Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Walmart and P&G have joined forces to offer free in-store recycling collection for beauty packaging at 25 Walmart locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The program is being run in partnership with TerraCycle , which offers recycling solutions for products not typically collected by curbside programs, and is free to customers through sponsorship from Walmart and P&G.
BigCommerce
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
No matter what industry you’re in or where you’re from, you can’t talk marketing without mentioning Seth Godin.
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Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Olympia Sports has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking an orderly wind-down of its operations. The retailer plans to close its 35 remaining brick-and-mortar stores by Sept. 30, 2022, according to a filing with the U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware. In 2019, RSG Acquisitions bought Olympia’s intellectual property, online stores and 75 of its then 152 stores.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Loyalty programs, rife with first-party data, are seemingly a salve to the challenges posed by the forces of data deprecation. But even loyalty marketers struggle to effectively collect and use data. Whether it be a lack of respect for customer privacy, datasets saturated with useless information, or an inability to make customer insights actionable, loyalty […].
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.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
One could argue that few, if any industries have been impacted more by the pandemic, and now by inflation, more than retail. The pandemic not only dramatically altered the way consumers shop, it altered the way retailers operate. Now, inflation is adding yet another wrinkle both in terms of costs to the consumer as well as suppliers. It is now more crucial than ever for retailers to rethink the way they are looking at user experiences and customer journey mapping in order to drive personalizatio
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Whether easing the barriers to launching a business or telling jokes, artificial intelligence has proven its ability to make an impact in a variety of spaces, but many companies aren’t taking full advantage of the benefits it has to offer. A major factor standing between AI and impact is a lack of trust.
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Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
I’m not generally known for my prowess in do-it-yourself, or DIY. When anything needs fixing, putting together and certainly constructing from scratch, I prefer to leave it to people who know what they’re doing. The reasons for this are primarily time, inclination and disposition, together with the knowledge that other people tend to be better […].
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Select Burton , GANNI , Outdoor Voices and Vince locations have rolled out the new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature from NewStore , a modular, mobile-first omnichannel cloud platform for retailers. Tap to Pay on iPhone , which enables retailers to accept all types of in-person, contactless payments with just an iPhone, also has been made available to all of NewStore’s U.S. customers.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The retailer is offering Ikea Family members a 5% discount on eligible in-store purchases and discounts on select delivery methods for online orders.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Ahead of the holiday season, Walmart is adding new tools to support its mobile and online shopping with enhancements including: New styling features; Expanded Spanish-language search; An updated registry platform; and Inclusive functions for shoppers using SNAP and EBT. Walmart also has improved the search functions on its website and app, making the online shopping process more personalized.
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RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
From here on out, “every dollar that is not reinvested back into Patagonia will be distributed as dividends to protect the planet,” the company said.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Starbucks is preparing for the future with Starbucks Odyssey, a new experience that will be powered by Web3 technology, and the release of its Reinvention plan, a three-year financial roadmap that aims to deliver 7% to 9% comparable store sales growth and 10% to 12% revenue growth annually. The retailer also expects to grow its global store portfolio by roughly 7% annually to reach 45,000 locations by the end of 2025 and keep the chain on track to reach approximately 55,000 locations by 2030.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The DTC shoe companies have been in court since April, and Rothy’s on Wednesday vowed to continue to vigorously defend its intellectual property.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Reebok licensee SPARC Group has promoted Todd Krinsky, SVP of Reebok Design Group (RDG) and a 30-year veteran of the brand, to the role of CEO. Reebok parent company Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has appointed current CEO Matt O’Toole to the role of ABG Executive Vice Chairman, a position that he will assume in 2023. In his new role, Krinsky will lead the brand’s growth strategy with a focus on its heritage, collaborations and activations, reporting to SPARC Group CEO Marc Miller.
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RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
In its latest report, the credit card company anticipates shoppers will want discounts this holiday season to combat rising inflation.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Hydroponic greenhouse network operator and plant-based food provider Gotham Greens has raised more than $310 million in new capital, which brings the Certified B Corporation’s total financing to $440 million. The proponent of indoor farming will use the funds to decentralize agricultural production by establishing local operations. Additionally, Gotham Greens will seek to increase access to produce grown in greenhouses and plant-based fresh food to regions across the U.S. through: Channel and ge
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The retailer added new recommendation and visualization functions to digital apparel shopping and upgraded its gift registries, among other changes.
ChannelAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Amazon wants to partner with you no matter how you choose to sell. Need access to Amazon’s vast sea of customers, but want to stay in control of your own listing? Sure thing. Feel comfortable letting Amazon take the reins with your products? That’s ok too. . Amazon offers both first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) seller relationships. What’s the difference?
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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.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.
Prisync
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
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RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
While some retailers and brands hire veteran marketing talent, research suggests that companies are bumping up their marketing budgets.
ChannelAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Amazon wants to partner with you no matter how you choose to sell. Need access to Amazon’s vast sea of customers, but want to stay in control of your own listing? Sure thing. Feel comfortable letting Amazon take the reins with your products? That’s ok too. . Amazon offers both first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) seller relationships. What’s the difference?
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
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RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Starbucks has unveiled a new automated cold beverage system that will cut the time it takes to make drinks. The system can make a mocha frappuccino with whipped cream in 37 seconds. It takes 87 seconds with a barista alone. “We will never replace our baristas,” said Deb Hall Lefevre, Starbucks chief technology officer. “Rather, our job is to automate the work and simplify it so that their job is easier.”.
Digital Doughnut
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
It’s no secret that a well-timed marketing message is much likelier to yield an action or purchase from a customer than one that arrives at the wrong time of day. The best crafted marketing campaigns can fall flat if emails, SMSs, social posts or any other calls to action arrive in the wee hours of the morning – or, equally, during the busiest part of the workday.
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Extreme weather events such as droughts have become more common in the U.S. and the result has been lower crop yields and higher prices. “The prolonged droughts that we’re seeing [present] some increased risk that inflation remains higher for a longer time,” said Charlie Dougherty, a Wells Fargo economist.
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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.
RetailMinded
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Running a retail business can be a difficult but very rewarding venture. While many of these retail businesses exist in physical locations, today, they rely on various types of online technologies to help their operations remain as successful and efficient as possible. Just like it has aided eCommerce businesses and many others, automation has played a major role in helping retail businesses thrive.
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Consumers shopping for secondhand apparel and other products aren’t simply doing it for the savings as many cite environmental factors and the thrill of the hunt as the why’s behind their buys.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
“Sometimes a personalized experience is nice, but when it is done too often, it loses the ‘special’ aspect. If the personalized experience involves a discount or rebate, then I definitely want to know about it. If it involves something like a Coke bottle with my name on it, I really don’t care. And I get […].
RetailWire
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to meet with railroad company officials and union representatives of rail workers in the nation’s capital today. About 60,000 union members, primarily represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and SMART Transportation Division, are set to go on strike after midnight on Friday unless a deal is reached or the federal government steps in to force striking members to return to work.
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