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Adoption May Be a Luxury, But Respect Is Essential

Forrester eCommerce

Many sales leaders employ, tolerate, and enable high-maintenance sellers, because such reps yield a final product we value. But is this sustainable?

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The 5 Best Reputation Management Companies of 2020

Kissmetrics

Researchers at Womply analyzed 200,000 small businesses in every state, looking at a few dozen industries. They found that businesses with more than 82 total reviews earn 54 percent more money. It isn’t just about getting reviews either. Businesses achieved moderate to large jumps in revenue from the simplest tasks. Claim your profile on at least four review sites?

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Walmart Sells Majority Stake in Asda to UK-based Investors

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart will sell a majority stake in the UK-based grocery retailer Asda to the Issa brothers, the co-CEOs of EG Group , and TDR Capital for an enterprise value of $8.8 billion. The Issa brothers and TDR Capital will acquire equal shareholdings, while Walmart will retain an equity investment in the retailer with an ongoing commercial relationship and a seat on the board.

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[Webinar] Retail Post-Pandemic: 6 Store Conditions Consumer Brands Need to Monitor to Win at the Register

Wiser

Do have questions around how to improve in-store execution? How to get better visibility into retailers? What can be done to optimize shelf conditions such as availability, planogram compliance, display compliance, and more? We have answers in this webinar, held on September 25th, 2020, and hosted by the Category Management Association. Listen in to hear from Tom Vieira, Wiser’s Director of Product, In-Store, and Casey Berns, Associate Director Shopper Insights and Category Advisory Servic

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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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Jonathan Adler Boosts Site Traffic and Conversion Rates With Email Personalization

Retail TouchPoints

In early (pre-pandemic) 2020, Jonathan Adler was poised to have a good year. The home décor and furniture retailer had just deployed a suite of personalization solutions from Listrak in October 2019, and plans were in the works to launch a loyalty program. But while COVID-19 was disastrous for many retailers, it actually served to boost business for Jonathan Adler.

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Effective Structured Snippet Extensions: Setup & Examples

Store Growers

Last Updated on November 27, 2020. Structured snippets are a type of ad extensions in Google Ads. They allow you to add extra information about your products to your Search Ads. This helps you to grab more real estate and push your competitors further down the page. In this article, I’ll look at the basics of structured snippets, how to add them to your campaigns, and how to get the best results from them!

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Study: 11% of U.S. shoppers have signed up for Walmart+

RetailDive

Research firm Piplsay also found that 19% of consumers said they migrated from Amazon Prime to Walmart's subscription service.

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How Retailers Can Deal with COVID During the Holidays: 8 Tips for SMBs

Korona

Sorry to bring up the obvious, but COVID has had an impact on every retailer across the world. For many small businesses, the pandemic has made it clear just how fragile any organization is. With financial assistance from the government and a whole lot of grit, most businesses have so far weathered the storm. [.].

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S&P Global Ratings sees slow recovery ahead for Neiman Marcus

RetailDive

The pandemic and the recession threaten to undermine the department store retailer's recovery well into next year, according to a note released Thursday.

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Diving into Missing Search Query Data in Google – Real Client Data

Inflow Insights

Over the past few weeks, the PPC world has been focused primarily on one thing: Google’s new policy on sharing search term data. A notice on the Google Ads platform stated, “We are updating the search terms report to only include terms that were searched by a significant number of users. As a result, you may see fewer terms in your report going forward.

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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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Nearly 20K US Amazon workers test positive for coronavirus

RetailDive

The e-commerce giant called on other companies to reveal their infection rates, while a major labor union slammed the outcome as a failure to protect workers.

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Tena Women partners with Channel 4 for new campaign

TalkingRetail

Tena Women has set out to challenge the perception of and the social stigma surrounding incontinence in its latest campaign, in a new partnership with Channel 4. The campaign aims to empower women of all ages to be more open and honest with themselves and others about incontinence. A 60-second advert airs during Gogglebox on.

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NRF calls on consumers to shop earlier in ad campaign

RetailDive

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to spread, the trade group stressed not waiting "until Thanksgiving weekend to kick off your gift shopping.

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Asda bought by consortium for £6.8bn

TalkingRetail

The co-founders of EG Group and investment funds managed by TDR Capital have agreed to buy Asda for £6.8bn. Walmart will retain an equity investment in the business, with an ongoing commercial relationship and a seat on the board. The business will continue to be led by Roger Burnley who will form part of Asda’s.

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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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Retail Therapy: Estée Lauder's $130K moon shot

RetailDive

In the ultimate 2020 partnership, the beauty brand teamed up with NASA to send up to 10 bottles of its Advanced Night Repair serum to space.

