Forrester eCommerce
MAY 17, 2021
My colleague, Naveen Chhabra, wrote an excellent report in 2017, Back Up Your SaaS Data — Because Most SaaS Providers Don’t (forrester.com), which talked about how many companies have a gap in their backup strategy related to SaaS-hosted application data. As SaaS adoption has become more pervasive, that gap is only widening. While the application […].
Kissmetrics
MAY 17, 2021
Success in many areas of life depends on personal and professional development, and finding a mentor can help. You can’t successfully take the journey to personal and professional development alone. Mentorship simply means a relationship between you (the mentee) and a more experienced person (mentor) that benefits your growth. How to Find a Mentor. Finding the right mentor is never an easy task.
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Forrester eCommerce
MAY 17, 2021
CX pros can realize the full benefits of customer data by building a comprehensive CX technology portfolio that weaves in partner tech. Learn more.
Kissmetrics
MAY 17, 2021
There are dozens of considerations entrepreneurs have to keep in mind when launching a new company, from the logo to the product to the packaging. The business name, however, may be the most important of all. There are over 30 million small businesses in the U.S., according to the U.S Small Business Administration. That means you have to go above and beyond to stand out.
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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.
My Wife Quit Her Job
MAY 17, 2021
This post will evaluate Shopify Shipping versus other paid shipping software solutions to handle your shipping and fulfillment logistics. You’ll learn why Shopify Shipping is actually quite expensive even though it’s technically free. If you run an ecommerce business selling physical products online, you are responsible for shipping and delivering your orders to the end customer in a timely fashion.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 17, 2021
With the speed of vaccine rollouts indicating that Zoom classes won’t be front and center for the new school year, the back-to-school (BTS) shopping season of 2021 will be unlike any other. Consumers will be making up for lost time in shopping for new clothes and supplies, but they will likely continue habits formed during the pandemic and do a large portion of this shopping online.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 17, 2021
Walmart , Target , Costco and other retailers are relaxing their mask mandates for vaccinated shoppers after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued guidance letting fully vaccinated people resume most activities without masks. However, some retailers are still playing it safe — most notably, major pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens have yet to lift their own mask requirements.
MakeWebBetter
MAY 17, 2021
Does your organization utilize both a WooCommerce Store and a Point-of-Sale (POS) System in-store individually? If that’s the case, your customer experience can indeed be seriously compromised. Online shopping has made the retail industry more competitive than ever, leaving business owners seeking ways to enhance the consumer experience by easing the purchasing process as possible. […].
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 17, 2021
Under Armour is the latest athleticwear brand to open a flagship store in the massive Dubai Mall Village, joining the likes of Nike, adidas and FILA , among others. Global retail design consultancy Green Room worked with Under Armour’s U.S. and European Global Store Design and Brand teams (as well as regional partner Athlocity ) to define how their “Human Performance System” brand proposition could be translated into the retail environment.
TalkingRetail
MAY 17, 2021
Pie brand Pukka is rolling out its Chicken Balti Pie into One Stop stores. The limited edition pie consists of pieces if chicken in a Balti sauces wrapped in puff pastry. The packaging features a stadium-themed design as the brand has been selling pies in stadiums “for over 30 years”, and the Balti pie. This story continues at Pukka unveils One Stop listing for Balti pie.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 17, 2021
Amazon is planning to hire 75,000 additional employees across its fulfillment and logistics network in the U.S. and Canada. The news comes as many companies struggle to find available workers amid continuing disruption to the job market caused by the COVID pandemic. The shortage of workers has prompted a wave of wage increases in a number of industries.
RetailDive
MAY 17, 2021
CEO Jonathan Johnson discusses why he brought the company back to its roots and away from the blockchain experiments that infatuated his predecessor.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 17, 2021
Premium childrenswear brand Hanna Andersson has named former Adidas executive Kelly Olmstead as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Olmstead joins CEO Sally Pofcher — who is new to the brand herself, having taken the reins in late March 2020 — on the predominantly female executive team. Olmstead has more than 20 years of expertise in the sporting goods industry and spent a large part of her career at Adidas, where she most recently held the position of VP of Brand Activation.
RetailDive
MAY 17, 2021
Find out how Comoto Holdings is partnering with a messaging and payments platform to speed up customer communications.and deliver improved customer satisfaction.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 17, 2021
Walmart has teamed up with First Media’s food-focused brand So Yummy for an innovative new shoppable content campaign, centered on So Yummy’s new food competition show Unbox’d. Debuting on May 17, 2021, the new 10-episode reality show will feature three top social media food influencers competing to create the best meal. The catch: they can use only the ingredients provided in a specially curated box and whatever additional products they can buy with a $10 Walmart gift card.
