Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2023

Amazon is rolling out new AI-powered technology across its warehouses to detect damaged goods in a bid to decrease the number of damaged items sent to customers and speed up the fulfillment process, The Wall Street Journal reports. The AI is 3X more effective at identifying damage than warehouse workers, to whom the task currently falls, Christoph Schwerdtfeger, a software development manager at Amazon, told WSJ.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 5, 2023

The tide of COVID-19 has finally receded. As Asia’s economies repopulate the global economic shoreline, they find the beach littered with new opportunities and new threats. Not even half a year in, 2023 already feels like a pivotal year between two eras of digitization.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2023

Lululemon is looking to continue strong global growth after a 60% international sales increase boosted the retailer’s revenue growth to 24% in Q1 2023, which ended April 30, bringing total sales to $2 billion for the quarter. The company is planning to open 50 net new stores this year, and 30 to 35 will be international, with the majority located in China.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 5, 2023

We’re excited to announce our latest research on vulnerability risk management (VRM) and security operations center (SOC) teams. VRM and SOC teams are pivotal parts of the security organization, with different responsibilities but shared challenges.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell

Brands used to look for a vendor who could do everything. Over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, and they added, added and added. Now they need all their vendors to work well together. That’s composable, and only some will make the cut. As customers — and your board — expect you to be in new channels and to rapidly adapt to shifts in the market, the need for true composability is more crucial than ever before.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond has reportedly received interest in BuyBuy Baby from at least two bidders, according to CNBC. DTC baby registry website Babylist is looking at the retailer’s trademark and domain, while an unnamed bidder is looking at BuyBuy Baby as a going concern and has expressed interest in keeping 75% of stores open. The size of the unnamed bidder’s offer is also unknown, but correspondence seen by CNBC noted that the company was seeking an additional $50 million in capital to shore up

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 5, 2023

Over the past few weeks, my colleagues have described how platforms, practices, and partners drive a future fit technology strategy that enables growth, scale, and innovation. But one thing underpins the entire strategy — people.

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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

As a small business owner, managing supply chain issues is nothing new. Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses. It’s important to get it right, as any hiccups in the process can have serious consequences for your business.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2023

Powered by Instacart , Aldi will offer nearly 2,000 of its most-shopped items for delivery in as fast as 30 minutes. The Aldi Express service is now available from more than 2,100 Aldi supermarket locations across the U.S. “We know our customers live hectic lives, and sometimes that means they don’t have time to make it to the grocery store — even for a quick trip,” said Scott Patton, VP of National Buying at Aldi in a statement.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 5, 2023

If you're a retailer and don’t yet have an SMS marketing tool to plan and execute your SMS campaigns, now's the time to start looking. Otherwise, you might risk getting left behind! CartFox is one such SMS marketing platform. But how good is it? In this CartFox review, I'll endeavor to answer that question and share everything you need to know to decide whether this platform is the right choice for you.

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RetailDive

JUNE 5, 2023

The mass retailer remains quiet after pulling Pride merchandise from some stores out of safety concerns. LGBTQ+ groups, human rights advocates and marketers say that sends the wrong message.

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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.

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RetailWire

JUNE 5, 2023

Most retailers that have drawn the attention of anti-LGBTQ groups have chosen to conduct business as usual and ignore the vitriolic language and threats of violence associated with these movements. Those such as Anheuser-Busch and Target that have sought a middle ground have found it only encourages the people threatening their workers.

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RetailDive

JUNE 5, 2023

By channel, the BarkBox and Super Chewer parent company saw DTC revenue fall 1.5% year over year, while wholesale revenue fell 9.3%.

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SheerID

JUNE 5, 2023

Brands can stand out in this post-pandemic world by aligning with customer values, prioritizing zero-party data, and targeting specific communities.

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RetailDive

JUNE 5, 2023

The retailer is also on track to convert 400 stores to its higher-priced Five Beyond format before the end of the year.

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RetailWire

JUNE 5, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond has received interest from two bidders in its Buy Buy Baby business. One unnamed buyer plans to keep about 75 percent of the chain’s stores open should it be successful in acquiring it. The other, Babylist, is also interested but seeking to acquire only the Buy Buy Baby trademark and domain.

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RetailDive

JUNE 5, 2023

The $34 million series B funding round was led by the beauty giant in order to bring novel bioactive cosmetic ingredients and products to consumers.

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RetailWire

JUNE 5, 2023

Employers added 339,000 jobs in May, weakening the prospects that a recession will hit the U.S. in 2023. “We’re running out of time for a 2023 recession,” said Justin Wolfers, an economics professor at the University of Michigan. “We’ve never had a recession when the labor market was running this hot.

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RetailDive

JUNE 5, 2023

Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Mark Nenow stepped down from the footwear brand after about eight years in the position.

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Operations

Email Audience

JUNE 5, 2023

Whether you’re running a business, managing a team, or simply keeping in touch with friends and family, being able to send personalized emails quickly and efficiently can make all the difference. That’s where mail merge comes in. This powerful tool allows you to send custom emails to multiple recipients at once, saving you time and effort while still achieving the benefits of personalization.

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RetailDive

JUNE 5, 2023

Chief Marketing Officer Chad Fox was elevated to senior vice president and is now also responsible for the discounter's digital operations.

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Digital Doughnut

JUNE 5, 2023

Customers expect quick and efficient assistance when they have questions or issues. Two of the most popular types of customer support are chat support and email support. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each method, as well as some best practices for providing excellent customer support.

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RetailDive

JUNE 5, 2023

To fully realize the rewards of selling on a marketplace, sellers must be able to carve a unique niche for their business.

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RIS News

JUNE 5, 2023

Today’s shopper expects to see results that speak to them, which is why showing them your brand understands their needs is so important and will send them down the right path. Enter the age of search personalization.

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RetailDive

JUNE 5, 2023

The brand conglomerate said the deal was part of an effort to diversify its portfolio outside of the U.S.

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RIS News

JUNE 5, 2023

Forever 21 and Mattel are joining forces to launch a new ‘phygital’ capsule collection inspired by Barbie. The pieces will be available in brick-and-mortar stores and in the metaverse.

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RetailDive

JUNE 5, 2023

Kiosks offer a low-cost way for both retail and restaurant operators to deliver an enhanced customer experience.

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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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RIS News

JUNE 5, 2023

Know a retailer, brand or individual making the retail industry more sustainable? Nominations for the eight categories of Retail Sustainability Awards are free and open until June 15.

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Smile.io

JUNE 5, 2023

When you consider the path that brands take on the journey to success, the most successful businesses all have a multitude of customers who don’t just like them, they really love them. It’s not that a brand’s success inspires these customers to rally around them though. In fact, we would argue that it’s the collection of passionate customers coming together with the brand itself that has made the best businesses as successful as they are.

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RIS News

JUNE 5, 2023

Walmart will emphasize sustainability for the hundreds of millions of packages they ship yearly, adopting measures to reduce packaging waste for online orders, the company reports. Get the details.

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RetailWire

JUNE 5, 2023

Some retailers are laying off workers in distribution and fulfillment centers. Others are closing warehouses or delaying plans to open new facilities.

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