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Low AIQ Threatens Employees, Customers, And Your AI Initiatives

Forrester eCommerce

The bright light of AIQ shines in this office. Image source. Low AIQ Undermines Your AI Ambitions If you’re like most leaders we speak with, you’re still figuring out generative AI and other AI solutions for employees. You’re also underestimating the amount of training and upskilling your employees need to productively use these tools.

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Is Shein Legit And Safe? Read This Before You Buy

My Wife Quit Her Job

Over the years, Shein has become the go-to online retailer for fashionable and affordable clothing. But is Shein legit and safe to shop from? What can you buy there and is Shein an ethical company? Shopping from Chinese stores like Shein comes with its own set of challenges, including delays in shipping, subpar customer support, and sometimes poor quality items.

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Intel Bets On AI Everywhere And Demand For Smaller, Targeted LLMs

Forrester eCommerce

Tech leaders are rethinking their strategic partnerships because silicon matters again. Whether your infrastructure is in the cloud, on-premises, or at the edge, or any combination thereof, the accelerators and specific features in your silicon can make an enormous difference to what you can do with AI and how quickly you can roll it out.

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Retailers Get Real with AI: Four AI-Powered Apps We’ll See this Year

Retail TouchPoints

We are past the point of conjecture about whether AI will upend the retail industry; it already has. In a recent study sponsored by Nvidia, 69% of retailers that used AI in 2023 reported that it increased revenues, and 72% said it reduced operating costs. With these kinds of results, it is no wonder 81% of retail leaders feel an urgent need to deploy AI this year, according to a Google report.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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Building A Zero Trust Roadmap: A Practical Guide

Forrester eCommerce

ZT strategies are often undermined by overly ambitious or haphazard implementation plans that ultimately become incomplete projects and end up stalling or getting scrapped. Successful zero trust implementations tackle fundamental organizational and technology problems before embarking on ambitious transformation projects.

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Inside Westfield Century City’s Infrastructure Supporting Experiential Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Now embarking on its 60 th year in business, Westfield Century City has become a beloved Los Angeles institution — one that has evolved alongside its broad demographic of Angelenos. It is this broad demographic, and its fast-evolving behaviors and expectations, that has inspired the team to invest more thoughtfully into events, experiential retail and activations that people love.

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Bark Ups the Ante in Petcare with Debut of Airline for Dogs

Retail TouchPoints

Omnichannel dog brand Bark has partnered with a jet charter company to launch Bark Air , an air travel experience designed “for dogs first and their human companions second.” Bark Air aims to take the white glove experience of a human’s first-class flight and redirect all that pampering to pooches — from booking and arrival to in-flight services and disembarkation, dogs will be the VIPs and treated to a “luxurious, curated experience.

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Shein has copyright infringement ‘baked into’ its business model: class action lawsuit

RetailDive

The complaint is the latest to claim the fast fashion company steals designs from independent artists.

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Walmart to Accelerate Health Center Growth in Texas with 18 New Sites this Year

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart will add 18 new Walmart Health Centers in Texas in 2024, joining the four sites operating now. The first three openings will be in Pearland, Sugar Land and Tomball, Texas. Each Walmart Health facility is approximately 5,400 square feet and is located beside a Walmart Supercenter. While specific services offered will vary by location, each site will offer same-day primary care, primary care, dental, behavioral health, labs, X-rays, community health and telehealth services.

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Rent the Runway turns to resale, advertising in renewed growth push

RetailDive

The apparel rental service beat expectations in Q4 and struck a note of confidence, saying its restructuring earlier this year wasn’t just about cuts.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Fanatics Unveils Plans for Multi-Sport Fan Event in NYC: ‘Sports Fans Deserve a Place to Gather’

Retail TouchPoints

Digital sports platform Fanatics is moving into the physical world in a big way with its first Fanatics Fest NYC , to be held at the Javits Center Aug. 16-18, 2024. In addition to appearances by sports legends like Peyton and Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, Hulk Hogan and WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu, the three -day event will include collectible-themed livestreams, a retail “superstore” selling a wide range of sports-themed merchandise and exclusive apparel collaborations with top brands and tradin

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Andy Jassy says Amazon will deepen investments in generative AI

RetailDive

Jassy described the tech as “the largest technology transformation since the cloud” or the internet, and said the company is “optimistic” it will be built on top of AWS.

