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The Industrialization Of Intelligence Will Drive The Autonomous Enterprise

Forrester eCommerce

Today, on the back of already accelerating technology-fueled disruption, the COVID-19 pandemic has propelled us into the future faster than expected. We now stand on the cusp of a new era of transformation. One that will use intelligent systems of automation, in addition to systems of insights, to reduce the need for people to operate […].

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How to Start an Online Boutique: A Step-by-Step Guide

BigCommerce

Window shopping looks a whole lot different today than it did five years, or even five months ago — which…

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RIC20: 50+ Sessions, 99 Speakers, Live Roundtables, Startup Innovation Labs and More

Retail TouchPoints

It’s easy to see why Retail TouchPoints and RetailX chose “The Big Acceleration” as the theme for the 6 th annual Retail Innovation Conference (#RIC20), being held virtually Oct. 13-14. That’s because the coronavirus pandemic has, for better or worse, dramatically sped up a number of long-brewing retail trends. Ecommerce growth that wasn’t forecasted to reach fruition for five years happened in approximately five months.

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Top Customer Service Considerations for Retailers in a Post-COVID World

RetailDive

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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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Target Partners with FAO Schwarz on Exclusive Toy Collection

Retail TouchPoints

Target is partnering with famed toy retailer FAO Schwarz on an exclusive 70 -piece toy collection for the holiday season. The collection will be available at Target stores nationwide, on Target.com and at the FAO Schwarz store in New York, which also will carry more than 300 items from exclusive Target brands such as Cat & Jack and Pillowfort. Target also announced its largest-ever Bullseye’s Top Toys list this year: 50 of the season’s most anticipated toys, including 19 exclusive toys from

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Spar wins top prize for mince pies at BBC Good Food awards 2020

TalkingRetail

Spar Luxury Mince Pies have been awarded “best in the UK” by the BBC Good Food Christmas Taste Awards 2020. The pies, which retail at £2 for a pack of six, were described by judges as having a “lovely golden colour and crumbly, buttery pastry”. Another judge said: “The filling is sweet and jammy, with.

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Athletics retailers advertise diversity, but does their leadership reflect it?

RetailDive

Campaigns and company statements about systemic racism and women's rights abound in the athletics space. The pace of change is less certain.

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Old Navy Interim CEO Gets Position Permanently

Retail TouchPoints

Gap has appointed Nancy Green as President and CEO of Old Navy , reporting to Gap CEO Sonia Syngal. Green has served as interim head of Old Navy since March and was previously President and Chief Creative Officer of the retailer. Prior to joining Old Navy in August 2019, Green was President and CEO of Athleta , where she led the brand’s growth from $250 million to nearly $1 billion in sales.

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As retailers focus on diversity, executive representation is stagnant

RetailDive

Protests against systemic racism this year pushed retailers to take a magnifying glass to diversity, and many areas are lacking.

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Swizzels to host virtual Halloween party

TalkingRetail

Confectionery manufacturer Swizzels is launching a virtual Halloween party on 31 October, to “make sure Halloween isn’t cancelled”. The two-hour “Fright Night Live” event will be streamed live on Swizzels’ website and social media channels, and will feature “light, family friendly Halloween entertainment” and a chance to win Swizzels prizes by taking part in games.

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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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Holiday sales growth won't reach 2% this year, CBRE says

RetailDive

E-commerce could surge more than 40%, however, eclipsing last season's record 14% year-over-year rise, according to a report from the real estate firm.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Checklist for Online Retailers

ecomdash

Keep track of all the important ecommerce milestones and don't let any slip through the cracks with our Black Friday and Cyber Monday checklist. The post Black Friday and Cyber Monday Checklist for Online Retailers appeared first on Ecomdash.

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Bras and BB cream: Why aren't brands for women run by them?

RetailDive

In lingerie and beauty, a large part of the diversity battle is being fought on the highest ground: the C-suite.

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First Asda on the Move opens as retailer’s new drive into convenience sector gets into gear

TalkingRetail

The first Asda on the Move – the retailer’s new convenience format – has opened at a forecourt operated by Euro Garages in the West Midlands. It started trading just days after the owners of Euro Garages, Mohsin and Zuber Issa, and partners at a private equity company agreed to buy Asda for £6.8bn. The.

