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The Forrester Wave™: Continuous Delivery And Release Automation, Q2 2020

Forrester eCommerce

After releasing “The Forrester Wave™: Continuous Delivery And Release Automation, Q2 2020” earlier this month, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on (in the immortal words of the Grateful Dead) “what a long, strange trip it’s been.” We’re about 10 years into the DevOps journey. Industry progress is clear.

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Get on Board: Pay-Over-Time Options are Transforming Ecommerce

BigCommerce

One of the fastest growing trends in ecommerce today is paying over time in fixed monthly installments.

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Walmart Partners With Shopify To Expand E-Commerce Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

In a move that is expected to add 1,200 new sellers to the retail giant’s platform this year alone, Walmart is opening the Walmart Marketplace to Shopify merchants. The integration is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses with product assortments that complement Walmart’s existing selection. Retailers that use Shopify will be able to seamlessly list their products on Walmart.com, giving Walmart customers access to a broader array of items.

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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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FORRward: A Weekly Read For Tech And Marketing Execs

Forrester eCommerce

A Flash-Point Week For Facial Recognition Last week, IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft came out and made some big announcements on how they intend to halt or ban the use of facial recognition technology for law enforcement. At a time when privacy and civil rights dominate the zeitgeist, these values-based decisions will force much-needed dialogue on the ethics of facial recognition […].

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4R Systems Chooses Mark Garland As President And CEO

Retail TouchPoints

4R Systems has named Mark Garland President and CEO, effective immediately. In his new role, Garland will be responsible for leadership in all areas of 4R’s operations. Garland previously served as EVP of Sales, Marketing & Solutions at 4R Systems. In that position, he helped the company expand its reach in the U.S., Europe and Central and South America.

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The Children’s Place To Shut 300 Locations By 2021

Retail TouchPoints

The Children’s Place plans to close 200 stores in 2020 and another 100 stores in 2021, the retailer revealed in announcing its Q1 2020 results. The children’s specialty apparel retailer currently operates 920 stores as well as an e-Commerce business representing 31% of its revenue. “This initiative will greatly reduce our reliance on our brick-and-mortar channel and we are targeting our mall-based, brick-and-mortar portfolio to represent less than 25% of our revenue entering fiscal 2022,” said J

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Haier’s Adaptive Strategy Wins In The Face Of COVID-19 Challenges

Forrester eCommerce

The world post-COVID-19 is uncharted territory. We can agree, however, that the pace of change will remain significantly high, and so will the level of uncertainty. These conditions will make it extremely difficult for most firms to sustain their competitive advantages over the span of many years. That’s why firms need to embrace an adaptive […].

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Consumer Survey Roundup: Retailers Must Demonstrate Safety Measures To Woo Shoppers Back To Stores

Retail TouchPoints

In the media, photos and videos show large groups of people emerging from COVID-19 shutdowns to participate in graduations, summer swimming parties and other celebrations, as well as crowds participating in protests or political rallies. Less obvious, however, is that most Americans accept that public health measures are still needed to stop the spread of the coronavirus , and that they are willing to continue to follow those guidelines as they participate in more activities outside their homes.

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CX North America Event Offers Values Track And A Time To Consider Business Strategy In A Values-Driven World

Forrester eCommerce

Just In Time: CX NA’s Values Track Gives Us Exactly What We Need Right Now Forrester’s CX North America event includes a aalues content track. We didn’t know what the world would be like when we planned this track. But we’ve known for years that the intersection of values and business is growing in importance […].

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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 Best Print-On-Demand T-shirt Dropshipping Companies for 2020

Ecommerce Platforms

Dropshipping is one of the most popular business models for entrepreneurs in the digital landscape. With a dropshipping company , you don’t need to deal with the stress of creating or even storing your own products. There are no warehousing fees to worry about, and no panic about what might happen if you don’t sell all of your stock. With a dropshipping partner to provide fulfillment services for all of your orders, much of the headaches associated with running a business are banished.

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Don’t give Sundays to the supermarkets, prime minister told

TalkingRetail

Retailer Stuart Reddish, the owner of Baxters convenience store and post office in Sheffield and the national president of the NFRN, has made an impassioned plea to prime minister Boris Johnson to scrap his plans to suspend Sunday trading laws to kick start the economy amid the coronavirus crisis. In a video message, Reddish told. This story continues at Don’t give Sundays to the supermarkets, prime minister told.

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E-commerce sales spiked nearly 93% in May

RetailDive

Online sales have risen during the pandemic, but it’s unclear which consumer spending patterns will persist, according to a study by Mastercard.

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Food delivery surges in popularity during lockdown

TalkingRetail

Grocery boxes, meal kits, and takeaways have seen a huge growth in sales as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research reveals. New data from purchase intelligence platform Cardlytics reveals the popularity of delivery services has been on an upward trajectory and showing no sign of slowing. Consumer spend on delivery services rose 15%. This story continues at Food delivery surges in popularity during lockdown.

