Tue.Oct 11, 2022

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BigCommerce Fills Cart with Memories at Groceryshop 2022

BigCommerce

With the rapid rise in ecommerce, particularly in the food and beverage vertical, BigCommerce was hungry to make a first-ever…

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The Rise of the Branded Podcast: How and Why Retailers are Creating Their Own Shows

Retail TouchPoints

Nearly 125 million Americans now listen to podcasts monthly, according to eMarketer. Perhaps more importantly, Insider Intelligence estimates that the time this group of listeners spends with their podcasts is 53 minutes per day. Now imagine if even a portion of that time was spent with your brand, and you begin to see the appeal of the branded podcast. “ The ultimate point of any marketing is not to get in front of people, it’s to earn trust ,” said Jay Acunzo, host of the podcast Unthinkable a

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Building A Customer-Centric, Cross-Functional, And Flexible Digital Team

Forrester eCommerce

Building a digital team that can achieve pressing priorities requires flexibility and cross-functional collaboration. Learn more.

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Adobe Analytics: Digital Holiday Sales Expected to Rise 2.5% to $209.7 Billion

Retail TouchPoints

Adobe expects U.S. online holiday sales to hit $209.7 billion in the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022, a 2.5% increase over holiday 2021. Adobe also expects more of this spending to come earlier in the season due to early shopping holidays such as the second Amazon Prime Day. The projected growth is significantly lower than the 8.6% increase last year, much of which was due to more shoppers returning to stores.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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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Meet Two Schrödinger’s Cats, Web3 And The Metaverse, At Technology & Innovation APAC In Sydney

Forrester eCommerce

This Technology & Innovation APAC, come listen to Sam Higgins and I talk about two Schrödinger’s cats in today’s tech ecosystem. First up: Web3. Some believe that Web3 will change the World Wide Web as we know it by giving users more control over their data and identities, ushering in better incentive structures for creators […].

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Perry Ellis Combats ‘Porch Pirates’ via Secure BOPA Option

Retail TouchPoints

Perry Ellis has rolled out expanded and secure pickup options for customers who use the company’s buy online, pick up anywhere services, through a partnership with alternative delivery platform Via.Delivery. To help prevent the threat of package theft from in front of customers’ homes, the 21,000 Via.Delivery locations, typically located within retail stores, will hold packages for up to seven calendar days.

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Hot Topic Joins Ranks of 100+ Retailers with Branded Resale Programs

Retail TouchPoints

Enduring tween favorite Hot Topic is entering the world of resale with its new Hot Topic Replay program, powered by ThredUP’s resale-as-a-service (RaaS) platform. Customers can now buy gently used Hot Topic items as well as products from other pop culture brands in the retailer’s new online resale shop. Hot Topic is just the latest retailer to launch a branded resale offering, a group that now includes more than 100 of retail’s biggest names, according to the most recent edition of ThredUP’s Rec

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Meet The New Analyst Covering Enterprise Transformation

Forrester eCommerce

Meet Manuel Geitz, the new analyst covering Enterprise Transformation, Innovation and Strategy. His core interest is in the execution of change.

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A Guide to Pricing Your Products

Wiser

One of the most important decisions you will make as a business is how to price your products. No matter what part of the retail industry you’re in, how you price your products will have a direct effect on the success of your business. Customers can be extremely sensitive to prices, and often view price as one the main factors to consider when making purchases.

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Amazon Seller Central: How To Become a Seller on Amazon | Salsify

Salsify

Brands and manufacturers that want to sell directly to customers on Amazon need look no further than Amazon Seller Central.

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

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.

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Hollister app lets teens shop, parents pay

RetailDive

The Abercrombie & Fitch Co. brand released the Share2Pay function based on company data about customer pain points.

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Gen Z’s Message to Merchants: Meet Us in the Metaverse

365 Retail

A new study from FIS ® (NYSE: FIS), shows how the shopping preferences of younger UK consumers have shifted as adoption of embedded finance services reaches mainstream usage among Millennials and Gen Zs, while their older counterparts are less engaged with newer, digitally-oriented financial experiences. Embedded finance is when consumers have unique, tailored financial services delivered to them at the point of need by non-financial companies.

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Levi’s slashing prices, cutting Q1 orders by 25% amid inventory deluge

RetailDive

With inventory rising all year, including a 43% surge in Q3, the denim maker is taking drastic measures to get back to normal by Q2 next year.

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Data shows UK shoppers sharpening their focus on quality, convenience and value for money

365 Retail

New research from American Express reveals British shoppers are increasingly seeking better value for money, quality, and convenience during the current economic climate, offering retailers new opportunities to engage customers and drive loyalty. . According to the survey of 2,000 UK consumers, over three quarters (77%) of Britons are increasingly focused on value for money, with 71% saying they proactively look for sale items when shopping.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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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As retailers manage excess inventory, import levels are falling

RetailDive

By the end of 2022, U.S. imports could fall to their lowest level in almost two years, according to the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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Don’t Miss These 2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

ChannelAdvisor

There’s no such thing as “fashionably late” when it comes to holiday shipping deadlines. Your customers are counting on you to ensure they have their gifts in hand by December 25 — and they aren’t willing to compromise. . It may seem early to start filling out your calendar, but Halloween is just around the corner — and it’s the gateway to a whole slew of end-of-year holidays that prompt big gift-giving.

