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How To Talk To Executives And Avoid A Boardroom Ambush

Forrester eCommerce

When plans fail, preparation is the key to avoiding a meeting disaster. In her latest blog post, Forrester analyst Jennifer Rouse explains how preparation can prevent a meeting ambush.

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10 Examples of Brands Using TikTok Stitch and TikTok Duet for Marketing

Kissmetrics

Have you been debating using TikTok to grow your business? With so many social media platforms out there, many businesses are hesitant to embrace yet another site. However, features like Stitch and Duet might make the platform worth the investment. Here’s what those features are, why they matter, and a few examples of them in action. What Is TikTok Stitch?

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Positive Q1 Results: Lululemon, Lands’ End and Macy’s did More than Just Regain Lost Ground

Retail TouchPoints

While year-over-year Q1 2021 results were strong across the board, much of the increases were largely due to comparisons being made to sales during the initial onset of the pandemic. However, some retailers’ results went above and beyond the standard recovery: lululemon athletica beat out sales expectations with higher than expected growth; Lands’ End saw significant growth as a result of listing on third-party sites; and Macy’s turnaround efforts showed signs of yielding new customer growth.

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Mailchimp Email Marketing: A Look At The Tool's Features

Groove

Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to attract, engage and delight customers throughout the buying process. From building and establishing customer relationships to sending the right message at the right time with automation, investing in an email marketing tool will streamline your marketing efforts and generate impressive results. In this blog, we’re diving deep into the Mailchimp email marketing tool.

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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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How to Enhance Your SMS Campaigns by Boosting Deliverability

Omnisend

Reading Time: 4 minutes. Any business owner that operates in the ecommerce space knows that success can depend heavily on a solid marketing strategy. Connecting with customers, generating conversations, and making sales are the foundations of a successful online business. Many traditional marketing efforts center around social and email marketing platforms.

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Target, Walmart Seek Their Shares of Prime Day-Fueled Shopping

Retail TouchPoints

After weeks of anticipation, Amazon announced that Prime Day 2021 would take place June 21 and 22. The news was swiftly followed by announcements from competing retailers about their own similarly-timed sales bonanzas. Walmart ’s “Deals for Days” savings event will take place June 20-23, and Target is planning “Deal Days” June 20-22 — and touting the fact its digital sale requires no membership fee.

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Contactless Voice Payment Technology: A Retail Strategy for Bringing Customers Back In-Store

Retail TouchPoints

Voice recognition technology has moved beyond the realm of checking the weather and playing music. Pandemic-fueled digital commerce is rapidly increasing the use of voice recognition technology. In particular, consumer expectations for contactless payment methods as a result of health and safety concerns during the pandemic are galvanizing retailers to integrate flexible, contactless payment options like voice payment technologies into their operations.

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Nisa partners introduce new £5 frozen deal

TalkingRetail

Nisa has unveiled its latest frozen deal, which offers five branded products for £5, providing a savings of up to £9.28 off the RRP. The deal, which is available now in participating stores until 22 June, comprises Birds Eye Battered Fish Extra Large Fillets 2pk, Birds Eye Crispy Batter Fish Fingers 8pk, McCain Naked Oven. This story continues at Nisa partners introduce new £5 frozen deal.

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Vendy Shopify Theme Review: Is This The Right Theme for You?

Ecommerce Platforms

Web design trends are forever coming and going. But one thing remains true: The design of your website and online store is crucial for attracting customers and growing your business. . Needless to say, your store's design contributes to its usability, functionality and communicates what your brand's all about. When picking your online store's theme, the sheer array of choices can be overwhelming.

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Häagen-Dazs kicks off ‘Love the Mix’ campaign

TalkingRetail

Häagen-Dazs is launching a campaign to encourage consumers to “mix up their everyday and have more fun in life”. The “Love The Mix” campaign is a continuation of its “Don’t Hold Back” concept in 2020 and showcases its two latest launches – Häagen-Dazs Duo and The Häagen-Dazs Cocktail Collection – which combine contrasting flavours, categories.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Lululemon revenue up 88% as athleisure shows 'no signs of slowing'

RetailDive

A year after acquiring Mirror, the product is expected to be in 200 stores by the holidays — even as its profitability timeline is murky, according to analysts.

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Advertising on Walmart Marketplace in 2021: Here’s What You Need to Know

ChannelAdvisor

Have you developed a targeted advertising strategy for Walmart Marketplace? If not, now’s the time. As the number one retailer and second largest e-commerce site in the U.S., Walmart provides a wealth of opportunities to get products in front of active shoppers. But while fast-growing brands and retailers are discovering just how important it is to sell on this channel , many are still deciding how to best optimize their advertising campaigns.

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Keeping shoppers sweet will boost checkout conversion rates

Retail Technology Review

By Natasha Jones, European Channel Manager for SmartFreight If you thought ecommerce held all the aces in the retail pack, think again. You rarely see an abandoned shopping trolley packed to the brim with goods at a checkout in a bricks and mortar supermarket. It’s very different online where it’s common for shoppers to abort their purchases for a variety of reasons, leaving millions of pounds worth of orders in their carts.

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As pandemic wanes, dollar stores regain lost ground, grab new sales

RetailDive

Dollar General's "insane" new concept, Dollar Tree looks beyond $1, and Five Below makes a huge comeback: a look at the dollar field in Q1.

