Thu.Jun 06, 2024

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Media Networks Beyond Retail: How to Activate Your Right to Win

Retail TouchPoints

With retail media ad spend projected to reach $140 billion this year, companies outside of retail seeking new revenue streams have an opportunity to dominate the next wave of media networks. Where retailers carved out a unique ability to deliver closed-loop media measurement, large-scale businesses in verticals such as travel, sports, entertainment and delivery services can offer advertisers rich first-party data and exclusive behavioral insights into loyal, passionate and targeted audiences.

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AI for the People: Improving Governance And Adoption Are Key for Public Sector AI Efforts

Forrester eCommerce

Like the changes wrought by open data and third-party apps in the 2010s, AI will revolutionize the internal workings of the public sector and how it engages with its constituents in the next 5 to 10 years.

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#RICE24 Keynote: Why Culture, not Demographics, can Be a Brand’s ‘Biggest Cheat Code’

Retail TouchPoints

It can be difficult for executives immersed in the business of retail to appreciate the cultural significance of the transactions they facilitate every day. But best-selling author and professor of marketing at the University of Michigan Dr. Marcus Collins makes a convincing case that commerce as we know it today exists almost purely because of its significance to culture.

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Preview: Technology & Innovation Summit North America

Forrester eCommerce

Technology and data leaders are at a pivotal moment, being pressed to chart a path that capitalizes on new and emerging technology to drive meaningful business results. Learn how Forrester’s annual Technology & Innovation Summit North America can help you get there.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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.

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Dollar Tree Considers Selling Family Dollar Stores as it Reviews Alternatives

Retail TouchPoints

Dollar Tree, Inc. has initiated a strategic review of its struggling Family Dollar segment, considering options including a sale, a spinoff or “other disposition of the business,” according to a statement. “Dollar Tree has been on a multi-year journey to help the company fully achieve its potential,” said Rick Dreiling, Chairman and CEO of Dollar Tree, Inc. in a statement.

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Align or Fall Behind: Overcoming Software Strategy Execution Challenges in APAC

Forrester eCommerce

In APAC, the software industry is booming with a growth rate of +10.3% expected in 2024. Yet, mastering a software strategy remains a complex task for many.

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Google Ad Updates from Marketing Live 2024

Practical eCommerce

Google announced over 30 new advertising features at this year's event. Here are the most impactful for merchants. The post Google Ad Updates from Marketing Live 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Sam’s Club Taps 50K-Strong Member’s Mark Community to Provide Product Input

Retail TouchPoints

The Sam’s Club division of Walmart is supersizing crowdsourcing via its Member’s Mark Community, an opt-in network that boasts 50,000 engaged participants. The Community provides input on products before they reach Sam’s Club stores, from voting on exclusive flavors to testing and trialing new items. The retailer had relaunched the Member’s Mark private label brand in April 2022.

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Ex-Post Office CEO Paula Vennells almost sacked back in 2014, inquiry hears

TalkingRetail

Government officials were considering sacking former CEO Paula Vennells back in 2014, it has been revealed today (6 June) during the Post Office inquiry. The inquiry was shown an internal government document that showed Vennells’ position was under review.

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Ikea remodels remote work with paid positions for Roblox store

RetailDive

The Swedish retailer is offering jobs to 10 people to staff the digital space and drive real-world recruitment.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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Monsoon Launches Bridalwear and Occasion Dress Rental Service with MyWardrobe

365 Retail

British retailer Monsoon has launched a new partnership with clothing rental business MyWardrobe , offering customers a capsule collection of bridalwear and occasion dresses for hire. This initiative, Rent Monsoon, is now available on Monsoon’s website, just in time for peak wedding season. The rental service allows fans of the contemporary and expressive brand to access a range of beautiful wedding dresses, including the bestselling feather-trimmed bridal jumpsuit, as well as a limited co

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Lululemon CEO says it missed opportunities in the women’s business in Q1

RetailDive

A narrow color palette and insufficient inventory in smaller sizes contributed to slower growth in the U.S., though overall revenue was still up 10%.

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Walmart Introduces Incentive Program for Hourly Employees

RetailWire

Walmart, the biggest private sector employer in the U.S., is rolling out a new bonus program tailored for its hourly staff.

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Victoria’s Secret beat expectations in Q1, but is it enough?