TalkingRetail
MAY 17, 2021
Pladis is launching three £1 price-marked packs for its Jacob’s Mini Cheddars brand. The new formats are available across Red Leicester, Nacho Cheese & Jalapeno, and Ploughman’s Cheshire Cheese flavours in 105g sharing packs, joining Original and Smoky BBQ flavours. Pladis said the range will help retailers drive sales among “cash-conscious” shoppers seeking sharing snacks.
Omnisend
MAY 17, 2021
Reading Time: 6 minutes. Affiliate programs are great ways to generate passive income, and you can earn a surprising amount of money if you’re able to make consistent referrals. Many software as a service (SaaS) brands offer lucrative software affiliate programs to generate more leads and take advantage of word of mouth marketing. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the top SaaS affiliate programs available in 2021.
SellBrite
MAY 17, 2021
According to eMarketer, Walmart is the second-largest retail ecommerce marketplace, making up 6.7% of retail ecommerce sales in 2020. It trails only behind Amazon and leverages its brick-and-mortar stores to stay ahead of other ecommerce platforms like eBay. And if you’re a dropshipper, Walmart’s marketplace can be particularly advantageous. Dropshipping is a way to sell products where the seller doesn’t have to store or ship any products.
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.
TalkingRetail
MAY 17, 2021
Some 40,000 incidents of violence against people working in convenience stores were recorded last year and store owners have a duty to protect their staff as best they can. Hayley Riach, partner at leading law firm Keoghs, looks at what they need to do. The problem My staff have experienced verbal abuse and threats of. This story continues at Putting an end to violence against retail staff.
Retail Technology Review
MAY 17, 2021
Nearly one in four (22%) shoppers regularly use guest accounts to purchase online goods to avoid handing over personal data, according to a new report from Empathy.co, the global commerce search and discovery platform.
TalkingRetail
MAY 17, 2021
Nisa has signed a partnership agreement with Jisp, the shopping app, to offer its home delivery, click-and-collect and scan-and-go solutions to almost 4,000 stores nationwide. The symbol group will also be integrating with Jisp’s EPOS system to provide retailers with up-to-date products, promotions, prices, and stock levels for aligned sales through the app as well.
RetailDive
MAY 17, 2021
Brendon Babenzien, co-founder of Noah and former design director of Supreme, has been brought in to "disrupt" the brand.
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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.
Fabric Blog
MAY 17, 2021
Customer acquisition is vital to brands, but it is only part of the formula for success. If you want your business to remain successful long-term, you need to retain as many customers as possible. You’ve heard that it is cheaper to convince someone to buy again than to find a new customer. Research shows that the probability of selling to a new customer is only 5% to 10%.
TalkingRetail
MAY 17, 2021
Aldi is trialling collection facilities for soft plastics in stores in the North of England and East Midlands. The supermarket is providing collection bins at 20 of its stores across Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Greater Manchester, where customers can deposit clean, soft plastic packaging. The collection bins mean that customers can return all types of these.
Salsify
MAY 17, 2021
Understanding how to implement a commerce experience management (CommerceXM) platform is essential for getting a return on your investment and ensuring lasting success.
TalkingRetail
MAY 17, 2021
The Association of Convenience Stores is calling for the government to ensure that support for local shops is extended beyond the pandemic to enable recovery and growth in the convenience sector. The trade association was responding to an inquiry into jobs, growth, and productivity after the pandemic. The inquiry was launched by the House of. This story continues at ACS urges government to continue its support beyond the pandemic.
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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.
Retail Technology Review
MAY 17, 2021
Vertex, Inc. (‘Vertex’), the global provider of tax technology solutions, has acquired Taxamo, a provider of cloud-based tax and payment automation solutions for global e-commerce and marketplaces.
TalkingRetail
MAY 17, 2021
Meat snacking brand Fridge Raiders has expanded its Chicken Bites range with three new products, in response to “changing snacking habits”. The new launches consist of Chicken & Dip (80g; £1.29), available in Roast Chicken with Sweet Chilli Dip and Southern Fried Chicken with BBQ Dip flavours, Roast Chicken Grazing Tub (185g; £2.29) and an. This story continues at Fridge Raiders taps into snacking growth with new launches.
RetailDive
MAY 17, 2021
CAS Investment Partners, which owns about 17% of the retailer's common stock, sent a letter to the board opposing the sale to Hellman & Friedman.
TalkingRetail
MAY 17, 2021
The NFRN has written to all newly-elected and re-elected police and crime commissioners (PCCs) urging them to include tackling the increase in retail crime as a priority in their five-year plans. The trade association has also called for all PCCs to meet with district representatives in their area to discuss the challenges that retail crime. This story continues at Local stores urge police and crime commissioners to tackle retail crime.
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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