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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 urges government to provide clarity on Disposable Cup Take-Back Scheme

TalkingRetail

The Association of Convenience Stores has responded to the government’s proposals on reform of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme, calling for clarity on the impact on small stores of a take-back scheme for disposable cups. The government is consulting on reforming the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme to drive up the rates of packaging.

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Rent the Runway, ahead of rumored IPO, ditches subscription requirement for clothing resale

RetailDive

Previously, those interested in snapping up secondhand items from the rental company had to go to ThredUp or sign up for its service.

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Fascia Guide: Nisa

TalkingRetail

Nisa Criteria for becoming a member: Retailers need to have an existing business with an acceptable balance sheet, or a start-up business and a sound business plan. Costs of becoming a member: Joining Nisa can cost as little as £860+VAT annual subscription for the company’s paperless option, which is the most popular. What financial packages. This story continues at Fascia Guide: Nisa.

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BJ's Wholesale Club, Citizens Pay partner to offer installment plans

RetailDive

The flexible payment option is available to members who make online purchases of more than $99.

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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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Walmart debuts new app for workers, gives 774,000 associates a free smartphone

RetailWire

Walmart is rolling out Me@Walmart, a new mobile app for associates intended to “simplify daily tasks, serve our customers and plan for life outside of work.” The retailer is also giving 774,000 associates a free Samsung smartphone for access to the app on the job. Walmart associates will be able to use the phones for personal use outside of work but will be restricted while working on their shifts.

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Retail Therapy: Miller Lite, New Balance create dad-inspired beer koozie

RetailDive

Reminiscent of the ultimate "dad shoe," the 624 Trainer, the brands came together to make a product perfect for summer barbecues.

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Getir triples valuation to £5.3bn as it secures funding boost

365 Retail

Rapid grocery delivery firm Getir has tripled its valuation to 7.5 billion dollars (£5.3 billion) after securing more funds to drive its ambitious expansion plans. The Turkey-based company entered the competitive UK delivery market earlier this year, launching in London with plans to expand to more cities across the country. Getir has raised almost £400 million to drive its expansion plans (Getir/PA).

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Walmart to give smartphones to more than 740K workers

RetailDive

The move coincides with the rollout of a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and use an automated personal assistant.

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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

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Scotland’s shopping footfall ‘still languishing 25% below pre-pandemic levels’

365 Retail

Footfall at Scotland’s shops is still languishing around 25% below the levels recorded before the coronavirus pandemic, according to new figures. The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC)-Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor has begun comparing its 2021 figures to those of 2019 as a result of Covid-19’s impact on the industry in the last year. The data also suggests footfall in Glasgow decreased by 23.1% (Jane Barlow/PA).

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5 Tips to Increase Resident Retention

PERQ

Empty units are bittersweet. For starters, the possibility of new tenants could be exciting. They could be tenants who refer your property and continue to renew but depending on external factors like time of year, moving patterns, that unit could stay empty for a little too long. The longer a unit is vacant, the more money your multifamily property is losing out on. 42.1% of apartments were not renewed last year according to a US Multifamily Research Brief conducted by CBRE, a commercial real es

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Ted Baker set to slide to £65m loss after dive in store sales

365 Retail

Ted Baker is expected to tumble to a £65 million loss after sales were slashed by the pandemic. The enforced closure of bricks and mortar stores and the group’s focus on occasion-wear and formal clothing had a particular heavy toll on its trading last year. Analysts have forecast that the fashion business will unveil a £65.2 million operating loss for the year to January 30 when it updates the market on Thursday June 10.

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How Do You Optimize B2B Loyalty Programs?

Fabric Blog

Improving customer loyalty is critical to B2B companies. With a complex buying process that involves multiple people, it can take considerable time to acquire new buyers. Businesses thus tend to focus on long-term relationship building to maximize the value of each customer.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Advertising on Walmart Marketplace in 2021: Here’s What You Need to Know

ChannelAdvisor

Have you developed a targeted advertising strategy for Walmart Marketplace? If not, now’s the time. As the number one retailer and second largest e-commerce site in the U.S., Walmart provides a wealth of opportunities to get products in front of active shoppers. But while fast-growing brands and retailers are discovering just how important it is to sell on this channel , many are still deciding how to best optimize their advertising campaigns.

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Fascia Guide: Booker

TalkingRetail

Premier Criteria for becoming a member: Stores need to be a minimum of 600sq ft and retailers must spend a minimum £4,000 a week , support the Premier promotional programme and operate EPoS, which is free to stores joining the group. Costs of becoming a member: Free to join, but stores would need to meet. This story continues at Fascia Guide: Booker.

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Retailers anticipate new rules for office attire

RetailWire

Millions of Americans have been working from their homes for more than a year in sweats and other types of dress-down clothing. With large numbers of people returning to work, will rules for office attire evolve or go back to pre-pandemic standards? Many retailers are betting that a more relaxed approach to work clothes will become the new standard.

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Fascia Guide: Booker

TalkingRetail

Londis Criteria for becoming a member: Retailers need to sign up for a three-year fascia and supply agreement, support promotions and allocations, and maintain Londis store and brand standards. Costs of becoming a member: Londis operate a zero-cost model, meaning retailers do not pay any membership, joining or delivery fees and also receive their fascia.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio