Fri.Nov 12, 2021

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Forrester’s Digital Go-To-Market Review: The World’s Most Future-Proofed Brands

Forrester eCommerce

To help brand manufacturers take control, Forrester’s Digital Go-To-Market Review series assesses a set of brands in a specific category to see how well they are positioned to thrive independently. In this review, we analyzed our reviews of 177 retail brands.

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Dollar General Teams with DoorDash for Same-Day Delivery from 9,000+ Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Dollar General is the latest retailer to dive into delivery, partnering with DoorDash to offer same-day service from more than 9,000 stores — and with plans to expand to more than 10,000 locations by December 2021. The two companies first partnered for a 600 -store pilot program in summer 2021. Shoppers can order products, including food, snacks and cleaning supplies, for same-day delivery through the DoorDash app or website.

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Bing Ads vs Google Ads

Groove

Marketing teams use Google Ads and Bing Ads everyday to drive website traffic and increase revenue for their business. It’s critical for online retailers to have (at minimum) a basic understanding of pay-per-click, or PPC, advertising because it’s an optimal tool to leverage when you want a leg up on the competition. If your marketing team could benefit from a team of PPC experts, we encourage working with an eCommerce agency that understands the differences and benefits of Bing Ads vs Google Ad

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Frugal Shoppers: The Untapped Shopper Base You Can Reach to Win the Holiday Sales Season

Retail TouchPoints

It’s never too early to start preparing for the holiday shopping season, especially this year as brands and retailers are gearing up for ‘Shipageddon’ part two. The upswing in ecommerce sales from COVID-19 led to Shipageddon 2020 as brands and retailers couldn’t keep up with significantly increased demand. Holiday shoppers faced stockouts, long delivery times and fewer discounts in general.

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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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Banana Republic's brand chief out after less than a year

RetailDive

Ana Andjelic joined the struggling label in February, and in September unveiled a collection that, among other things, she described as "safari meets tuxedo.

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Primark to Quadruple U.S. Store Count in Next 5 Years, Appoints New U.S. President

Retail TouchPoints

Ireland-based fast fashion retailer Primark is continuing its steady expansion in the U.S., with plans for three new stores in the New York region next year and a total of approximately 60 stores set to open within the next five years. The retailer opened its first U.S. store six years ago in Boston. The company’s most recent opening, its 13 th , took place in Philadelphia’s Fashion District in September 2021.

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Exclusive Shopify Q&A: Product Head Reveals How SMBs Can Compete in the Age of Amazon

Retail TouchPoints

It took Shopify merchants nearly 15 years to reach a cumulative GMV of $200 billion. It took just 16 months for them to double that figure. This exponential growth, highlighted by President Harley Finkelstein at the company’s Q3 2021 earnings call in late October, came as a surprise to just about no one given ecommerce’s recent unprecedented growth.

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Warby Parker's sales up 32%, while losses widen

RetailDive

In its first public earnings report since its direct listing in late September, the DTC eyewear brand also raised its full-year guidance.

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RETHINK Retail Puts a Spotlight on ChannelAdvisor

ChannelAdvisor

RETHINK Retail, a go-to destination for executive-led insights into the trends and innovations transforming the global retail landscape, recently featured ChannelAdvisor in its Solution Spotlight, highlighting the qualities that make our company distinct and the impact of our innovations on the e-commerce industry for brands and retailers worldwide.

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Canada Goose's first footwear collection goes live

RetailDive

Featuring two styles, the brand's footwear is meant to both protect against the elements and also appeal to lifestyle shoppers.

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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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RETHINK Retail Puts a Spotlight on ChannelAdvisor

ChannelAdvisor

RETHINK Retail, a go-to destination for executive-led insights into the trends and innovations transforming the global retail landscape, recently featured ChannelAdvisor in its Solution Spotlight, highlighting the qualities that make our company distinct and the impact of our innovations on the e-commerce industry for brands and retailers worldwide.

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David's Bridal launches ready-to-ship bridesmaid dress collection

RetailDive

Product availability may alleviate supply chain concerns and responds to a trend of shorter times between engagement and wedding events.

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[Infographic] Automotive Trends, Stats, & Metrics

ROI Revolution

Published November 12, 2021. The auto parts and accessories sector witnessed significant growth online in 2020 and 2021, with ecommerce up across the board due to COVID-19. Online auto care, parts, sales, and accessories sales reached new heights last year and will break more records in the years to come. US online sales of new auto parts and accessories surged 29.9% to exceed $16 billion in 2020.

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EBay to host holiday sneaker sales event

RetailDive

The Sleigh Drop gives access to influencers' collections, as the platform pushes to be the go-to place for sneakerheads.

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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 tackle prevention campaigns

Omniconvert

Around 35% of customers are slowly and steadily churning. Create campaigns for the customers that are slipping away and prevent churn. The post How to tackle prevention campaigns appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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The RealReal settles investor lawsuit over authentication claims

RetailDive

The luxury resale specialist is set to pay $11 million to resolve a class action that questioned its process of vetting fakes.

