Wed.Dec 21, 2022

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Easton Town Center’s Holiday Design Partnership Puts Sustainability into Action

Retail TouchPoints

Photo courtesy of Easton Town Center. Photo courtesy of Easton Town Center. Photo courtesy of Easton Town Center. Photo courtesy of Easton Town Center. Photo courtesy of Easton Town Center. Photo courtesy of Easton Town Center. Easton Town Center has been busy this holiday season, as might be expected at a mall that welcomes nearly 30 million annual visitors.

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Deciphering Apple’s Recently Announced Data Protection Features

Forrester eCommerce

Earlier this month, Apple announced several important new data protection features for general availability in 2023 that have numerous implications for security teams in all industries and geographies. Here is the Forrester security and risk team’s collective analysis of these new features. Quick Summary The announcement is not particularly noteworthy in terms of the newly […].

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FedEx Plans $1 Billion in Cuts as Demand Falls

Retail TouchPoints

FedEx is planning to cut an additional $1 billion in costs, citing weak demand that led to a disappointing profit for Q2 2023, which ended Nov. 30. Most of the cuts are expected to impact the Express unit through measures including fewer flights. The reductions will add to cost-cutting measures announced in September to bring FedEx’s total fiscal savings plan for 2023 to $3.7 billion.

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Podcast – Interview with Guest Panel on Finance and Fintech

Digital Doughnut

A special episode of the c-suite podcast focusing on fintech and finance, produced in partnership with FutureBrand. Guests from HSBC, Curve, U.S Bank and FutureBrand explore how financial services and fintechs can improve their brand perception.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Walmart’s $3.1 Billion Opioid Settlement now Covers all 50 States

Retail TouchPoints

The settlement process for the various lawsuits brought by states, local governments and tribes over retailers’ alleged mishandling of opioid prescriptions is moving forward. Walmart has reached settlement agreements with all 50 states, exceeding the 43 states required to join the $3.1 billion settlement framework by Dec. 15. The agreements include four states that previously settled with Walmart in addition to the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and three other U.S. territories.

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Retail Trend Watch 2023: Here’s What to Look For

365 Retail

Rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and a rocky economic outlook for 2023 may have retailers feeling spooked this year, especially as companies are still recovering from the pandemic. . But there is plenty of opportunity for brands to use technology to innovate and thrive in the new year. Here’s an overview of the most important trends every retailer needs to pay attention to in 2023.

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How can online reviews change the company image

365 Retail

As the labour market continues to evolve, employers and job seekers alike need to understand the importance of digital presence and its role in the overall job search experience. With the rise of digital resources such as Gowork.com, employers now have an opportunity to build their image and improve their ratings more than ever before. What is GoWork?

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Party City Faces NYSE Delisting if Stock Price Doesn’t Rebound

Retail TouchPoints

The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned Party City that the company is at risk of being delisted by the New York Stock Exchange due to its failure to maintain an average $1 per share stock price over a 30-day period. The retailer has six months to regain compliance, which can be accomplished by maintaining a minimum average $1 share price over a 30-day period.

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Consumers are hitting the brakes on apparel purchases: UBS

RetailDive

Department stores and other retailers dependent on clothing sales face a gloomy 2023 and may shutter more locations, according to the analysts.

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The State of Connected TV (CTV): Infographic

ROI Revolution

Connected TV (CTV) is projected to be the fastest growing ad format in 2023, with CTV advertising spend expected to be greater than both retail media and social media ad spend. If you’re not already, now is the time for your brand to start taking advantage of this wide-reaching ad type. In this CTV infographic, you’ll discover CTV stats to help supercharge your brand’s success with the format, including platform-specific data, revenue growth stats, demographic data about CTV us

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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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Small, midsize retailers search more for nearby suppliers: report

RetailDive

Learning from larger chains facing inventory issues, small and midsize businesses are working to better predict what they need.

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Top Ecommerce Analytics Tools For 2023

Digital Doughnut

These ecommerce analytics tools can help you grow your business and also there are many other tools available on the market.

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Nike CEO: ‘The inventory peak is behind us’

RetailDive

The company has worked with Foot Locker CEO Mary Dillon, in addition to other wholesale partners, as it plans its channel strategy.

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13 Legit Ecommerce Software Solutions

eCommerce CEO

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to make a change, choosing the right ecommerce software solution can have a lasting impact on the success. Read more.

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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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US agency cites Amazon for recordkeeping violations on worker injuries, illnesses

RetailDive

The e-commerce giant has faced various safety complaints over the years, and an investigation at six warehouses in five states is ongoing.

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Crack the returns process to keep customers happy this Christmas and beyond

365 Retail

Record numbers of goods were returned by customers after this year’s Black Friday. In fact, the total number of returns for November 2021 in its entirety were already hit by Black Friday 2022. The spike has no doubt been influenced by the huge shift to online shopping, fuelled by high rates of physical store closures in the last two years. However, it’s not down to this alone, there are a number of other factors driving the trend.

