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Why ‘Dark Aisles’ Are The Single Biggest eCommerce Challenge

365 Retail

Todays shoppers have a problem: too much choice and too little time. The combination of lower barriers to entry for vendors and large retailers historic belief that more choice means more topline sales is leading to many shoppers being inundated with options and as the online marketplace becomes ever more crowded, an overwhelming volume of product isnt benefiting anyone.

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Barnes & Noble Workers in Illinois, NYC Win Union Contracts

Retail TouchPoints

Employees at a Barnes & Noble store in Bloomington, Ill. have ratified a new three -year contract under the aegis of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), joining unionized workers at three New York City bookstores, including the companys flagship Union Square location. The Barnes & Noble Union has secured union healthcare coverage, improved safety equipment such as back braces, wrist guards and stools at information desks and the POS, along with improved job and pay

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The Relentless Heart of Will Williams: A Rock Solid Conversation

Bryan Eisenberg

Some people talk about making a difference. Will Williams lives it. When I sat down with Will for Rock Solid, I expected a conversation about his service, his nonprofit work, and his impact on the Round Rock community. What I got was a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and the power of showing up. Will doesnt just run a nonprofit. He is the nonprofit.

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How Retail can Turn the Tide on Associate Wellbeing

Retail TouchPoints

Retail workers are the face of the company. They are the people who interact with shoppers and provide a memorable experience. But the unique set of challenges that come with working in retail, coupled with todays economic reality, can have a significant toll on the mental and emotional wellbeing of employees. In fact, a study by Mind Share Partners in 2023 found that U.S. retail workers are more likely to experience mental health symptoms and for longer durations; almost seven in ten (69%) repo

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Upsellit & Rakuten Advertising Helped Luxo Living Achieve 165% Sales Growth

UpSellIt

Driving conversions from affiliate traffic is a challenge many brands face, but the right strategy can turn missed opportunities into measurable growth. As a leading technology partner, Upsellit tackles this challenge by delivering managed conversion optimization solutions tailored toward a brands unique goals. Luxo Living, a home furnishings retailer, sought to refine its affiliate marketing strategy after being unhappy with its previous program.

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30-Year Retail Veteran Reveals how to ‘Thrive in an Exponential World’

Retail TouchPoints

Gary Hawkins has been enmeshed in the retail industry for nearly three decades. He has worked as a practitioner and served as an advisor for companies ranging from Hy-Vee to Kroger , Procter & Gamble, Unilever and NCR. Every step of the way, he has provided the industry with timely and thought-provoking content, educating the market through works like Building the Customer Specific Retail Enterprise ; Customer Intelligence ; and Retail in the Age of I.

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Hudson’s Bay Files for Bankruptcy, Citing Tariffs and U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

Retail TouchPoints

Hudsons Bay Company has filed for the Canadian version of bankruptcy, the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), following an order for creditor protection from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The retailer, which operates 80 namesake stores and ecommerce site TheBay.com, is exploring strategic alternatives as it faces a volatile economic landscape, with both tariffs on U.S. exports and retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada on imports from its southern neighbor.

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The Graphic Future Of IT Management 

Forrester eCommerce

graphic created by prompting an LLM to create a graph model in neo4j As we approach the 2025 ServiceNow Knowledge and Atlassian Team conferences, IT management is entering a new era. The rapid adoption of AI-driven automation and the increasing use of graph-based models signal a fundamental shift in how organizations manage IT portfolios.

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Beyond, Inc. Shuffles Leadership in Bid to Speed up Growth

Retail TouchPoints

Amid continued losses and a host of new investments, Beyond, Inc. is again switching up its top leadership to propel a faster return to profitability, the company has announced. Current Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis will now serve as Principal Executive Officer (PEO), and CFO Adrianne Lees role has expanded to include the title of President. Previous PEO and President Dave Nielsen no longer holds either role, but no additional details were provided regarding his fate at the company.

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UK retail footfall rebounds with high streets leading the way

TalkingRetail

The first week of March saw retail footfall rebound last week from the week before in high streets, according to MRI Softwares latest footfall data.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Best Buy Canada Looks to Grow Online Marketplace with Addition of International Sellers

Retail TouchPoints

As its U.S. counterpart readies to launch a new online marketplace , Best Buy Canada is expanding its own marketplace with the integration of cross-border payment service PingPong. With this move, Best Buy Canada will be able to open its marketplace to international sellers, facilitating payouts in more than 100 currencies. “Our new partnership with PingPong is a key part of our international growth strategy, said Sherry Zah, VP of Best Buy Canada’s marketplace business in a statemen