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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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Walmart teams with Shopify to grow its marketplace

RetailDive

By bringing in new sellers, the retail giant seems to be taking a page from Amazon's playbook, but it's unclear how much its assortment will change.

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Spar Scotland gives an update on trading

TalkingRetail

Spar Scotland has reported increased wholesale and retail sales in the past year, achieving increases ahead of the Scottish market. The company said sales to independent customers have grown by 6% and retail like-for-like sales in company-owned stores have grown by 7% in the past 12-months. Two major sponsorship deals with the Scottish Football Association.

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Consumers want retailers to do the right thing

RetailDive

Storytelling is how brands connect with customers. As protests lead to widespread demands for change, they must prove they're selling more than fairy tales.

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Wessex Retail snaps up Somerset store

TalkingRetail

Wessex Retail has bought the Avon Gold Premier Store in Keynsham, Somerset, for an undisclosed sum. Wessex Retail plans to renovate and rebrand the store, to introduce a variety of product ranges, promotions, and a larger hot food offering to help increase gross profit margins. Previous owners Tony and Alisson Mallaban, who owned the business. This story continues at Wessex Retail snaps up Somerset store.

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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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Why You Should Create a Journey Map (+ How to Do It)

Omniconvert

Journey maps are a vital part of developing and improving the experience you provide for your users. They can be. The post Why You Should Create a Journey Map (+ How to Do It) appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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Nisa retailers to introduce Co-op summer range

TalkingRetail

The new Co-op summer range is about to land in Nisa stores across the UK. The range features 237 products, including 25 new products, which will enable Nisa partners to make the most of this lucrative trading period. The summer range includes a choice of meats and fish for the barbecue, as well as savoury. This story continues at Nisa retailers to introduce Co-op summer range.

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Building Consumer Trust: How to Turn Data Privacy into a Marketing Advantage

SheerID

Data privacy is key to consumer trust. Discover the simple, direct way to collect personal data that earns trust and builds relationships.

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DHL Parcel introduces consumer returns service

TalkingRetail

DHL Parcel UK has launched a new returns service, which offers a simple and convenient way for consumers to drop-off and track returns. The service, called Just Right Returns, enables consumers to return their items through any of the thousands of ServicePoints located in convenience stores around the UK. DHL has created a platform for retailers. This story continues at DHL Parcel introduces consumer returns service.

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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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Staples introduces same-day delivery via Instacart

RetailDive

The office retailer joins other companies in offering a delivery option for customers still looking to socially distance.

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Costcutter’s new stores programme ‘thriving’ through Covid-19

TalkingRetail

Costcutter says it has continued to attract independent retailers and open new stores throughout the Coronavirus crisis. The symbol group is sharing its partners’ success stories and plans for further store openings on its corporate website, including Birmingham store owner Shahih Ahmed, who switched his Crankhall Lane forecourt store to Costcutter in March.

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Lands' End downgraded on refinancing uncertainty

RetailDive

S&P gave the clothing seller a CCC rating as a $385 million term loan comes due with no announced plans to address it.

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Retail footfall down 80% in May

TalkingRetail

UK retail footfall decreased by 81.6% in May, due to the mandatory lockdown, new research reveals. However, the decline was shallower than that seen in April, as more categories of shops could reopen. The BRC-ShopperTrak Footfall Monitor reveals that footfall on high streets declined by 77.8% year-on-year, while shopping centre footfall declined by 84.9% year-on-year.

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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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Why You Should Avoid Guilt-Tripping Your Co-Workers

RetailMinded

Guilt-tripping is something we’ve all come across at some point. Whether it’s subtle or blatantly obvious, guilt-tripping another person is manipulative behavior and doesn’t have a place in professional or personal relationships. Guilt-tripping at work can cause more problems than you may think, so if you’ve made a habit of it, listen up. . Let’s take a closer look at what guilt-tripping is, why someone might do it, and why it’s important to stop.

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Grocers try to figure out how to make delivery work profitably

RetailWire

Home delivery of groceries has risen substantially with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Food retailers are trying to work out how to fill orders for delivery without sacrificing already slim profit margins.

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Snapchat debuts AI-powered lenses, mini apps, real-time features

RetailDive

Nike and Mattel are among the brands using the company's platforms for a broad range of new services.

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Walmart adding Shopify vendors to its online marketplace

RetailWire

Walmart is teaming up with Shopify to add 1,200 of its vendors to the walmart.com marketplace. “There are many Shopify sellers who were already on Walmart.com, but we have not penetrated their base to the extent possible,” said Jeff Clementz, vice president of Walmart Marketplace. “There’s a tremendous opportunity.”.

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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