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Secure Our World All Year Long

Forrester eCommerce

We have a national day or month for just about everything. Some of my personal favorites include National IPA Day (first Thursday in August), National Waffle Day (August 24), National Rescue Dog Day (May 20), and National Insider Threat Awareness Month (September).

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5 Awesome AI Copywriting Tools For Making Money Online In 2024+

Groove

In the realm of persuasive communication and digital marketing, the art of crafting captivating and influential copy has always been important. However, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), a new era of possibilities has unfolded, offering innovative tools that redefine the boundaries of effective copywriting. LLet'sembark on an exploration of AI-powered copywriting tools, unveiling their extraordinary capabilities and how they are reshaping the landscape of persuasive com

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Introducing the inaugural Forrester IT Sustainability Services Landscape, Q2 2023 and The Forrester Wave™: IT Sustainability Service Providers, Q3 2023

Forrester eCommerce

Photo by Abhinav Sunil Forrester’s state of IT sustainability 2023 survey and report highlighted the growing importance decarbonizing IT and the reducing the environmental impact of IT in various industries. In certain industries such as financial services, IT has an outsized contribution to overall corporate scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions.

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5 Awesome eCommerce Copywriting AI Tools For You To You To Use In 2024

Groove

In the realm of persuasive communication and digital marketing, the art of crafting captivating and influential copy has always been important. However, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), a new era of possibilities has unfolded, offering innovative tools that redefine the boundaries of effective copywriting. LLet'sembark on an exploration of AI-powered copywriting tools, unveiling their extraordinary capabilities and how they are reshaping the landscape of persuasive com

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Joe Cicman - Principal Analyst at Forrester, and Jason Cottrell - CEO & Founder at Orium

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.

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The Retail Race In Healthcare Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint

Forrester eCommerce

This week, Costco joined the list of retailers looking to capture the hearts and minds of consumers who are frustrated with their healthcare experience. Costco announced a partnership with Sesame, a healthcare marketplace that connects consumers with clinicians across 50 states.

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What is an API Endpoint? The Complete Guide for E-Commerce Developers

Fabric

API endpoints in e-commerce serve as specific URLs or URIs that enable communication and data exchange within an e-commerce system. They are vital components that facilitate various functionalities and interactions in e-commerce development. There has been exponential growth in the number of API endpoints being created and used in recent years. According to the State of the API Economy report by Apigee (Google Cloud’s API management platform) in 2020: “The number of publicly available APIs

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7 Quick and Effective ways to increase holiday sales

lateshipment

Tis’ the season for cheer and joy not only for consumers but also for merchants due to the surge in holiday sales. Tis’ the season where e-commerce brands face a lot of competition and unprecedented challenges. Tis’ the same season when the business becomes very lucrative. Tis’ the reason why you want to concentrate on handling the holiday rush and increasing sales.

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The State Of Business Buying, 2023: Product Experts Gain Influence Amid Financial Constraints

Forrester eCommerce

Product experts have gained influence with B2B buyers as they face financial constraints. Explore key insights from Forrester’s latest Buyers’ Journey Survey.

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Relationship marketing and its benefits with examples

lateshipment

We now live in a relationship economy rather than a transactional economy. What is relationship marketing? Relationship marketing is the kind of marketing in which you work to retain customers and maintain long-term relationships with them. It is a well-known fact that returning customers spend a lot more than your new customers. This is because the returning customers have already experienced the true essence of your brand through your pre-purchase and post-purchase journey.

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A Guide to Global Customer Service Excellence

ESW

Retailers and brands with DTC ecommerce channels often look to international markets to grow customer bases and revenue. However, this presents a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to global customer service. And yet customer service plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of a retail business. It is a crucial link that allows customers to interact with your brand.

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The MVP Mindset: Speed Time to Value and ROI

Composable commerce is built for complexity, but you don’t have to tackle everything at once to start seeing the benefit of a modular build. This masterclass will look at how to get solutions launched and performant in less time and with less disruption than you may expect. In this session, BigCommerce, Bold, Contentful, and Orium dig into the complexity of composable commerce and extract the straightforward solutions you can implement today to deliver value quickly and start building your path

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How to increase conversion rates on the ecommerce store using site search?

lateshipment

Did you know that, Nearly 84% of e-commerce brands don’t actively optimize or measure their on-site search. (adsearch.com) Site search is a very important feature of an e-commerce store. It helps customers find the products that they are looking for efficiently and quickly. Site search should be a feature that suits all the customers who visit the website.

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The Anatomy of a Perfect eBay Listing

Algopix

In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce, mastering the art of crafting the perfect eBay listing is akin to wielding a mighty sword in the digital marketplace. Your eBay listing is your digital storefront, and how well you present your products can make or break your online business. It’s not just about showcasing your items; it’s about doing it so exceptionally well that you outshine your competitors and stand out in the crowded online marketplace.

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How to increase mobile conversion rate: 7 proven tips

lateshipment

You can define the mobile conversion rate as the number of visitors who visit the website on their mobile devices and the number of visitors who convert during these sessions. So, it can be calculated with the below formula. A mobile conversion rate is a very important factor since most of the customers now browse products through your mobile. Mobile commerce has risen so much over the years.

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A Beginner’s Guide to a Cookie-Free Marketing Strategy

Retail TouchPoints

It’s time to say goodbye to cookies. A full 60% of marketers believe the era of advertising cookies and IDs is coming to an end. And yet there’s a successional gap. Nobody seems to know what to do next. The same survey reports that 41% of marketers aren’t familiar with targeting methods other than third-party cookies or IDs. “I think everyone’s talking about it but not many people are actually doing a lot of preparation yet,” says one anonymous advertising executive quoted in the study.