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Vinted CEO Adam Jay Tops 2025 Retail Disruptors & Innovators Report

365 Retail

Adam Jay, CEO of fashion resale platform Vinted, has once again been named as the top retail innovator in the 2025 Retail Disruptors & Innovators report, released today by Retail Insider in partnership with the Retail Technology Show (RTS), the flagship event that connects retails changemakers with leading tech providers. The 2025 Retail Disruptors & Innovators report is an annual report championing progressive individuals from across the sector, who are driving seismic change across the

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Stores caught selling products containing corrosives to minors in Gloucestershire operation

TalkingRetail

Several shops in Gloucestershire were caught selling products containing corrosive substances to underage buyers in an undercover operation.

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How and Where to Get Free After Effects?

365 Retail

Youve got a brilliant video idea: cinematic shots, a compelling story, and the perfect soundtrack. But when it comes to post-production, you hit a wall. Motion graphics, transitions, and dynamic text animations arent coming together the way you envisioned. You need high-quality After Effects templates, but premium ones come with a price tag. Heres the good news: free After Effects templates exist.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Lipton taps into kombucha trends

TalkingRetail

A first for the brand in the UK, Lipton is entering the kombucha space with the launch of its Lipton Kombucha range offering a combination of flavours, including Strawberry Mint, Raspberry and Mango Passionfruit, that aims to attract new drinkers to the category and existing… This story continues at Lipton taps into kombucha trends Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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In the battle of Saks vs. customers, vendors and Dallas — Nordstrom wins

RetailDive

Trouble from Texas to New York has created an opportunity for Saks Global's rivals, and led one analyst to call for new leadership.

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Heineken UK unveils two new variants for Inch’s cider

TalkingRetail

Heineken UK has introduced two new variants under Inchs Cider Inchs Cloudy (ABV 4.0%) and Inchs 0.0. Inchs Cloudy is a lightly sparkling, naturally cloudy cider, crafted with juicy British apples to create a crisp, highly refreshing and light summer staple.

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Create Google Ads Scripts via GenAI

Practical eCommerce

Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and others are fast and thorough, although not perfect. The post Create Google Ads Scripts via GenAI appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Yazoo launches new ‘Inspirations’ range

TalkingRetail

Yazoo has launched its new Inspirations range, featuring Birthday Cake and Caramel Blondie flavours. With a recommended retail price of 1.50 and available in cases of 12, the new flavours offer a strong margin opportunity for retailers.

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Lee and Buck Mason collaborate on menswear capsule

RetailDive

The collection is inspired by vintage 1940s designs and is being promoted through an ad campaign featuring Midland lead singer Mark Wystrach.

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Whitby Seafoods celebrates 40 years with charity support

TalkingRetail

Whitby Seafoods is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a every pack gives back promotion that will see selected specially branded packs of Whitby Scampi raising 5p or 10p per pack for the Fishermens Mission.

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Majority of Americans have yet to try Amazon Haul

RetailDive

Three months after its launch, 16% of shoppers use the site at least monthly, compared to 23% and 28% who do the same at Shein and Temu.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Yoplait relaunches Frubes  

TalkingRetail

Frubes, owned by Yoplait, has relaunched with a new-look pack in a bid to drive differentiation and make Frubes the yoghurt brand of choice for lunchboxes and snacking.

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Beyond names Marcus Lemonis principal executive officer

RetailDive

Dave Nielsen left the role effective Monday. The company also named a COO and elevated its CFO to president.

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Swizzels launches Squashies Drumchick for Easter

TalkingRetail

Swizzels has revealed new, limited-edition Squashies Drumchick that features bright packaging and a chick-shaped design, aimed to stand out on shelves and drive seasonal sales.

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Whole Foods Ends Reusable Bag Credit After 17 Years, Leaving Shoppers Frustrated

RetailWire

Say goodbye to Whole Foods' reusable bag credit after almost 20 years.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Lowe’s, Home Depot bring advice online with AI-powered tools

RetailDive

Both of the home improvement retailers released tools this week that seek to offer shoppers the level of guidance they would receive in-store while browsing online.

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Wendy’s Unveils Official Frosty Swirl Line. Here Are the Details

RetailWire

Wendy's just debuted a whole new Frosty makeover.

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On plots first co-created footwear, apparel collection with Zendaya

RetailDive

Deeper relationships with its celebrity ambassadors, as well as wholesale partners, are in focus as the activewear brand continues to grow sales by double digits.

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Win Free Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for a Year: ‘Share the Taste O’Luck’

RetailWire

Krispy Kreme's giving customers the chance to win free doughnuts for a year.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.