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Qualtrics’ $1.125B Acquisition Of Clarabridge Upends The Customer Feedback Management Market

Forrester eCommerce

Yesterday evening, Qualtrics announced that it’s acquiring Clarabridge in an all-stock deal worth $1.125 billion. This is a great move for Qualtrics. In one swoop, it has secured the best-in-class analytics capabilities that will define the future of voice-of-the-customer programs as firms decrease their reliance on surveys and focus instead on understanding customers based on […].

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Walmart, Apple Reimplement Mask Mandates After CDC Updates Guidance

Retail TouchPoints

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its mask guidance to recommend that all people wear a mask indoors in areas with “substantial and high transmission” of COVID-19. The change is just beginning to trickle down to retailers, with Apple and Walmart among the first to announce that they will require masks in-store. The renewed concerns stem from the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant and the large number of unvaccinated people in the country.

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7 Link Shortener Alternatives to Goo.gl

Kissmetrics

When you’re trying to drive traffic to your website and generate new leads, the goal is to make your content as attractive as possible. After all, with so much competition out there, it’s important you stand out from the crowd and grab someone’s attention right away, right? The answer’s yes! Just like you spend time and energy creating visually appealing content for users to enjoy, you shouldn’t forget the finer details: namely, your links.

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5 Tips for Singles’ Day Success

Retail TouchPoints

November might seem far away, but the fact is, brands and retailers in China have already been preparing for the world’s biggest shopping event — known interchangeably as Singles’ Day, Double 11 or 11.11 — for months. Last year, with the Chinese economy beginning to recover but travel still restricted, Alibaba extended the previously one-day event to 11 days.

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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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How will marketing evolve in the era of consent?

Omniconvert

We asked 21 experts to share their scenarios for this new era of consent we’re all about to enter. Discover how marketing will evolve. The post How will marketing evolve in the era of consent? appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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Walmart, Apple Reimplement Mask Mandates After CDC Updates Guidance

Retail TouchPoints

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its mask guidance to recommend that all people wear a mask indoors in areas with “substantial and high transmission” of COVID-19. The change is just beginning to trickle down to retailers, with Apple and Walmart among the first to announce that they will require masks in-store. The renewed concerns stem from the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant and the large number of unvaccinated people in the country.

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Cash prizes on offer with Doritos competition

TalkingRetail

PepsiCo is set to launch an on-pack competition for its Doritos Dippers brand. Kicking off on 9 August and running until 17 October, the competition will give shoppers the chance to win a grand prize of £20,000, as well as opportunities to win £200 every day. To enter, shoppers will need to buy a pack. This story continues at Cash prizes on offer with Doritos competition.

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Global Brands' US business files for bankruptcy

RetailDive

The apparel maker owes millions of dollars in royalty money to brand owners. In Ch. 11, the company aims to sell itself off piecemeal.

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HOW MUCH DOES AN ECOMMERCE WEBSITE COST?

Ecommerce Guru

What is the first inquiry which popped up in your mind when you decided to make an ecommerce website? Are you wondering about the website design or thinking about the market planning? None of this is essential. The most important thing is usually the cost of an ecommerce website. Do not worry. By reading this blog, you can get a clear idea about this.

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Klarna acquires platform that connects content creators, retailers

RetailDive

Apprl allows companies to create social shopping content and track campaign results as the payments company increases its marketing services.

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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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How is BlueWinston PPC tool used in Nordic agency Bluebird Media?

Blue Winston

We cooperate with agency Bluebird Media and we asked Senior Digital Strategist David Sundberg how the PPC tool is used in the agency. Hi David, can you explain to us more about your agency Bluebird Media? We are a performance agency focusing on traffic acquisition, analytics, data science and creative services. We are currently 46 specialists in three offices: Stockholm, Helsinki and Oslo.

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Despite Prime Day, Amazon Q2 misses as pandemic boost fades

RetailDive

The e-commerce giant is seeing big revenue boosts from services outside of its online or store-based product sales.

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Delivery driver shortage likely to continue, say suppliers and hauliers

TalkingRetail

The driver shortage is continuing to affect deliveries to stores, with dairy giant Arla the latest to report problems. The firm’s UK managing director, Ash Amirahmadi, said in a BBC interview that the shortage, which for them started in April, could mean a summer of disruption. The milk company’s warning came days after the baker. This story continues at Delivery driver shortage likely to continue, say suppliers and hauliers.

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Wegmans to take Manhattan

RetailWire

Wegmans will open its first store in Manhattan on the site of a former Kmart at Astor Place. The 82,000-square-foot store will open in 2023. Wegmans operates one other New York City location at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. That store opened in 2019.

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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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Mondel?z gears up for autumn with Halloween treats

TalkingRetail

Mondel?z International has unveiled the latest additions to its Halloween line-up. New for this year are Mini Oreo Spooky Bags (£2.50; 152g), larger packs filled with eight treatsize bags of Mini Oreos, which the company said are great for both trick-or-treating and Halloween parties. The launch joins returning Spooky Oreo Rollpacks (£1; 154g) which feature.

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Multifamily Marketing Ideas

PERQ

There are a lot of ways to approach multifamily marketing. From apartment advertising ideas, to outreach marketing ideas for apartments, to social media marketing, there’s a lot of content you can create to keep your multifamily property ahead of the competition and on top of rental prospects minds. DESIGNED FOR ENGAGEMENT. One of the best ways to increase traffic apartment community websites is to have an engaging website.

