout for fun snacks that are also one of their five a day”.

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Walmart fortifies ad platform with omnichannel analytics offering

RetailDive

Procter & Gamble, Mondel?z and Clorox beta tested Performance Dashboards, which could better position the retailer against rivals like Amazon and Google.

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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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Parfetts completes preparations for second wave of Covid-19

TalkingRetail

Parfetts has completed preparations for a possible second wave of Covid-19 and associated regional or national lockdowns. The wholesaler examined trends from the first lockdown period and moved to expand its stock holding levels with additional storage facilities.

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Forrester Can Help You Craft Your Customer Obsession Strategy

Forrester eCommerce

In my research, I found that customer obsession was the good idea that everyone agreed with, but no one knows how to do. Let's change that. Read our new, complimentary eBook to get an actionable framework for a customer obsession strategy.

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Three years after Fenty Beauty, Rihanna debuts Fenty Skin

RetailDive

Aimed at inclusivity, the products were tested on all skin tones and types, and are also built around key trends like sustainability and clean ingredients.

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Comment on How To Sell on Amazon in 2020: Setup, Fees, & Strategy by nichole

CPC Strategy

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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.