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SEO Takeaways from SGE’s Partial Rollout

Practical eCommerce

How will Google's Search Generative Experience impact organic listings? The post SEO Takeaways from SGE’s Partial Rollout appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Athletic Brewing collaborates with Walker Hayes for new nonalcoholic beer

RetailDive

The country singer and brewing company partnered for the release of Fancy Like, named after Walker’s song of the same name.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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New Starbucks Drinkware Collection for Mother’s Day

RetailWire

Just ahead of Mother’s Day, Starbucks is rolling out a new assortment of drinkware, catering to various tastes with prism and floral designs.

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Qurate Retail Group promotes CFO to expanded role

RetailDive

Bill Wafford has taken on the additional position of chief administrative officer and will oversee the company’s transformation office.

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Pringles & Crocs Unveil Chip-Inspired Shoe Collection

RetailWire

Crocs, known for its quirky collaborations, has partnered with Pringles to introduce a lineup of footwear that doubles as snack storage.

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Aston Manor launches retailer competition

TalkingRetail

To recognise the return of 'Straight Outta Crumpton’ to screens this spring, Crumpton Oaks brand owner Aston Manor Cider is launching a retailer competition. The prize package will include a Crumpton Oaks branded chiller worth over £2,000, along with stock of the apple cider brand.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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TikTok’s Parent Company Sees 60% Revenue Growth in 2023, Exceeding Competitors

RetailWire

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, saw a 60% spike in revenue last year.

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Consumer spending boost predicted for second half of the year 

TalkingRetail

Grocery spending, up just 2.7%, recorded its slowest growth since September 2022, due to falling food price inflation, which reached its lowest level (5.0%) since January 2022, according to Barclays.

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Gen Z Faces Financial Anxiety Despite Strong Job Market

RetailWire

Gen Zers are facing financial anxiety despite entering one of the strongest job markets in U.S. history.

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Best Salon POS System For Salon Businesses

Korona

This blog post explores some of the best salon POS software. Read on to learn more. The best salon POS systems for businesses are.

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5 Steps to Omnichannel E-Commerce Success

Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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How Brands Can Keep Up With Retailer Requirements | Salsify

Salsify

Listing products with multiple retailers opens your business up to a wider pool of customers and increases visibility across your product range — all good things.

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Reimagining Retail Loyalty Programs for the Future

Wiser

In the fiercely competitive retail landscape, loyalty programs stand as a pivotal point of differentiation. The 2024 outlook underscores a strategic pivot toward crafting loyalty programs that not only incentivize but also personalize the shopping experience, drawing on trust and engagement as key drivers. Incorporating the latest feedback from Wiser customers, we delve deeper into the nuanced strategies retailers and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands are employing to align with current shopper tr

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FCC Requires New Internet ‘Nutrition Labels’

RetailWire

Broadband internet providers are unveiling new disclosures to align with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) latest regulations.

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Adapting to Change: How Technology Is Changing Retail Pricing Strategies

Wiser

Retailers employ a variety of pricing strategies to stay competitive, optimize profits, and meet customer expectations. These strategies are influenced by numerous factors, including market dynamics, customer behavior, and technological advancements. This discussion delves into different pricing strategies, their frequency of use, implementation challenges, and the role of technology in enhancing pricing optimization.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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Navigating Sustainability in Retail: Greenwashing, Regulations, and Data-Driven Strategy

Dynamic Action

Summary The fashion industry contributes significantly to sustainability challenges, with high carbon emissions and widespread greenwashing practices. Increased regulations are pushing retailers to adopt genuine sustainability practices, requiring tangible changes and transparency throughout the value chain. Retailers should invest in sustainable materials, enhance transparency, and utilize technology to substantiate sustainability claims and build consumer trust.

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Dike & Son reaches £100,000 donation milestone through MADL

TalkingRetail

Independent retailer Dike & Son has now donated over £100,000 to local community causes through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.

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Chipotle Tees Up Green Burrito Wrappers for Masters Week

RetailWire

Chipotle has announced a new promotional stunt for golf's biggest event, the Masters Tournament. In a move sure to thrill both golf fans and burrito enthusiasts alike, Chipotle is rolling out limited edition green-foil-wrapped burritos at one of its outlets in Augusta, Georgia, where the tournament is taking place.

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One Stop further expands fresh range

TalkingRetail

Last October, One Stop extended its fresh food offering with its first range reset in over two years. Five months on, the convenience retailer has expanded its range even further, bringing in another 39 products to their stores.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.