Fri.May 07, 2021

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Reflecting on KubeCon 2021

Forrester eCommerce

Kubernetes has made a huge impact on how businesses deploy applications, and how they adopt cloud. This year’s KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 21 agenda was very broad, touching almost every aspect of both developer and operations journeys. As, Lee Sustar notes in his blog earlier this week, Kubernetes is being used in a variety of […].

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How to Fix Schema Validation Errors

Kissmetrics

Everyone wants to log in to Google Search Console to find their website is error-free and running perfectly. This is rarely the case, unfortunately. The good news is schema validation error notifications offer important information you can use to fix your site. Good SEO is about consistently taking care of the small details, and that’s exactly what Google Search Console errors allow you to do.

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Dickies Tests AI-Enabled Fitting Recommendations in its China Tmall Store

Retail TouchPoints

Workwear brand Dickies has partnered with 3DLOOK to offer its customers in China a personalized fitting experience on the Tmall Global marketplace. The pilot program will leverage 3DLOOK’s AI-enabled technology to help provide accurate size and fit recommendations for Dickies apparel. Shoppers on the Dickies Tmall store will choose a style and then click on a measurement widget to be voice-guided through the fitting process.

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How to Run Nonprofit Marketing Ads

Kissmetrics

One of a for-profit business’s best investments is often their online marketing strategy. Is the same for true for nonprofits? Let’s take a look at how nonprofit marketing strategy is different from for-profit strategy and how nonprofit corporations may be able to better reach their goals by further leveraging digital marketing. What Makes Nonprofit Marketing Different From Marketing in Other Fields?

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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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Tuesday Morning Names Burlington Exec as New CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Tuesday Morning has named off-price retail veteran Fred Hand as its new CEO, effective May 17, 2021. Hand was most recently COO of Burlington Stores , which he first joined in 2008 as EVP Stores and Operations. Prior to that Hand served as SVP, Group Director of Stores for Macy’s. “After a comprehensive search for a new CEO and interviews with several high-quality candidates, we are confident Fred is the ideal choice to lead Tuesday Morning’s future growth,” said Sherry Smith, Chairperson of the

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How These Powerful Ecommerce Hacks Will Supercharge Your Sales

Omnisend

Reading Time: 9 minutes. Sales, conversions and increased brand awareness are all critical when it comes to ecommerce. One of the great things about setting up an ecommerce business is how accessible it now is—almost anyone can set up an online platform to sell their products and services. If you’re new to ecommerce, then there are some easy ecommerce hacks that you might be missing.

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Nisa and Co-op partnership ‘flourishing’

TalkingRetail

Nisa has announced that 9 out of 10 of its retailers are now stocking the Co-op own range brand, accounting for 13% of all Nisa sales. Ayaz Alam, Nisa’s trading director, said: “Co-op own brand products have been enormously popular with our retailers and their shoppers, and our best in market fresh has helped double. This story continues at Nisa and Co-op partnership ‘flourishing’ Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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For Affiliate Marketers, Brand Safety is Always On — Equal Parts Partnership and Monitoring Best Practices

Retail TouchPoints

It’s been satisfying to see affiliate marketing mature over the past two decades, evolving from a somewhat experimental performance option that more adventuresome marketers undertook to a reliable channel that has perfected the equation for partnerships, analytics and outcomes. In the beginning, early pioneers hoped that their investments and undertakings would pan out, with limited risk, to generate rewards.

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Brookfield sells off its interest in Forever 21 as retail drags down Q1

RetailDive

The REIT, which is set to go private in the third quarter, also recently walked away from three malls with delinquent loans.

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At Home to be Taken Private in $2.8 Billion Purchase

Retail TouchPoints

At Home has entered into a definitive agreement to sell itself to funds affiliated with Hellman & Friedman (H&F), a global private equity firm, in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.8 billion that includes the assumption of debt. At Home will be taken private after the acquisition closes. At Home is coming off a strong Q4 2021, which ended Jan. 30, 2021.

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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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Price-marked packs: Price savvy

TalkingRetail

Value has always been an important consideration for convenience store customers, but the events of the past year have thrown this consideration into even sharper relief, forcing many more people to re-evaluate their spending habits. The pandemic brought with it a wave of redundancies and business closures – particularly in non-essential retail – meaning many.

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Madison Reed Rolls Out Digital Swatch Panel Experience to Engage Shoppers and Gather Insights

Retail TouchPoints

Hair color company Madison Reed is making its Color Bar stores more engaging for customers with the deployment of a new digital swatch panel experience at four locations: New York, Miami, Chicago and Boston. The beauty brand partnered with custom retail display company OnQ to develop the new interactive experience — featuring a 46-inch touchscreen by Elo integrated with OnQ’s Converge digital engagement platform — which has become a supplement to Madison Reed’s on-site color specialists.

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Retailers, restaurants at odds with vendors over product supplies

RetailWire

Food manufacturers say that labor shortages, product shortages and high transportation costs are making it difficult to keep up with the demand of retailers, restaurants and their customers. Some of the largest sellers of these products including Walmart and Sysco, however, are not satisfied with the explanations provided by vendors and have taken to fining them for incomplete orders and late deliveries.

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Canada Goose to Bring Experiential In-Store Snow Room to the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

Outerwear retailer Canada Goose will open its first California store in fall 2021 at the South Coast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa, Calif., where it will house its first-ever Snow Room in the U.S. Following a successful pop-up at The Grove in Los Angeles this past winter, the permanent Orange County store will carry the full Canada Goose collection that’s fit for the Southern California lifestyle, including lightweight down styles, rain and wind gear, knitwear and more for men, women and children.

