Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 5, 2020
Some people would call 2020 “biblical.” Fires raged across Australia for almost 80 days; a locust plague has ravaged East Africa; the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our way of living; social unrest and racial discord erupted in the United States and spread to other countries. And the year is not even over yet. When […].
BigCommerce
AUGUST 5, 2020
On behalf of BigCommerce, I am delighted to share an exciting milestone.
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Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 5, 2020
The future is here. As discussed in Forrester’s recent research on the future of banking, success for many banks will come from powering products and distributing through others’ marketplaces. And Google is now moving ahead with its plan to launch one of those marketplaces. Late last year, I blogged about Google’s move into banking and […].
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 5, 2020
Eye tracking is a common way for retailers to research buying behavior, but until recently eye trackers have been extremely limited in scope. They can only track eye movements on 2D surfaces such as videos and images. This is leaving retailers in the dark when it comes to truly understanding customers. Recently, the support of eye tracking by virtual reality (VR) headsets has made a new dimension accessible for data collection.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 5, 2020
Employees, are you sick of having to enter in a password every time you want to access task-critical information? Technology leaders, are you sick of employees going around your security policies and using unapproved devices and apps? This tension between employees and technology teams is not new, but the pandemic is forcing organizations to rethink […].
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 5, 2020
There is a real-time global awakening in the retail and restaurant sectors today. Retailers and restaurants are acting with urgency to rapidly transform their businesses, from supply chain updating to training their frontline employees and more. While there have been marked differences from country to country in the response to COVID-19, a common global experience for retailers and restaurants was that they were taxed to the limit of their supply chains’ capacity, then needed to quickly implemen
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 5, 2020
The three distribution centers (DCs) Home Depot will open over the next 18 months in Georgia are being designed and built to serve the different needs of in-store customers, online shoppers, do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers, professional contractors (Pros) and institutional or business customers. The 657,600-square-foot distribution center. set to open early next year in Locust Grove, GA, will focus on providing fast replenishment for stores in the Southeast.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 5, 2020
Late last year, in Forrester’s APAC predictions 2020 event, one of the predictions we made is “Leading brands will differentiate with ethical marketing to build long-term value.” Fast forward to the second half of the year, we see COVID-19 is accelerating the trend. Values-based consumers are on the rise, and they will vote with their […].
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 5, 2020
From August 14 through October 21, Walmart. will be hosting free drive-in movie theater experiences in parking lots to provide a contact-free, family-friendly diversion from the pandemic. The movies will be held around the country in a “tour” that will visit 160 Walmart locations. “We recognize the challenges our customers and their families have faced over the last few months and we wanted to create an experience where they could come together safely to create new memories,” said Janey Whitesid
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 5, 2020
Firms have been outsourcing systems, business processes, and data processing activities to third-party service providers (TSPs) for years, but they are only one category of relationships that introduce risk into the enterprise. Now, firms are more dependent than ever on the vast network of third-party relationships, from vendors and suppliers to digital marketing agencies and […].
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My Wife Quit Her Job
AUGUST 5, 2020
Today I’m thrilled to have Spencer Haws back on the show. Spencer runs the popular blog NichePursuits.com where he teaches others how to start niche online businesses. He’s also the creator of Long Tail Pro. He’s sold on Amazon FBA, created plugins, software, affiliate sites, you name it! In this episode, we talk about Spencer’s latest venture and how you can quickly improve your search rankings.
Forrester eCommerce
AUGUST 5, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic shifts both geographically and in intensity, changes in consumers’ behaviors present financial services companies with new problems and new opportunities. The near-term impact will change the ways these companies interact with their customers, manage their employees, and respond to the market environment.
ecomdash
AUGUST 5, 2020
Amazon Prime Day has been postponed, Shopify is teaming up with Paypal to offer a new payment, plus other ecommerce news. The post Ecommerce Lately July 2020 appeared first on Ecomdash.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 5, 2020
More than 60% of UK small businesses believe that the pandemic has increased support and awareness of the sector, new research reveals. The research from Small Business Britain and BT Skills For Tomorrow – which polled more than 1,000 firms in Small Business Britain’s community – found that the pandemic has highlighted and reinforced the.
