Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Continuing its efforts to gain a greater share of promgoers’ purchases, David’s Bridal has opened “House of Prom” pop-up shops in five select markets across the country. The retailer introduced its Diamond Prom loyalty program in December 2022 , offering both individual member rewards and the opportunity for schoolmates to pool their points and earn a photo booth for their special event.
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Tech Execs, do not be too aggressive with short-term cuts that inevitably will force you to play catch-up in the long run. Instead, be aggressive with repositioning your workforce to expand core business growth and strengthen the durability of your advantage in the market.
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Kohl’s has appointed interim CEO Tom Kingsbury to the role on a permanent basis, effective Feb. 2. He brings more than 40 years of retail experience to the position, most recently as President and CEO of Burlington Stores , where he served from 2008 to 2019. He also has held leadership and board roles at The May Department Stores Company. “Tom’s exceptional track record growing retail businesses and his deep knowledge of Kohl’s make him the right choice for Kohl’s next CEO,” said Peter Boneparth
Ecommerce Platforms
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Choosing the right ecommerce store building solution can be quite the challenge for any business owner. You want something that’s going to be strong enough to deliver all the features you need, but you also need to be mindful of budget. Big Cartel is one of the more popular tools for online selling on the market today, often ranking alongside market leaders like Shopify.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Ingka Group , the largest IKEA franchisee, has named Annie Leibovitz as the 2023 IKEA Artist in Residence, charged with traveling the world to capture the “nuances of life at home” in seven different countries. The collaboration was inspired by Ingka Group’s 9th annual IKEA Life at Home Report , which found that almost half of people globally ( 48% ) do not feel their home life is reflected in the media.
Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
What do Live Nation’s Taylor Swift ticketing debacle and cyber risk have in common? Bad assumptions.
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lateshipment
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Why Prioritizing Acquisition over Retention May Not Be the Best Move to Make When It Comes to Building a Customer Base ‘X’ is an e-commerce company that deals with fast fashion and focuses only on acquiring new customers through heavy discounting and advertising. While they may see a spike in new customer acquisition, they may also see a high rate of customers who only make one purchase and never return.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Performance footwear brand Cole Haan will deploy the Aptos ONE platform, beginning with the Aptos ONE POS. The platform’s microservices-based design and open architecture can accommodate new tools and services, allowing retailers to quickly adapt to shifting customer and business demands. “In recent years, what constitutes a great retail experience has changed dramatically,” said Ron Edwards, COO of Cole Haan in a statement.
Ecommerce Platforms
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel if you want to launch a successful business model , or even simply join the ranks of full-time entrepreneurs. All you have to do is become a successful online reseller. Of course, starting your own reseller business via one of today’s popular online marketplaces sounds easier than it might be. Fortunately, with the tips you find below, you’ll be able to launch your career as a reseller and capitalize on the business infrastructure that’s already present in th
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The 2023 edition of the world’s leading audiovisual and systems integration exhibition, ISE , took place in Barcelona from 31st January to 3rd February and exceeded all expectations. ISE 2023 attracted 58,107 unique attendees from 155 countries and saw record-breaking occupation in the city’s hotels, bars, and entertainment venues. Exhibitors reported exceptional footfall on their booths across the largest-ever ISE show floor.
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In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.
Ecommerce Platforms
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Accepting cash for your products during in-person interactions is easy. Customers pick a product, hand you their money, and you deal out some change if need be. This physical exchange is quick, simple, and easy to understand. But when it comes to ecommerce, matters get a little more complicated as your online storefront needs to access customer funds through a payment gateway, be it your customer’s bank account, credit card, PayPal, or otherwise.
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has partnered with WHSmith to offer a curated range of health, wellness, and beauty products to customers travelling across the UK or abroad. The trial will see Holland & Barrett concessions added to three WHSmith Travel stores, located in Heathrow Terminal 2 airside, Gatwick North Terminal airside, and London’s Euston Rail Station.
Digital Doughnut
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Copywriting is an essential element to achieving your ecommerce goals. It is a form of marketing that focuses on using the right copy to get your audience to take action.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The athleisure brand said it will increase the volume of buying from vendors owned and operated by underrepresented groups in its non-merchandise spend.
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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.
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA) is excited to announce the addition of a new SDEA Networking Lounge at the upcoming VM & Display Show, to be held in April at London’s Business Design Centre. This new feature will provide members with an opportunity to connect with other industry professionals and an extremely cost-effective route to take part in the VM & Display Show.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Job cuts in the industry last month, which amounted to 13,000, came second only to tech.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Starbucks reported a 10 percent gain in U.S. same-store sales as customer traffic to its coffee shops increased one percent. The chain reported that customers bought a record $3.3 billion in gift cards during the holiday season. The coffee giant’s performance in China, its second-largest market, was way off, with same-store sales down 28 percent as a result of that country’s zero COVID policy.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Kingsbury, who was previously the CEO of Burlington Stores, has been the retailer's interim chief since the departure of Michelle Gass last year.
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RetailWire
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Ryan Cohen, who founded Chewy and is the current chairman of GameStop, has taken “a sizable stake” in Nordstrom. Mr. Cohen is said to be seeking to replace former Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Mark Tritton on the board. Mr. Tritton, who worked at Nordstrom from 2009 to 2016, is not impartial in deciding compensation packages for those who formerly employed him, according to Mr.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
As the e-commerce giant focuses on further tightening its operations, it will continue to add to the many perks members enjoy, executives said.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Amazon.com CEO Andy Jassy admits that the retail and technology giant has failed to crack the code on the grocery business. The company has put a hold for now on further expansion of its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and convenience stores. Mr. Jassy said Amazon is looking to develop a distinctive format that can operate profitably before it pushes ahead with its grocery plans.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
CVS Pharmacy wants to target its broad customer base with affordable products through its new private label, One+Other.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Maternity retail has long been an underserved niche, with only a few major brands dedicated to creating relevant clothing and products. HATCH is aiming to revitalize the space by focusing on products that are designed to help mothers feel good about themselves, not simply get them through their pregnancy. Additionally, its recent acquisition of operational responsibility for Motherhood Maternity , A Pea in the Pod and Destination Maternity under the parent company HATCH Collective will enable th
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Online retail saw a 32% year-over-year decline in the number of deals in 2022, according to a report from Hampleton Partners.
Retalon
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a very popular buzzword in the retail industry today, and not without its merits. As such, it is important to know the misconceptions that are out there and what the truth really is. The post 5 Misconceptions about Analytics and AI for Retailers (and How to Get it Right) appeared first on Retalon.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Keith Melker comes to the retailer from property management company Wehner Multifamily, where he served as CEO.
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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.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Keith Stonehouse’s six-year-old son, Mason, used his dad’s phone to place a string of food deliveries totaling $1,000 on the Grubhub app. Having learned about Mason’s unauthorized ordering, the delivery firm offered to give the Stonehouse family a $1000 gift card. Another option may be featuring Mason and his parents in an upcoming promotional campaign.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The DTC cookware brand opened its first store around two months ago on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
GoodRx shared information with ad firms about its users’ medical conditions and medicines, according to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission. Doing so violated GoodRx’s own information-sharing practices and violated a federal rule that requires companies tracking health information to notify consumers of data breaches. GoodRx settled the suit without admitting wrongdoing.
Funnel.io
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
No. The “marketing data challenge” is not the latest dance trend on TikTok, but rather a tricky and intricate balance that performance and digital marketers face.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney
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