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Bed Bath & Beyond supplier ‘highly encouraged’ by retailer’s turnaround efforts

RetailDive

Helen of Troy, the seller of brands including OXO and Hydro Flask, had decreased its business with the struggling home goods chain.

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Winery Marketing: Keep Your Tasting Room Packed And Bottles Pouring

Korona

Opening a winery can be a terrific business opportunity for entrepreneurs. Although it takes significant capital investment to get going, it can reap big rewards once you’re established. But what does it take to be a successful winery? Winery marketing is crucial to having any success. Considering the startup and overhead costs of running such an establishment, you will need to have a consistent and steady flow of guests coming into your winery.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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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Forever 21 plots 14 new stores

RetailDive

The fast-fashion retailer is facing new competition from resale and even faster brands like Shein, but remains a Gen Z favorite.

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How To Hire An Ecommerce Expert To Level Up Your Business?

Ecommerce Guru

Running an ecommerce business on your own is nothing but a challenge. In this case, you can hire an ecommerce expert to delegate your work at the right time who can strengthen your business as well as level it up! But in case you have never hired an ecommerce expert before, many questions might appear in your mind: How to find a trustable one? How do you coordinate with them?

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Marketers ramp up promotions to curb expected holiday lows, survey says

RetailDive

During the holiday season, 32% of marketers plan to increase promotional activity, compared to just 13% last year, CommerceNext and CommX found.

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How To Run a Successful Liquor Store: 6 Proven Tips For Liquor Stores Owners

Korona

The alcoholic beverages market revenue is expected to reach $1.484 billion USD by 2022. And the market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 10.01%. However, market research regarding liquor stores is notoriously contradictory. On the one hand, they are considered a dangerous purchase, as their start-up and operating costs are high due to large inventory levels.

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

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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Don’t Miss These 2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

ChannelAdvisor

There’s no such thing as “fashionably late” when it comes to holiday shipping deadlines. Your customers are counting on you to ensure they have their gifts in hand by December 25 — and they aren’t willing to compromise. . It may seem early to start filling out your calendar, but Halloween is just around the corner — and it’s the gateway to a whole slew of end-of-year holidays that prompt big gift-giving.

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Labor Department rule change could turn gig workers into employees

RetailWire

The Labor Department has unveiled a proposal that would likely lead to millions of gig workers being reclassified as employees from independent contractors. The proposal would not have the force of a Congressionally-approved regulation but would cover only those areas enforced by the Labor Department such as the federal minimum wage.

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Spending slows in September due to cost-of-living concerns, yet ‘insperiences’ receive a boost as Brits spend more time at home

365 Retail

Consumer card spending grew 1.8 per cent year-on-year in September – the smallest uplift since February 2021, and well below the 9.9 per cent rise in consumer price inflation – as Brits cut back on discretionary purchases in response to rising living costs. However, the arrival of autumnal weather has encouraged Brits to spend more time enjoying evenings at home, resulting in a boost for at-home categories such as takeaways and digital content.

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California factory to produce clothing for Walmart

RetailWire

Classic Fashion has opened a new factory in Santa Ana, CA, that will cut and sew apparel only for Walmart. The company, which also supplies Adidas, American Eagle Outfitters, JCPenney and Tommy Hilfiger, said the new facility will eventually employ around 350 people. “Investing in local manufacturing creates American jobs, helps small businesses expand and benefits communities like Santa Ana.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

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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Important Things To Consider As You Focus On Growing Your Business

365 Retail

If you have built up a prosperous business over the past few years, you may be keen to capitalise on your success and strive for expansion – domestically, but also potentially overseas. This can be an exciting and challenging team as you consider your best options and begin planning the growth of your enterprise. . However, there are a number of vital considerations you should take into account to help you lay a solid foundation that will contribute to your expansion activities.

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Personal computer shipments drop 19.5 percent

RetailWire

A consumer slowdown in spending can be seen in personal computers where shipments in the third quarter fell nearly 20 percent, according to Gartner. “This quarter’s results could mark a historic slowdown for the PC market,” said Mikako Kitagawa, an analyst at Gartner. “While supply-chain disruptions have finally eased, high inventory has now become a major issue given weak PC demand in both the consumer and business markets.”.

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Six Easy Steps to Digital Asset Management Success

Digital Doughnut

By making a few simple but important decisions up front, you can ensure that your company gets the most out of your new digital asset management tool. From organising your files to securing buy-in from different departments within your business, here's our six easy steps to DAM success.

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Amazon to add thousands of EVs to European delivery network

RetailWire

Amazon.com plans to invest more than $972 million over the next five years as it grows its current electric vehicle delivery fleet from 3,000 to 10,000 vehicles. “Our transportation network is one of the most challenging areas of our business to decarbonize, and to achieve net-zero carbon will require a substantial and sustained investment,” Andy Jassy, Amazon CEO, said in a statement.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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