Fri.May 20, 2022

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Albertsons to Launch Smart Shopping Carts at Select Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart Carts. The carts use computer vision to identify items by extracting visual features (including barcodes) of the items placed within them, and a built-in scale calculates totals for produce.

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What Is Amazon Attribution And How It Works

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Amazon Attribution is a tool that allows you to track an Amazon sale from a non-Amazon traffic source to learn which external traffic sources are converting the best. A big problem that 3rd party sellers face when driving external traffic to Amazon is that external traffic metrics can not be easily measured. For example, if your Amazon listings are getting traffic from Facebook, Google, social media and email, you have no idea which traffic source is generating the most sales.

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Ulta Launches Retail Media Network, Sephora Likely Not Far Behind

Retail TouchPoints

Ulta Beauty is the latest retailer to launch a retail media network, aiming to tap into the growing pool of ad dollars flowing into closed-loop systems as marketers look beyond search engines and social media in preparation for a cookie-less future. Ulta’s new offering, which the retailer first announced in late 2021, is called UB Media and promises to offer brands “addressable advertising” opportunities to reach its community of 37 million Ultamate Rewards members.

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Plan Your Response To CISA Emergency Patching Directives

Forrester eCommerce

Written with Carlos Rivera, Senior Analyst. This week, the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced an emergency directive to immediately deploy patches for five VMware products vulnerable to remote code execution or escalation of privileges to root exploits. The vulnerabilities impact VMware Workspace ONE Access (Access), Vmware Identity Manager (vIDM), Vmware vRealize Automation […].

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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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What Every Retailer Should Do to Stop Account Takeover Attacks

Retail TouchPoints

According to a recent report from the Identity Theft Resource Center there was a 68% increase in data breaches in 2021 compared to 2020, awarding last year with the highest number of data breaches ever reported. Given that much of this compromised data will include email and password combinations, cybercriminals have been handed even more assets to perform Account Takeover (ATO) attacks.

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How Regulated Industries are Getting Results from Digital Marketing

Digital Doughnut

Consumers are changing—they have less time, aren't brand loyal, are more socially and environmentally conscious, and prefer experiences over products. According to a Deloitte study, these changes are a result of climate change, economic constraints and increasing competitive options.

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Maze unveils brand refresh and new website

365 Retail

Maze, the creator and purveyor of luxury outdoor furniture, has announced a brand refresh. To best suit its evolving customer in 2022 and core demographic, the rebrand features an all-new aesthetic, revitalised brand values, a new-look website and more. The rebrand comes at a hugely exciting time for Maze, having seen significant growth across its network of retail and trade business partners along with its own D2C channel.

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Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

Retail TouchPoints

A 45-year-old family-owned luxury business might not be the kind of company one expects to be at the cutting edge of digital commerce, but thanks to President Ken Natori, the company’s second-generation leader, Natori is just that. The designer fashion brand launched its own ecommerce operation in 2008, at a time when many other high-end specialty labels were still turning up their noses at digital.

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Secondhand US market to reach $82B by 2026: ThredUp

RetailDive

Consumers are turning to used goods to save money during a time of high inflation, a new report found.

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Retail Media Strategies to Boost Sales and Product Visibility: The Rise of Retail Media

ChannelAdvisor

This is the first installment in our weekly blog series on retail media. Are you currently selling on marketplaces and searching for a way to improve your overall performance through advertising? Search no more. This blog series will help you navigate the retail media landscape, provide you with a robust strategic action plan and finally dive into three of the most prominent (and promising) e-commerce players within the advertising space: Amazon, eBay and Walmart.

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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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The Weekly Closeout: Kohl's considers packaged foods and Target partners with Tabitha Brown

RetailDive

The department store looks into new categories as profit takes a hit, and the author and actress created four collections for the mass merchant.

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eCommerce Landscape 2022 ?

GetElastic

We’ve put together sixteen quadrants of top eCommerce vendors in these categories: eCommerce platforms, Search, Payment, Loyalty/Rewards, CMS, CRM, PIM, Conversational Commerce/Chatbots, ERP, Email Marketing, Social Media, System Integrators, Tax, Analytics, & OMS.?? ?. What’s Driving Innovation???. Using AI to cross and upsell, and visualize purchases (virtual dressing/show rooms).

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Foot Locker's Nike replacement efforts working 'exceptionally well'

RetailDive

CEO Dick Johnson said Foot Locker is underpenetrated in "virtually all of our brands outside of our top three." That leaves room for growth.