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Survey: Inflation is slowing consumer spending on footwear

RetailDive

Consumers choose online shopping for more product options and will switch brands or retailers to save money.

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The use of AV technology in the retail sector and how it can be utilised during the festive season

365 Retail

Once again, we find ourselves amidst the festive season, with retail spaces battling it out for all-important consumer attention. Operating in a highly saturated market, retail owners are having to explore unique ways to draw in customers, with AV displays being a core way to elevate spaces and capitalise on a customer’s initial interest. For instance, high brightness window screens are an essential way to draw shoppers’ attention and raise footfall.

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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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Grove Collaborative receives NYSE delisting notice

RetailDive

The notice comes just six months after the company’s shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Fran Chuan, CEO & co-creator of InnoQuotient, announced as ISE 2023 Keynote

365 Retail

Fran Chuan, CEO and co-creator of Culture Innovation Assessment Platform, InnoQuotient is confirmed as the second keynote speaker at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) – the world-leading AV and systems integration show, Fira Barcelona Gran Via, 31 Jan – 3 Feb 2023. . Taking place at 5.15pm on Thursday 2 February, in Conference Suite CC4.1, Fran’s keynote, entitled ‘How innovative is the AV industry?

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3 publishing priorities for 2023

Liveintent

Google delayed third-party cookie deprecation yet again, presenting publishers with additional runway to better prepare their business operations for the tremendous disruption that awaits. While Google certainly can delay once again, publishers mustn’t sit idly by. Preparing for a cookieless future will be essential to securing success well beyond 2023.

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The Top 4 E-Commerce Strategies for Amplifying Festive Season Sales

365 Retail

The festive holiday season is upon us, a crucial period for retailers dealing with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Diwali, Hanukkah and Christmas shopping as well as January savings, all within the space of a couple of months! Data shows that consumers are expected to spend upwards of £1,000 this holiday season, with 80% of shoppers planning to tap into Black Friday sales to achieve the best purchase price.

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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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LiveIntent named one of the hottest adtech companies of 2022

Liveintent

LiveIntent just got its holiday present early, and we’re proud to share it with you: Business Insider named LiveIntent one of the hottest adtech companies of 2022. We know there are thousands of adtech platforms out there to choose from, each making its mark in a wildly competitive industry, and we worked hard to be included in this year’s top 12. Sitting at the intersection of marketing and advertising, LiveIntent has always helped publishers and advertisers think outside the box, and discover

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Looking Ahead: How Agility, Marketing & Compassion Will Impact Retail in 2023

RetailMinded

By Nicole Leinbach, Founder of Retail Minded. As we look ahead into 2023, there are many opportunities, challenges and experiences to anticipate in the New Year. It’s no secret that inflation and supply will continue to impact retailers and consumers alike, but what else can retail decision makers anticipate and more so, how can they best prepare for a productive and profitable year ahead?

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Visual Merchandising Techniques: A Guide For Retailers

Korona

Love at first sight doesn’t only apply to finding a soulmate. So many of our impressions of everyday things are generated by how they appear to us. In fact, 90 percent of the information transmitted to our brains is visual. So it’s no great mystery that visual merchandising is important for retail businesses. N onetheless, implementing effective visual merchandising techniques can be quite complex and demanding.

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JD takes first steps into the metaverse with ‘King of the Game’, allowing players to experience its Christmas arcade

365 Retail

Today, JD introduces their ‘King of the Game’ Crayta universe, built by Meta Creative Shop. The sportswear giant has captured the magic of their latest arcade-themed campaign in 3D, becoming the first-ever brand to globally launch a game for sneakerheads on the Facebook gaming platform. In the JD ‘ King of the Game’ campaign, we see 32 superstars, from sport, entertainment, and music culture, including Kano, KSI, Chunkz, Tobi Brown and Anthony Joshua, step into a magical neon-fuelled ar

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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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3 Keys To Efficient Retail Accounting 

RetailMinded

The retail business has been around since time immemorial and it has grown to be one of the most prominent industries in the world. Managing and accounting the finances of a retail business is not an easy job, but it has to be done efficiently to ensure the business can diligently track revenues and losses. . Efficiency in accounting cannot be achieved without the right people in place.

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Key Tips for Improving Customer Experience in Your Store Location

365 Retail

Times are tough for small businesses at the moment, and especially brick-and-mortar businesses. Still-rising overhead costs meet increased import costs to make profitability much harder – resulting in the closure of many businesses over the winter months. While these costs are out of the average business owner’s control, there are other things that remain well within their control – one of which being the customer experience.

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Massive winter storm threatens activities in final days before Christmas

RetailWire

A “pre-Christmas blizzard” is expected to play havoc with travel plans, shopping and holiday parties this Thursday across regions of the Central and Northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Forecasters are warning the public of possible “bomb cyclone conditions,” along with frigid temps and high winds. Rain and heavy winds will likely hamper activities in the Northeast as well on Friday.

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Top data sources for a data-driven marketing strategy

Funnel.io

For performance marketers and digital strategists, data is the key to success.

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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.