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The Circular Product Journey: Powering a Sustainable, Data-Driven Future With PIM

The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.

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SmileDirectClub files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

RetailDive

The dental company's financial issues partially stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it plans to liquidate if it can't find a buyer.

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TikTok Launches Generative AI Tool to Help Brands with Content Creation

Retail TouchPoints

TikTok has debuted a new AI-powered virtual assistant, the TikTok Creative Assistant, to “intelligently collaborate with brands and creators throughout their creative journey on TikTok.” The tool draws on the platform’s database of “creative knowledge” to help brands and creators brainstorm ideas, understand best practices, uncover trends and find inspiration.

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11 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2023

RetailDive

From Joann and Rite Aid to Petco and The Container Store, here’s who’s most at risk in the next 12 months.

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Destination XL and Untuckit Create Capsule Shirt Collection for Big and Tall Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

Destination XL ( DXL ) has partnered with Untuckit on a capsule collection of its shirts in sizes and lengths never previously offered to cater specifically to big and tall men. The items will be available for purchase only at DXL.com, with select stores offering the styles to try on for fit. Untuckit shirts are currently available in sizes from small to XXXL in up to five different fits.

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Product Discovery: Enabling Search Outside the Box

Go beyond the basics with Algolia and Orium to explore the elements of search-and-discover you can leverage to create an optimized brand experience that delivers the right products at the right time, engaging customers throughout their shopping journeys. Surfacing the right product at the right time sounds simple, but the complexity of a modern retail environment means it’s anything but.

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Credit card debt tops $1 trillion, before the holidays even arrive

RetailDive

Retailers may feel the pinch, especially those whose own store cards are facing rising delinquencies and a potential cap on late fees.

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Mall of America Adds Body-Worn Cameras to its Security ‘Layers’

Retail TouchPoints

Security issues are top-of-mind with retailers: theft and threats of violence in retail locations are making headlines, including Target ’s recent announcement that it would close nine stores in four cities. Due to its size ( 5.6 million square feet ) and the variety of its environments ( 500 stores plus restaurants, theme parks and Minnesota’s largest aquarium), the Mall of America has special security requirements that require a layered approach.

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DOJ files lawsuit against eBay for violating Clean Air Act

RetailDive

The online retailer is being accused of the sale of illegal aftermarket defeat devices, which increase auto pollution emissions and harm public health.

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Video: Retail Media Strategies for Q4 & Prime Big Deal Days

ROI Revolution

As we move into Q4 and start to kick off the holiday shopping season , it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to advertise your products to customers. Watch this video to discover retail media strategies for Q4 and Prime Big Deal Days. Amazon is once again doing a fall Prime event this year. Prime Big Deal Days will be Tuesday, October 10 and Wednesday, October 11th, 2023.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Birdy Grey builds out C-suite with new COO, CTO hires

RetailDive

The DTC bridal brand brought on a new operating chief following Eloquii co-founder Steve Zawada's exit in June after about six months.

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Understanding the Importance of POS Support and POS Customer Service

Korona

Experience swift POS support and customer service, ensuring uninterrupted transactions and optimal operations for your business. Call us!

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Blue Apron to be acquired by Wonder Group

RetailDive

The food tech company founded by former Walmart e-commerce executive Marc Lore is buying the meal kit company for about $103 million — a fraction of what it was worth when it went public in 2017.

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Blue Apron Acquired by Marc Lore’s Wonder Group for $103 Million

Retail TouchPoints

Meal kit provider Blue Apron has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group , the food delivery and takeout company founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Blue Apron stockholders will receive $13 in cash per share of Class A common stock through a tender offer, an equity value of approximately $103 million.

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Modernizing Frontend Experiences: A Step-function Toward Greater Composability

Frontend experience can make or break the customer journey. For many brands the idea of modernizing frontend experience is a dream too large, as they imagine the years-long project of extracting their digital operations from legacy all-in-one platforms where experience and commerce functionality are tightly combined. But moving to a composable commerce platform doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing endeavor, and it doesn’t have to be a years-long undertaking.

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3 ways pricing strategy unlocks Q4 success

RetailDive

Learn how you could have dynamic pricing working in your business by Thanksgiving with a personalized Price Optimization demo.

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Colliers urges government action as rates bills could rise by £1.56bn

TalkingRetail

On current predictions, business rates bills look likely to rise by a total of £1.56bn next April, giving unsustainable rises to all sectors of the economy, said John Webber, head of business rates at Colliers. Rates bills rise in line with inflation and are based on the CPI figure for the previous September. With CPI. This story continues at Colliers urges government action as rates bills could rise by £1.

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Amazon Go resumes suburban expansion with Washington store

RetailDive

The new location is the first to open since Amazon closed nearly a third of its brick-and-mortar convenience stores earlier this year.

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As cash payments rise, Volumatic seeks to make cash handling simpler

TalkingRetail

New data recently released from financial industry champions UK Finance has revealed that cash payments across the UK rose for the first time in a decade during 2022, with approximately one million people using it for the majority of their transactions. Financial experts believe the reason behind this resurgence is the cost-of-living crisis, with cash.

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The Future of Customer Loyalty: Rewards, Retention, Appreciation, and More

Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Director, Retail Data & Technology at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One

Elevate your retail game by unleashing the power of customer loyalty! The holidays are the perfect time to redefine and reimagine your retail strategy, as modern customers are being re-engaged through creative retention tactics. Discover how the combination of loyalty management and MACH technology can revolutionize your retail strategy, ensuring sustained customer success through the holiday rush, into the new year, and beyond.