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Why Merchants Should Prioritize Digital Channels and First-Party Data

Omnisend

Reading Time: 17 minutes. Major shake-ups in the ecommerce industry have made it harder than ever to predict consumer trends. Understanding your audience calls for introspection, as merchants and marketers alike should always ask themselves how they can improve and make their stores more successful. Jason Goldberg, the Chief Commerce Strategy Officer of worldwide marketing agency Publicis Group, has plenty of experience with this type of self-assessment.

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How do people waste money advertising to the wrong audience

Omniconvert

Stop wasting money advertising to the wrong audience and see what you can do to improve ROAS. The post How do people waste money advertising to the wrong audience appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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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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The Role of Competitive Price Analysis in Accelerating eCommerce Growth

IntelligenceNode

Using competitive price analysis software is a necessity for staying one step ahead of your competitors at all times! Competitive pricing analysis was once considered a luxury — something only big brands could afford to implement. But in today’s commerce landscape, that’s no longer the case. With customers as smart and market savvy as ever, […].

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Tapestry says it has enough Coach bags to supply holiday shoppers

RetailWire

Tapestry, which owns Coach and other luxury brands, has upped its annual forecast for the year on the expectation of high demand and a strong inventory position heading into the holidays. “We’re taking deliberate steps to accelerate inventory growth, and we feel comfortable in our inventory positioning to meet demand,” said Scott Roe, Tapestry CFO.

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What Are the Benefits of Order Management Database Structure?

Fabric Blog

Are you one of the 69% of businesses still using spreadsheets in place of automated order management systems? While spreadsheets help with data organization, they increase the risks of order fulfillment issues, such as late shipping, understocking, and overstocking.

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Instacart tests delivery options

RetailWire

Instacart is testing reduced or free delivery options for customers who place orders more than 24 hours in advance of delivery. The grocery delivery service is also rolling out a “Deals Tab” where customers can look for coupons from retailers and consumer packaged goods brands. “Online grocery shouldn’t be a luxury, and we’re committed to making Instacart the most affordable way for families across North America to get the food they need from the retailers they love,” said Asha Sharm

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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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Your Best Year Ever: How to schedule strategically during the holidays

iQmetrix

This is a guest blog written by Shiftlab, a workforce management solutions provider that is a part of the iQmetrix company of ecosystems. 2021 U.S. holiday retail sales are expected to surpass last year’s total, potentially growing by double digits. The National Retail Federation (NRF) projects November and December retail sales of $843.4 billion to $859 billion, up 8.5% to 10.5% from 2020 results.

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CVS ends SCOTUS appeal after making deal with disability groups

RetailWire

CVS has withdrawn Fromm a case that was going to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court next month over language in the company’s terms that disability groups claimed made it harder for their constituents to receive healthcare. The retailer reached a deal to work with the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and two other groups to safeguard access to healthcare going forward.

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An introduction to marketing data warehouses for marketers and analysts

Funnel.io

Hey there, marketer! You have probably heard of Funnel, or even better, you are using it. If so, you already know that getting an overview of all your data across platforms has never been easier.

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J&J spinning off its consumer products and pharmaceutical businesses

RetailWire

Johnson & Johnson plans to spinoff its consumer product brands and its pharmaceuticals and medical device companies into two separate publicly traded companies. “The best path forward to ensure sustainable growth over the long term and better meet patient and consumer demands is to have our consumer business operate as a separate healthcare company,” said CEO Alex Gorky.

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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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How to Turn Instagram Followers into Instagram Sales

Kissmetrics

We’ve all seen those awe-inspiring accounts where it seems like Instagrammers are raking in serious cash just by posting selfies of themselves traveling. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it looks to drive Instagram followers to buy. The reality is that it’s a gradual process. Don’t get me wrong – the platform is great for generating sales , lowering cost-per-purchase, and driving traffic.

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Alibaba posts lowest Singles Day sales gain so far

RetailWire

Alibaba posted an 8.5 percent year-over-year gain during its Singles Day event, marking the first time since the start of the promotion that the company came in under double digits. Regulatory tightening by the Chinese government forced Alibaba to low-key its marketing for the event compared to past years.

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Warby Parker posts strong sales and big loss following IPO

RetailWire

Warby Parker’s first quarterly earnings report as a publicly traded company showed that the eyewear retailer posted sales of $137.4 million compared to $104.1 million a year ago. The retailer also posted a loss of $1.45 a share, much higher than the 78 cents loss that Wall Street was expecting.

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Dillard’s posts 518 percent gain in profits

RetailWire

Dillard’s reported a profit of $197.3 million in the third quarter, up from $31.9 million last year. Dillard’s operates 250 department stores and 30 clearance centers across 29 states.

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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.