Forrester eCommerce
JANUARY 6, 2025
With the growth of generative AI, developer productivity is on everyone's mind these days. But measuring developer productivity is challenging. Learn how focusing on alignment can help eliminate the elephant in the room.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 6, 2025
The re-emergence of tariffs on the global trade horizon has once again thrust the retail industry into uncertainty. While policymakers often champion tariffs as a mechanism to protect domestic industries, their ripple effects are far-reaching, inflating costs, disrupting supply chains and, ultimately, burdening consumers. As retailers brace for this looming economic shift, learning from past experiences and implementing forward-thinking strategies is paramount to mitigating risk and seizing oppo
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Wiser
JANUARY 6, 2025
When operating in a highly competitive space, every dollar counts. For one ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage brand, missing key opportunities to optimize their shelf presence could have resulted in significant losses. By leveraging Wisers Retail Intelligence, they not only mitigated these risks but also recovered $1 million in losses. The Challenge: Missed Opportunities on the Shelf Competition for shelf space is fierce.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 6, 2025
Albertsons has once again launched its Innovation Launchpad competition, seeking emerging brands in the food, beverage and pet categories for the third iteration of the contest that began in 2022. Independent brands with $3 to $10 million in net retail sales can apply through Jan. 19, 2025 for the chance to win $300,000 in cash and industry services, as well as the opportunity to be merchandised in Albertsons banner supermarkets.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
365 Retail
JANUARY 6, 2025
Whether it is your local coffee shop, favourite supermarket, airline of choice or business hotel chain, the principles of loyalty programmes have been unchanged for decades. It is a basic bribe; some form of points are accrued based on the frequency of visited value of spend, and the points can then be redeemed for something of perceived value, such as a discount or complimentary item.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 6, 2025
Campus foodservice leader Sodexo will open nearly 100 Food Hive markets on college campuses by 2026, beginning with the approximately 30 locations opening during the 2024-2025 academic year. The cashless convenience stores will have a community focus, supporting local partners and minority- and women-owned businesses by featuring their products and other healthy options for student consumers.
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TalkingRetail
JANUARY 6, 2025
Aldi recorded what it said was its best Christmas ever in 2024 with sales topping 1.6bn in the four weeks to Christmas Eve. The supermarket said shoppers traded up over Christmas, using premium own-label products to treat themselves following a difficult financial year for many.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 6, 2025
Instacart is scaling the reach of its retail media technology, Carrot Ads , to give advertisers access to the multibillion-dollar foodservice industry through a new partnership with the B2B ecommerce ordering platform Cut+Dry. Cut+Dry which serves independent foodservice distributors and manufacturers such as restaurants and catering services will integrate Carrot Ads technology across its platform over the next few quarters, offering CPG brands direct access to buyers and unlocking new revenu
TalkingRetail
JANUARY 6, 2025
The government must introduce tougher punishments on retailers in order to tackle underage vaping and curb illicit vape sales, according to a new study of almost 6,000 members of the public.
365 Retail
JANUARY 6, 2025
B&Q announces today that it has reached agreement to acquire five leasehold stores in the UK, currently trading as Homebase, for a total purchase price of 2.5 m. This follows the agreement to buy three stores currently trading as Homebase in the Republic of Ireland announced on 24 December 2024, and further complements and strengthens B&Qs existing network of stores.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
TalkingRetail
JANUARY 6, 2025
Amazon Fresh has today launched Londons Best Value Meal Deal, at 1 for customers throughout January.
Forrester eCommerce
JANUARY 6, 2025
As we step into 2025, the APAC region stands at the forefront of a global financial transformation, with digital wallets and real-time payments reshaping the very fabric of commerce.
TalkingRetail
JANUARY 6, 2025
The protein drink Ufit has expanded its portfolio of health-focused snacks and drinks with the launch of Ufit Loaded Protein Bars. Packed with 15g of protein and low sugar, Ufit Loaded intends to re-energise consumer interest in the protein bar category.
RetailDive
JANUARY 6, 2025
By generation, millennials took on the most, while baby boomers took on the least, according to a recent LendingTree survey.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
TalkingRetail
JANUARY 6, 2025
Available as a 12-month limited edition range, the two 500ml drinks will come in two flavours, Berry & Grape and Peach & Apricot, aimed at tapping into the growth in mixed flavours within energy drinks.
RetailDive
JANUARY 6, 2025
Consumers were motivated by deals with last-minute purchases accounting for 10% of all holiday spending, per Mastercard.
TalkingRetail
JANUARY 6, 2025
KP Snacks has expanded its McCoys range with the launch of a new Hot n Spicy flavour in a 1.25 price-marked pack (PMP).
RetailDive
JANUARY 6, 2025
Steelman, who is currently chief operating officer at the beauty retailer, will step into the role as Dave Kimbell retires.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Practical eCommerce
JANUARY 6, 2025
Google seeks diverse search results and must choose when two or more pages are the same or similar. The post How Google Detects Duplicate Content appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailDive
JANUARY 6, 2025
With the addition of the U.K.-based lifestyle company, Marquee’s brand portfolio will exceed $4 billion in retail sales.
Practical eCommerce
JANUARY 6, 2025
We handpick books on managing time, setting priorities, and leading a more productive and purposeful life personally and professionally. The post New Books for Personal Growth in 2025 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailDive
JANUARY 6, 2025
The rule change will significantly impact foreign fashion brands and third-party logistics providers using Mexico for de minimis shipments to the U.S.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
RetailWire
JANUARY 6, 2025
Trader Joe's continues to expand its footprint.
RetailDive
JANUARY 6, 2025
Michaels redefines holiday retail success with YOOBIC, boosting engagement and streamlining operations.
RetailWire
JANUARY 6, 2025
Costco's Kirkland Signature brand "Severe Cold and Flu Plus Congestion" medication may contain foreign material.
RetailDive
JANUARY 6, 2025
The sports retailer continues to diversify its sourcing base as it plans for possible tariff hikes under the Trump administration.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
RetailWire
JANUARY 6, 2025
Costco is expanding its offerings in a new way.
Forrester eCommerce
JANUARY 6, 2025
AI advantage does not come simply by giving employees access to ChatGPT or Microsoft 365 Copilot. These general-purpose models and tools, trained mainly on the worlds public data, cannot differentiate your business or define your long-term success. Nor can buying off-the-shelf AI-accelerated products like Github Copilot or Tabnine to, for example, automate your coding.
RetailWire
JANUARY 6, 2025
Krispy Kreme and Pop-Tarts are teaming up for a new sugary collab.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 6, 2025
In 2024 everyone needed an Eras look (the more sparkles the better), Western styles spread well beyond the ranch and quiet luxury made some noise. But 2024 is sooo last year. All eyes are now on 2025 and the aesthetic that will define the year ahead. Luckily, Pantone , Pinterest and Stitch Fix have drawn on their vast repositories of search and shopping data, as well as their cultural expertise, to help us peek into the future.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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