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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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How Can You Improve E-Commerce Warehouse Management?

Fabric Blog

E-commerce warehouse management is an integral part of the order fulfillment process. It involves everything from storing items to forecasting demand. As customers expect speedy deliveries , you need tools to reduce the time these processes take.

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Has retail seen its watershed moment?

365 Retail

2020 was a year like no other, and the shockwaves caused by the pandemic have inherently altered consumer-facing operations at their very core. Retail has been one of the most severely impacted sectors over the course of the last 12 months, and in that time we have seen adoption of new technologies and changes in existing ones at an unprecedented rate.

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Digital Publishers as Retailers with Ryan Bartley

Fabric Blog

In this episode of Coffee + Commerce, Ryan Bartley , our co-founder at Fabric talks about opportunities for digital publishers who want to infuse commerce into content to either complement or replace subscriptions and affiliate sales.

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Spar retailer wins £10,000 in Site. Stock. Sell draw

TalkingRetail

Welsh retailer Matthew Jones has won £10,000 in the latest quarterly draw run by Camelot for stores selling lottery tickets. Jones, who runs the Spar in Caersws (cor), Powys, said that he was shocked to win, partly because he did not realise that he had been entered. He added: “I was speechless when I first. This story continues at Spar retailer wins £10,000 in Site.

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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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How Does Voice Commerce Help Brands Grow?

Fabric Blog

AI has changed how we shop online. From chatbots to product recommendations, brands have many AI-based tools to grow their business. Voice-enabled technology is one such tool. Voice recognition is not new. However, with the rise of smartphones and IoT devices, it gained practical use for commerce.

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Superdry sees ‘light at end of the tunnel’ as sales growth returns

365 Retail

Superdry has said it can “clearly see the light at the end of the tunnel” as it returned to sales growth amid the reopening of stores across the UK. The fashion retailer reported a 0.8% increase in revenues to £118.3 million for the three months to April 24. Super Dry saw sales return to growth in the quarter to April (Ian West/PA). However, it also revealed that total sales for the past year tumbled by 21% to £556.6 million after being weighed down by the pandemic.

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Walmart gives diverse suppliers option for early payment to help increase access to capital

RetailDive

The retailer is expanding its early payments program through a partnership with the financial technology company C2FO.

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Former John Lewis boss Paula Nickolds joins Sainsbury’s

365 Retail

Sainsbury’s has hired the former boss of John Lewis to take charge of its clothing and homeware operations. The supermarket giant said Paula Nickolds will take the role of general merchandise and clothing commercial director in June. Paula Nickolds has joined Sainsbury’s (Greg Funnell/PA). Ms Nickolds was ousted from department store chain John Lewis in January 2020 after 25 years, after she failed to improve the retailer’s profits.

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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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ACS welcomes plastic bag charge increase

TalkingRetail

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the increase in charges for plastic bags and the extension of the charging scheme to all businesses. From 21 May in England the minimum charge for plastic bags will increase from 5p to 10p and will apply to all businesses, regardless of size. ACS chief executive James. This story continues at ACS welcomes plastic bag charge increase.

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3 Customer Acquisition Strategies for Post-Pandemic Retail

SheerID

The post 3 Customer Acquisition Strategies for Post-Pandemic Retail appeared first on SheerID.

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Beer and cider: Craft works

TalkingRetail

Beer and cider have always been important categories to the convenience sector, but the past year has seen that importance soar. The closure of pubs, bars and restaurants meant shoppers had no choice but to drink at home, often attempting to recreate the on-trade experience in their own kitchens. This led to a surge in. This story continues at Beer and cider: Craft works.

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Retail Therapy: The million-dollar wine that's out of this world

RetailDive

Christie's is auctioning off a bottle of wine that spent 14 months aging aboard the International Space Station.

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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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Mars adds tropical flavour to protein range

TalkingRetail

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats has expanded its range of protein products with the launch of a Bounty Hi Protein bar, and Bounty Hi Protein Chocolate and Coconut flavour whey protein powder. The 57g bar retails at £2 and contains 18g protein and 207 calories. The 875g bag of protein powder retails at £19.99 and. This story continues at Mars adds tropical flavour to protein range.

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GameStop upgraded as it raises cash for turnaround and pays off debt

RetailDive

After raising more than half a billion dollars from a stock market bullish on the retailer, it has more flexibility to invest in digital efforts.

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Shoppers are returning to the high street

TalkingRetail

Shoppers are beginning to return to high streets and retail parks, according to data released by the British Retail Consortium today (7 March). Although total UK footfall is still down on pre-pandemic figures, the levels of that decline are starting to fall. Total footfall fell by 40% in April compared with April two years ago, This story continues at Shoppers are returning to the high street.

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Footfall on the up but will not return to pre-pandemic levels soon, figures show

365 Retail

Retailers are unlikely to see a return to pre-pandemic numbers of customers “anytime soon” despite the beginnings of a recovery after non-essential shops reopened, figures suggest. Total UK footfall for the month to May 1 remained 40% down on the same month in 2019 despite the re-opening of retail, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ figures. Consumers are returning to retail parks and the high street as lockdown restrictions are eased (Mark Marlow/PA).

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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