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Wales leads the UK in relaxing Covid self-isolation rules

TalkingRetail

Wales is set become the first country in the UK to relax Covid self-isolation requirements as it announced that from 7 August fully vaccinated adults with no symptoms may continue to work after they have been ‘pinged’. This means that shopworkers will have government approval for working provided they take two PCR tests on day. This story continues at Wales leads the UK in relaxing Covid self-isolation rules.

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Unified Residential Hired PERQ’s AI Leasing Assistant to Improve Lead-To-Tour and Reduced Operational Cost

PERQ

Unified Residential, like most multifamily companies, saw a dramatic increase in online leads while having limited onsite team members because of the pandemic. Dalia Kalgreen, Director of Marketing, knew she needed to find a solution that would increase their operational efficiency while still maintaining a personalized, high-touch experience for prospects.

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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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21 Best Products to Sell on Amazon

eCommerce CEO

If you sell products online, you should add Amazon selling to your must-do list. Amazon is a vital selling site that draws in an impressive customer base. In fact, 150.6 million mobile users accessed the Amazon app in September 2019. When you use a popular shopping site like Amazon, there is no limit to the … 21 Best Products to Sell on Amazon Read More ».

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Shopping center exec says traffic is back at pre-pandemic levels

RetailWire

Conor Flynn, CEO of Kimco Realty, said his company’s shopping centers are seeing customer counts on par with numbers prior to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The company, which operates about 400 grocery-anchored shopping centers in the U.S., has seen an increase in its occupancy rates as the domestic economy reopens.

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Your Ultimate Bandwidth Limiter

eCommerceFuel

You probably spend anywhere from 6 to 10 hours every day sitting in front of your computer screen, and your ability to use that machine well dictates not only how productive you are, but how well your business does. But how often do we really sit and think about how well our computer is set up, how well it’s optimized, and how efficient we are at using it?

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Target giving frontline workers a $200 bonus

RetailWire

Target announced that it will offer bonuses to eligible full- and part-time associates at its stores as well as staff that support its customer and employee contact centers. “Our team members continue to deliver each and every day for?our?guests?and one another,”?said?Melissa Kremer, Target’s chief human resources officer, in a statement. “Our culture, strategy and success would not be possible without our?

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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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Multifamily Marketing Ideas

PERQ

There are a lot of ways to approach multifamily marketing. From apartment advertising ideas, to outreach marketing ideas for apartments, to social media marketing, there’s a lot of content you can create to keep your multifamily property ahead of the competition and on top of rental prospects minds. DESIGNED FOR ENGAGEMENT. One of the best ways to increase traffic apartment community websites is to have an engaging website.

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Albertsons 1Q sales fall on tough pandemic-fueled comps

RetailWire

Albertsons’s first quarter same-store sales were down 10 percent as it went up against tough year-over-year comparative numbers related to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The grocery giant did report gains on a two-year comparative basis as store and online sales remained strong. Albertsons continues to expand services such as its Drive Up & Go curbside pickup program.

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Personalization across the customer journey: Breaking down data silos

Dynamic Yield

Personalization across the customer journey: Breaking down data silos Currently available on demand About the Talk: Join Dynamic Yield’s Channels Manager, Parker Block, Tealium’s Director of Partner Solutions, Josh Wolf, and Blue Moon Digital’s Senior Web Analytics Strategist, Jenna Masterson, for an analytics exploration into audience behavior and how to best use data to inform […].

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Restauranteur Danny Meyer requiring staff and dine-in customers to be vaccinated

RetailWire

Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality, which operates restaurants in New York and Washington, D.C., said all employees and dine-in customers will need to show proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter. Shake Shack, which is part of the company’s portfolio, has not yet set a policy regrind vaccines.

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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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4 Tips for Driving Digital Sales in Hyper-Dynamic Markets

Retail TouchPoints

Success in online sales has become a high-stakes game. On one hand, the volume of business transacted online continues to grow at a breakneck pace while it has been getting exponentially harder to connect with would-be customers. The statistics are staggering. According to recent Statista Market Outlook reports, the global transaction value of digital payments is as follows: 2020: $5.2 trillion 2021: $6.68 trillion by year end (forecast) From 2020 through 2025, transaction value will likely grow

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Warby Parker co-founder talks success in digital and physical worlds

RetailWire

Warby Parker co-founder Dave Gilboa says that succeeding online and in stores requires identifying and solving customer friction points while continuing to look for opportunities to innovate in line with changes in consumer behavior.

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SEO for eCommerce Retailers: The Complete 8-Step Guide

Korona

As marketing continues to move to the digital world, search engine optimization (SEO) strategies for businesses become more and more important. And it’s critical for just about every business type. It’s perhaps most important for eCommerce retailers. Online selling has exploded due to consumer demand. And the landscape is more competitive than ever.

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Kroger CEO talks grocer’s virtual Florida entry

RetailWire

Kroger is looking to reconnect with former customers who moved to Florida from states where the grocer has stores. It is doing that by opening a 375,000-square-foot automated fulfillment center that will deliver online orders to customers in the Sunshine State.

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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