Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Finnish design house Marimekko will launch its new community-driven resale and vintage marketplace, Pre-loved, on Aug. 25, 2022 in partnership with Archive. The debut follows a pilot concept that began one year ago with Marimekko selling 60 unique vintage pieces online to celebrate the brand’s 70 th anniversary. The program’s goal is to increase the lifespan of Marimekko products, a key element of the company’s sustainability strategy.

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 11, 2022

Prior to 2018, B-Wear Sportswear had no ecommerce presence.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Amazon ’s One palm scanner payment technology will reportedly expand to more than 65 Whole Foods stores in California, according to TechCrunch and other media outlets. The latest rollout will affect stores in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Orange County, the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Cruz, Calif. Amazon One was launched in Amazon Go stores in 2020 and early 2021 before expanding to an Amazon Fresh supermarket later that year.

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Salsify

AUGUST 11, 2022

When done right, shopping apps can empower modern consumers to do more than just browse new products: Shoppers can follow their favorite brands and retailers, make purchases, collect coupons, and earn rewards.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Many brands launch gift card programs for all the right reasons: incremental sales, new customer acquisition, brand recognition and to build customer loyalty. Not to mention consumers love them, with 80% saying they plan to purchase more gift cards in 2022. Responsibility for your gift card program typically lives in the marketing department. For newer gift card programs, the program is just one responsibility among many others, while larger, more established programs may have a dedicated gift c

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 11, 2022

In today’s Jotform Store Builder review, we’re exploring one of the more recent additions to the Jotform technology portfolio. The Store Builder, announced on the Jotform blog on the 1 st of June 2022, is one of a series of digital tools offered by the Jotform team. Designed to make it easier for businesses of all sizes and backgrounds to get started online, Jotform’s store builder is as streamlined and efficient as the rest of the Jotform ecosystem.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 11, 2022

Convertkit vs Squarespace: It might sound like an odd matchup at first. After all, ConvertKit is best-known as a creative marketing platform. It’s a tool designed to help companies generate leads and engagement online, through email advertising, landing page, automation, and various other features. Squarespace , on the other hand, is a fully-fledged website building solution.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Tommy Hilfiger , owned by PVH Corp. , has announced two new circularity initiatives — a resale program for U.S. consumers through a new partnership with ThredUP , and a six-month rental pilot in the UK with platform Rotaro. Both programs are part of the fashion label’s “ Waste Nothing and Welcome All ” initiative, which, among other targets, aims to make Tommy Hilfiger a fully circular brand by 2030.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 11, 2022

The retailer entered bankruptcy in 2018. It has been stuck there ever since, as the company and its creditors pursued claims of “rank” self-dealing.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Seeking to step up its appeal to younger shoppers, luxury Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo has partnered with digital platform Farfetch. The partnership will allow Ferragamo to fortify the online components of its omnichannel strategy, including its presence on the Farfetch marketplace, while also leveraging the platform’s promotional opportunities to engage with millennial and Gen Z consumers via digital experiences.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 11, 2022

After rolling out the bio-authentication and payment technology to a handful of stores earlier this year, the grocery chain will add it to 65 locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

JCPenney has appointed Stephanie Plaines as CFO, effective immediately. Plaines will lead all financial activities across the retailer, with the goal of driving best-in-class execution across functions including financial strategy, real estate, capital deployment, credit services, sourcing and procurement, treasury and accounting. Plaines brings decades of experience working with data to improve business performance and profitability.

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Digital Doughnut

AUGUST 11, 2022

This type of business is dedicated to creating, planning, and managing promotion and marketing for its clients. An agency can also handle overall marketing and branding strategies for its clients, which may include sales as well.

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RetailMinded

AUGUST 11, 2022

NY NOW’s Summer Market will open it’s doors August 14-17, 2022, at the Javits Center in NYC. As part of their Summer Market experience, Retail Minded will produce five educational sessions that are complimentary to all registered attendees. A core focus of the conversations will revolve around technology, with a vast range of discussions to take place including consumer influences, economic impact, online marketplaces, social media advertising and marketing, post purchase experiences

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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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RetailDive

AUGUST 11, 2022

Brand loyalty is out the window amid economic distress, tasking brands and retailers to find new ways to court once-faithful customers.