RetailDive

Its namesake and Pink brands have held onto some 20% market share in intimates, though its beauty business is its best-performing category.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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Amazon expands UK grocery delivery

TalkingRetail

Amazon is now offering grocery deliveries to all its customers in eligible cities across the UK. Customers across the UK have a range of options to get groceries delivered by Amazon including Amazon Fresh, Morrisons, Co-op, and Iceland.

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Banana Republic unveils refreshed New York City flagship

RetailDive

The revamped SoHo location features concierge, styling and tailoring services, along with the first BR Home showroom in the city.

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Lululemon Shifts Focus to International Markets

RetailWire

Lululemon, the renowned Canada-based athletic apparel retailer, is witnessing a significant shift in its growth dynamics.

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Big Lots may be making more turnaround progress than it seems

RetailDive

Despite sales down double digits and rising debt levels, one analyst says the bad consumer backdrop is masking its improvements.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

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.

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IBVTA urges political parties to recognise potential health benefits of vaping

TalkingRetail

The IBVTA’s Responsible Vaping Manifesto, launched today (6 June) sets out the vape sector’s asks and what the next government should ensure.

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Sofía Vergara launches coffee brand on Walmart.com

RetailDive

Díos Mio Coffee — which is available in whole and ground beans, K-Cups and Nespresso pods — will enter the mass merchant’s stores in September.

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Top Predictions for 2024 Holiday Shopping Trends [DOWNLOAD] | Salsify

Salsify

On the nice-to-know list for the upcoming holiday shopping season: Nearly two-thirds of shoppers plan to shop on Black Friday and spend the same as last year — some generation groups will shell out even more.

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Why Abercrombie & Fitch isn’t complaining about the weather

RetailDive

A merchandising-first mindset is behind the once-troubled brand’s transformation into one of the best performers in retail, analysts say.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Flash Kitchen Roll hits the shelves

TalkingRetail

Cleaning brand Flash has launched its first kitchen roll product. Made by Lancashire-based Accrol Papers under licence from brand owner Procter & Gamble, the three-ply roll is available in two sizes – handy sheets for quicker jobs and XL sheets for larger jobs.

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VF names global brand president of North Face

RetailDive

Caroline Brown, former CEO of Donna Karan International, is taking on the role after a few months on the apparel conglomerate’s board of directors.

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Leveraging Data to Minimise Returns: Insights and Strategies for Brands 

ESW

Retail returns have and will likely continue to be a hot topic for brands and merchants. And there is plenty to talk about. On one hand, the returns process is an opportunity to turn a negative customer experience into a positive one. On the other, high return rates can be a significant drain on time, resources and profitability. Minimising returns has become a priority for many brands – especially brands with international DTC operations.

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Offline Conversion Tracking

ROI Revolution

Is your business leveraging offline conversion tracking to enhance your digital marketing strategy? If any of your brand’s revenue results from transactions that occur over the phone, through online chat, or from a form submission like a quote request or appointment booking, and you’re not using offline conversion tracking, you are likely missing out on crucial insights.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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4 Best Xsolla Competitors in 2024

FastSpring

Xsolla is a merchant of record (MoR) payment provider that serves the video game industry. The platform includes a broad feature set that provides game developers with the infrastructure needed to sell online and accept online payments globally, without having to manage localization, sales tax and VAT, or fraud prevention on their own. That said, Xsolla isn’t a great fit for every video game company who may have specific needs around features, geographic support, or service levels that Xsolla do

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The Difference Between Closed-Affiliate and Open Verification: Why It Matters for Your Brand

SheerID

Learn why you should avoid predatory closed-affiliate providers, and how SheerID collects your data securely so you can build direct customer relationships.

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Understanding Price Elasticity in Retail: Types and Strategic Application

Wiser

Price elasticity is a fundamental concept in economics and marketing that measures how the demand for a product changes in response to price variations. Mastery of this concept allows retailers and brands to make informed pricing decisions that can significantly influence profitability and market competitiveness. Types of Price Elasticity Price Elasticity of Demand (PED) : Elastic Demand : Here, a small change in price leads to a significant change in the quantity demanded.

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A Cookieless World: What’s Next for Marketers?

Digital Doughnut

Since January, Google has officially started phasing out third-party cookies. The move, which is part of Google’s Privacy Sandbox initiative to protect personal data online, is forcing marketers to re-evaluate their personalisation technologies. This isn’t something that can be solved overnight, but it does need to be addressed.and quickly.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!