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Preparing for Amazon Prime Day — Part 1

ChannelAdvisor

It’s finally here. Amazon recently made the official announcement that Prime Day 2020 is on the schedule and will take place October 13-14. . Shoppers rejoiced … and sellers got to work. As long suspected, Prime Day this year will serve as the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season, which means sellers have to move timelines for, well, everything up significantly. .

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Gift card campaign wins further backing

TalkingRetail

The Gift Card & Voucher Association’s campaign to support the high street is continuing to attract support. The campaign calls on the government to increase the tax-free, employer gifting allowance from £50, currently permitted through HMRC’s Trivial Benefits Allowance, to £500. The campaign is encouraging employers across the nation to then use the increased tax-free.

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[Guest Blog] Holiday Prep: How to Diversify your Shipping

ChannelAdvisor

Online holiday shopping has been gaining traction in recent years, but the last few quarters in 2020 usher in a truly unprecedented time. More people than ever before will hesitate to shop at brick-and-mortar retailers and will pivot to online purchasing. This means that traditional retail and online sellers alike will need to adjust quickly to meet increasing demand and ensure buyer expectations are met. .

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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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Visa works with Totally Locally to protect the future of high streets

TalkingRetail

Visa is partnering with Totally Locally, a grassroots initiative offering free Town Kits to small business owners and community groups looking to protect the future of independent high streets. The pair are encouraging small business owners to sign up to ‘Fiver Fest’, a two-week celebration of small businesses and local communities. Towns across the county.

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Preparedness with Kunle Campbell – eCommerce Growth Show Ep. 24

Omniconvert

For most eCommerce businesses, the most important events of the year are Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Well, guess what? The post Black Friday & Cyber Monday Preparedness with Kunle Campbell – eCommerce Growth Show Ep. 24 appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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Brits move away from generic curries to regionalised specialities

TalkingRetail

People in the UK eat on average five curries per month, new research reveals. A study of 2,000’s UK adults carried out by on behalf of sauce and marinade supplier The Flava People, ahead of National Curry Week (5-11 October), shows London comes out on top with seven curries a month, and Bristol and Cambridge.

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Jobs report raises concerns about slowing economy

RetailWire

The U.S. economy added 661,000 jobs in September, well below the 859,00 expected by economists and less than half the nearly 1.5 million ones created in August. The current unemployment rate is 7.9 percent, an improvement from 8.4 percent in August.

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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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Spar Scotland’s virtual trade show attracts record numbers

TalkingRetail

Spar Scotland has reported record numbers signing up to attend its virtual trade show on 5 November. The theme for the November event is ‘2020 Vision’. It will be an opportunity for suppliers to promote NPD, new ways of working, as well as sharing industry and category knowledge, the symbol group said. In addition, more.

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Repsly Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering CPG Teams

RepslyBlog

Repsly is proud to celebrate our 10th year in business providing retail execution to thousands of brands that record more than 5 million activities per month.

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Aldi scraps single-use bags for fruit and veg

TalkingRetail

Aldi is to save more than 100 tonnes of plastic a year by scrapping single-use bags for loose fruit and veg across all stores. The bags will be removed from all its nearly 900 stores by the end of the year. Instead, consumers will be able to bring their own containers or buy reusable drawstring.

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Walmart sells majority stake in Asda

RetailDive

The sale, which went through numerous hurdles over the past two years, allows the retailer to focus on its U.S. operations.

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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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Urban Eat’s new owner unveils plans for future

TalkingRetail

Chilled and ambient food manufacturer Samworth Brothers has completed its acquisition of Urban Eat. The brand was previously owned by Adelie Foods, which went into administration in August after the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown hit sandwich sales. Urban Eat will now form part of Samworth’s Fresh Food For Now Company offer, which manufactures and supplies.

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Chatting with Neil Patel’s Director of eCommerce

eCommerceFuel

With over $25 million in product and service sales online, you could say Jared Mitchell is a successful entrepreneur. Today he joins the show to discuss how he became the director of eCommerce for Neil Patel, what he has learned from working with such a big name, how to build top of the line sales funnels, and more. You’ll learn: How Jared ended up as the director of eCommerce for Neil Patel.

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Post Office makes statement on Horizon appeals

TalkingRetail

The Post Office is not opposing 44 of the 47 appeals made by former postmasters caught up in the Horizon accounting case between 2001 and 2013, referred by the Criminal Cases Review Commission. The board of the Post Office said it considered the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s Statement of Reasons, the findings made in the Post.

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Macy’s to open more standalone Backstage stores

RetailWire

Macy’s, which has seen its sales go from tepid to cold since the novel coronavirus outbreak began earlier this year, is planning to open more standalone Backstage off-price stores in an effort to drum up consumer interest and purchases. The retailer, which originally launched Backstage as a standalone concept, later began to focus more on a store-within-a-store strategy.

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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