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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.
ecomdash
AUGUST 5, 2020
Our product development team continues to update the user interface to make it more user friendly. Check it out here. The post Ecomdash July 2020 Product Updates appeared first on Ecomdash.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 5, 2020
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has bolstered its management team after experiencing considerable growth during lockdown. Experienced retail professional Elaine Feeney joins the company as regional development manager covering the west and south of Scotland after 17 years with Sainsbury’s where she was a retail commercial support manager. In addition, Les Harvison comes to Filshill to.
RetailDive
AUGUST 5, 2020
The pandemic has shifted consumer behavior and buying patterns, but it hasn't deterred the retailer from its plan to invest in its distribution network.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 5, 2020
Wessex Retail has bought Boscaswell Stores in the village of Pendeen in Penzance, Cornwall, for an undisclosed sum. The double-fronted, Costcutter-branded, store serves numerous campsites, self-catering apartments, and holiday cottages in the immediate area. The business was previously owned by Oliver and Julie Hutchinson who decided to sell the business so that they could concentrate.
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RetailDive
AUGUST 5, 2020
As e-commerce became competitive, digitally native brands opened stores. But the pandemic forced some to pause plans and seek alternatives.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 5, 2020
Blakemore Retail Spar stores across England and Wales have raised £25,000 for the NSPCC with a ‘Dress Up or Dress Down’ fundraising weekend. The non-uniform event saw colleagues showcasing a wide range of outfits, organise raffles for customers, and decorate their stores with flags, balloons, and inflatables. Blakemore Retail operations director, Chris Bacon, said: “The.
FastSpring
AUGUST 5, 2020
We are thrilled to announce that G2 has recognized FastSpring as a High Performer in the Summer 2020 Grid® Report for Ecommerce Platforms—again! We have created a report that highlights some of the amazing things real FastSpring users shared about their experience. Highlights from the G2 Report. Along with a high overall satisfaction rating, some additional highlights from the report include: Our users on average go live five times faster than other ecommerce platforms.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 5, 2020
Funkin Cocktails has launched its first national TV campaign for Funkin Nitro Cocktails, as the demand for cocktails at home booms. The campaign, which starts this week across Sky and Sky Advance TV, will run until the end of August and is expected to reach more than six million target consumers aged 25-44-year-olds. The ads.
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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.
RetailDive
AUGUST 5, 2020
The pandemic drove online buying and home office setups, which gave the e-retailer a big boost. But the costs of its business model remain high.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 5, 2020
Spar and Eurospar stores in Northern Ireland are helping charity partners Marie Curie and Cancer Fund for Children launch their first official fundraising campaign since lockdown. The charities’ first official fundraising event in five months will take place throughout August with Spar and Eurospar and their Pick Me Up Picnic initiative. The event encourages friends and.
RetailDive
AUGUST 5, 2020
RTW Retailwinds, which has struggled amid declining apparel sales, found a buyer in clothing company Sunrise Brands.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 5, 2020
One-O-One Convenience Stores in Scotland has selected Appy Shop to be its online shopping platform and partner. Appy Shop will provide One-O-One with an integrated e-commerce solution enabling the retailer to offer its customers an online shopping platform for delivery and click-and-collect services. The partnership comes at a pivotal time for One-O-One, who recently teamed.
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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
AUGUST 5, 2020
e.fundamentals, the digital shelf analytics provider, has revealed the results of a comprehensive and exclusive new survey in partnership with YouGov. Commissioned to uncover how the coronavirus outbreak has changed the way shoppers purchase grocery products, the e.fundamentals / YouGov UK Shopper Insights Report 2020 was designed to find quantifiable evidence to explain widely observed consumer shopping trends in the British grocery market. .
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 5, 2020
WH Smiths has unveiled plans to restructure its UK store operations, which could result in the loss of around 1,500 jobs. In a trading statement, the group said its revenue was down 57% in July compared with the same month last year and it now expects to deliver a pre-tax loss of between £70m and £75m.
Retail Technology Review
AUGUST 5, 2020
The Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) is a rapidly evolving technology. In just a few decades, industrial robots have become commonplace in factory settings across the world, and they only continue to gain popularity for their productivity and profitability.
TalkingRetail
AUGUST 5, 2020
Poundland is to introduce chilled and frozen food at another 19 stores as part of its transformation programme. The stores will get the new ranges during August, with up to five stores being converted every week this month. Another eight will follow in September, taking the total to 60 since the first store was converted.
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