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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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Black Friday's too late this year. Is Prime Day just in time?

RetailDive

The pandemic forced Amazon to postpone its annual sale event until now, and that could be an opportunity for all retailers this season.

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Shopper spending rises by 2% in September boosted by increase in food spending

TalkingRetail

Consumer spending grew 2% in September with increased food sales contributing to the largest monthly sales uplift since February, according to new figures from Barclaycard. It suggests that shopper confidence is starting to return although that upward spending trend in September may be halted by the new round of regional lockdowns now being imposed.

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GameStop partners with Microsoft on operations tech

RetailDive

The agreement, which comes just before the holidays, also gives customers the chance to buy Xbox All Access through the gaming retailer.

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The Ultimate CVO Guide – Customer Lifetime Value

Omniconvert

Customer Lifetime Value is a method to predict how much profit your customer database can produce over the course of. The post The Ultimate CVO Guide – Customer Lifetime Value appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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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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Legacy reigns at top beauty retailers. Here's why that could hurt diversity.

RetailDive

Promoting women to the C-suite isn't the only thing beauty brands should have in mind. They also face a reckoning over racial inclusivity.

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Inside the Minds of Retail Entrepreneurs

RetailMinded

The ill-fated Retail Apocalypse kicked into high gear in 2010 and has been unrelenting ever since. The accelerated pace of retail store closures is due in no small part to the rampant and pervasive effects of the novel coronavirus. The global pandemic brought the most powerful economies to their knees, wiping out trillions of dollars, and maintaining suppressed levels of activity throughout 2020. .

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3 ways to ring in more sales with subscription-based services

RetailDive

Here's a look at how you can take advantage of a gift subscription service for your retail business.

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Aunt Bessie’s kicks off new TV campaign

TalkingRetail

Aunt Bessie’s is launching new marketing campaign to introduce the brand’s platform “Caring is the hardest thing we can do”. The campaign is running throughout autumn and winter and includes a TV advert and video-on-demand, digital, and shopper activity, as well as an influencer campaign, featuring Aunt Bessie’s core products. Aunt Bessie’s said the campaign.

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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 much has executive diversity changed in retail?

RetailDive

In this package, Retail Dive examines racial and gender diversity in leadership roles from four different angles.

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Levi Strauss and Tommy Hilfiger take a page from QVC

RetailWire

Levi Strauss on Amazon.com and Tommy Hilfiger have launched online programming similar to home shopping networks in an effort to drive incremental online sales as in-store shopping at retail partners remains challenged due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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As holiday shopping begins, half of consumers hurt economically by pandemic

RetailDive

A new report from PwC found that many consumers are grappling with lost income and jobs, and a majority are also concerned about COVID-19 in stores.

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Mixed reaction from trade organisations as government announces new jobs support scheme

TalkingRetail

Trade organisations and a trade union have given a mixed reception to the chancellor’s new jobs support scheme which they claim will not do much to help struggling retail outlets. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on Friday that the government will pay two-thirds of workers’ wages for business that are forced to shut by lockdowns that.

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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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J.C. Penney, Kohl's latest to leverage Prime Day for holiday promotions

RetailDive

Amazon's red letter event always attracts rivals, but in a year when retailers need to get going on the season, it's getting extra attention.

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Blakemore’s annual trade show for Spar retailers moves to digital delivery

TalkingRetail

AF Blakemore’s conference and trade show for its Spar retailers is going virtual this time around – because of the impact of Covid-19. The show – SRS20: New Opportunities – will take place online next month in a new virtual setting. The one-day conference will feature 90 minutes of scheduled semi-live sessions and an hour.

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Best Buy, Target and Walmart see curbside as an edge over Amazon

RetailWire

Major big box chains are looking to curbside pickup as a means to grab sales away from Amazon.com during its Prime Day sales event on Oct. 13 and 14. How well it will work remains to be seen.

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Jack Daniel’s unveils ‘Make it Count’ global campaign

TalkingRetail

Alcohol company Brown-Forman is launching a global campaign for its Jack Daniel’s brand. The “Make it Count” campaign launches today with a TV advert airing on ITV at 8.45pm, as well as social media, digital, and out-of-home and in-store advertising and an Amazon campaign. The company said Jack Daniel’s accounts for 51% of the American.

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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