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ChannelAdvisor

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you’re going to outsource your fulfillment, Amazon is a pretty safe bet. The e-commerce giant has not only been around the block when it comes to navigating the challenges of fulfillment and last-mile delivery — it pioneered the fast, convenient shipping consumers now expect from every online retailer. In 2020, nearly half of all American selling partners took advantage of Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), through which Amazon stores, picks, packs and ships orders for sellers from fulfillment cent

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RetailDive

AUGUST 11, 2022

The DTC eyewear company slashed its guidance for the year, but says physical locations are key to expanding market share and brand awareness.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 11, 2022

Last spring, a ransomware attack forced Colonial Pipeline to shut down. The weeklong recovery disrupted retail gas delivery throughout the Southeastern US. The Colonial Pipeline composes only a fraction of the more than 230,000 miles of pipeline across the US carrying hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide. The incident spurred the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to […].

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RetailDive

AUGUST 11, 2022

The pet retailer revealed a flurry of leadership changes and position expansions to better align with its customer-first strategy.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 11, 2022

Many CMOs are turning to more frictionless marketing partner models to improve integration and deliver better consumer experiences. A recent COMvergence report for new business in the US shows that integrated agency reviews increased fourfold from 2020 to 2021. And according to Forrester’s research, nearly a third of CMOs at larger organizations intend to integrate […].

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RetailDive

AUGUST 11, 2022

Kristin DiCunzolo, vice president of marketing and direct at parent company Wacoal America, will take on the post.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 11, 2022

The tech labor landscape is becoming increasingly nuanced; various economic factors such as cost of living, anywhere work, and preexisting labor clusters within metropolitan areas are contributing to current labor headwinds. Tech execs who continue to rely on traditional tech talent pipelines will increasingly see diminishing returns as talent adopts greater geographic mobility and requires […].

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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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ChannelAdvisor

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you’re going to outsource your fulfillment, Amazon is a pretty safe bet. The e-commerce giant has not only been around the block when it comes to navigating the challenges of fulfillment and last-mile delivery — it pioneered the fast, convenient shipping consumers now expect from every online retailer. In 2020, nearly half of all American selling partners took advantage of Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), through which Amazon stores, picks, packs and ships orders for sellers from fulfillment cent

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RetailWire

AUGUST 11, 2022

Salvatore Ferragamo is partnering with Farfetch, the online luxury goods retailer, in a bid to attract younger Millennials and Gen-Z shoppers. “Farfetch is the leading digital platform in luxury fashion and represents the ideal partner to further boost Ferragamo’s omnichannel innovation, fuelling our plans to reach new, younger audiences and accelerate our growth,” said Ferragamo CEO Marco Gobbetti.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 11, 2022

The best OTT platforms offer a fantastic way for companies to share video content with fans and build an engaged online community. An excellent alternative to working with cable companies, OTT solutions have quickly become the go-to option for countless consumers. With an OTT platform, content creators can build online hubs for their videos, monetize their work in a range of different ways, and explore the benefits of both live streaming and video on demand.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 11, 2022

Warby Parker lowered its financial forecast for the year and cut 63 jobs, about 15 percent of its corporate workforce, as it seeks to cut costs. “We are taking a disciplined approach to managing costs to set us up for sustainable growth and profitability,” said CFO Steve Miller.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Since its inception in 2014, Parachute has aimed to provide comfortable, high-quality home products at an affordable price point. Accelerated by the pandemic’s ecommerce surge, Parachute saw demand rise and, in turn, realized an opportunity for expansion. That’s why Founder and CEO Ariel Kay has spent the last year building out her executive leadership team, with one of her key appointments being Drew Sheriff , who took the helm as Chief Commercial Officer in November 2021.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 11, 2022

Workers at Starbucks have held 55 different strikes, claiming that the company is retaliating against pro-union employees by cutting hours, firing them and closing stores. Starbucks disputes the assertions. “We currently have strikes happening outside store locations in specific locations in the US. Starbucks has great partners and we value their contributions.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 11, 2022

Making the choice between DSers vs Spocket isn’t simple. Both of these tools have gained a massive following in recent years, thanks to their exceptional ease of use, and convenient dropshipping features. With both Spocket and DSers, you can run a successful dropshipping company. DSers and Spocket are both tools designed to make dropshipping a little easier, by embedding apps into your existing ecommerce solution.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 11, 2022

Grocery inflation remained high in July with consumers paying 13.1 percent more for food at home than they did in the same month last year. Prices were up 1.1 percent compared to June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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

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