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Retail Media Strategies to Boost Sales and Product Visibility: The Rise of Retail Media

ChannelAdvisor

This is the first installment in our weekly blog series on retail media. Are you currently selling on marketplaces and searching for a way to improve your overall performance through advertising? Search no more. This blog series will help you navigate the retail media landscape, provide you with a robust strategic action plan and finally dive into three of the most prominent (and promising) e-commerce players within the advertising space: Amazon, eBay and Walmart.

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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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Hugo Boss COO leaves to head Swiss outdoor brand

RetailDive

Heiko Schäfer joined in March 2020, just as COVID-19 began to upend the apparel industry.

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ESG: Brand Positioning Through Trust and Greater Societal Purpose

Digital Doughnut

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) has been on boards' agendas for the past few years as investors, governments, and stakeholders look for meaningful ventures. What does it mean for marketers?

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Retailers have a lot of unwanted inventory

RetailWire

Retailers that stocked up due to pandemic-related supply chain challenges are finding that customers don’t want to buy much of what they have to sell. Chains including Kohl’s, Target and Walmart report high inventory levels, and discounters such as Burlington and Ross Stores say they are finding deals as brands and retailers look to move closeout merchandise.

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Top essential safety features and items to have in your car

365 Retail

If you own a car that you use often, there’s a few things you’ll want to avoid. Breaking down and having your car stolen are some of the main examples! Having extensive safety features installed will prepare you for any situation when you’re out on the road. As a car owner you’ve either broken down before or are going to out some point. There are many common causes for breakdowns: a faulty battery, an electrical problem, and damaged tyres are to name a few.

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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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Family Dollar to shutter rat infested warehouse

RetailWire

Family Dollar is permanently closing a distribution center in Arkansas that was found earlier this year to be infested with rodents. The infestation led to the temporary closures of more than 400 stores as goods shipped from the warehouse were potentially contaminated.

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Shopify Apps: Most Reviewed Apps in 2022

Prisync

Here's a list of the most reviewed Shopify apps in 2017. This list isn't exhaustive. If you know any other apps that aren't included here, please share ->.

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NJ mall is first to attract Nerf Action Xperience

RetailWire

The Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ, will be the home of the first Nerf Action Xperience in North America. The 25,000 square-foot attraction will enable visitors to play with Nerf blasters and host meetings, children’s parties and other events.

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100 retailers join forces with the Retail Trust to launch the UK’s first wellbeing festival for retail workers

365 Retail

Staff from 100 of the UK’s biggest retailers have taken part in the first wellbeing festival for retail workers run by industry charity the Retail Trust. Together Fest brought together nearly 600 people working for retailers including ASOS, H&M, Iceland, New Look and Superdrug for a variety of talks, classes and activities designed to unite and inspire people in the retail industry and help them live happier and healthier lives.

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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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Rent rose to a record high in April

RetailWire

The median residential rent paid in the U.S. rose to $1,827 in April, up 16.7 percent from the same month in 2021. “Renters are being left with few options but to meet higher rents and, in some cases, even offer above [the landlord’s] asking price — whether they can afford to or not,” said Danielle Hale, Realtor.com’s chief economist.

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Americans keep driving despite record gas prices

RetailWire

Americans who spent the past couple of years at home due to the pandemic are determined to travel, and they’re doing so even though the average cost for a gallon of gas in the U.S. has risen to $4.59.

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Danone increases formula shipments to the U.S.

RetailWire

Danone has increased shipments of infant formula to the U.S. from the UK and the Netherlands. The company is the second largest infant formula maker in the world but has a relatively small share in the U.S. “We understand how important it is for families to access these specialized formulas which is why our absolute priority has been to increase production and supply of these medical formulas to serve the most vulnerable babies since the shortages arose in February,” said a Danone sp

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Lack of competition has exacerbated formula shortage

RetailWire

Three infant formula companies —Abbott Laboratories, Mead and Nestle — make up almost the entire U.S. market. That is why the closing of an Abbot facility led to such a dramatic shortage of products. European formula makers have seen the market stacked against them with a 17.5 percent tariff tied to imports.

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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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Kohl’s says final bids coming soon

RetailWire

Kohl’s is getting closer to being sold. The retailer said that it would be receiving final, full financed acquisition bids in the coming weeks. CEO Michelle Gass said she’s been “pleased with the number of parties who recognize the value of our business and plan.”.

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