Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Target is adding Starbucks options to its Drive Up curbside service at 240 stores in California, Delaware, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and West Virginia. Shoppers can place orders and have their food and beverages delivered to them alongside their other items. . Starbucks orders can be placed after the Target customer receives confirmation that their standard order is ready.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In 2023, marketers plan to spend more on paid and organic search despite data deprecation and economic headwinds. According to Forrester’s Q3 B2C Marketing CMO Pulse Survey, 82% of CMOs plan to increase paid search budgets and 74% plan to increase SEO budgets in 2023. As search budgets grow, the medium is changing radically. The […].

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Photo courtesy of Bruce Gilbert, AP Images for Lowe’s. Photo courtesy of Bruce Gilbert, AP Images for Lowe’s. Photo courtesy of Bruce Gilbert, AP Images for Lowe’s. Photo courtesy of Bruce Gilbert, AP Images for Lowe’s. In the spirit of giving, and to fine-tune some of its brand messaging, Lowe’s is partnering with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to create a home away from home with their Holiday Home Layover experience, specifically for travelers whose holiday travel plans

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Incorporate inclusive design this holiday season by prioritizing digital accessibility, using inclusive language, and showing that you care.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Two of the biggest names of the holiday season — Macy’s , producer of the iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade, and toy maker Mattel — are doubling down on the world of Web3 this season with the debut of new virtual activations. The 96 th edition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade can be experienced in the metaverse this year, and fans will have the chance to vote on which of five NFT projects will be turned into a real-world balloon for the 97 th edition of the parade in 2023.

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Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Naming products is no easy task. You’ve got your product and a whiteboard full of random phrases and ideas being tossed around. Some names sound ok, maybe a few seem like a good fit, but no one on your team can agree on a winner. So how do you choose the right name for your product? Here’s where keyword research comes into play! By understanding what people are searching for, you can optimize your product name to better meet their needs.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Online ordering spiked during the pandemic — and so did the waste it creates. As Cyber Monday approaches, startups are developing ways to offer an alternative.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

While shoppers might be strapped for cash given a 9.1% rise in consumer prices, it doesn’t mean they’re willing to give up a premium customer experience. Although product and pricing remain key to acquiring customers in the retail space, it’s the top-notch, memorable experience a brand delivers that makes them stay. Personalization along with convenience is at the forefront of customers’ minds, and conversational commerce integrates this into every step of the sales funnel.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

But U.S. District Judge Diane Gujarati declined to reinstate a worker fired following his activism at a now-unionized Staten Island facility.

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Omnisend

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Reading Time: 10 minutes. Welcome emails have the second-highest conversion rate of 2.86% , after order confirmation emails with 3.22%. Clearly, these emails present an excellent opportunity for marketers to get their subscribers to take the desired action. And welcome email subject lines are partly responsible for determining whether a person would even open your email.

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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.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Discounting is up, inventory is down and consumers are waiting to purchase gifts — it’s beginning to look a lot like pre-pandemic holidays at the retailer.

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Ecommerce Guru

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Purva Aggarwal is the founder of Good Good Piggy who was seen on the popular TV show Shark Tank India. She is the first female solopreneur in India and the third in the world to launch a firm in the ‘children’s online banking & wallet’ market. Purva is also the India Ambassador for Women in Tech, an international non-profit dedicated to advocating for gender diversity in the technology sector.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Simons launched his influential brand in 1995 after earning a degree in industrial design.

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Liveintent

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

You know the old saying: With great data comes great responsibility. (Ok, we changed it a little, but the point still stands.). Publishers and media brands now have an overwhelming amount of data sources to pull from. And that means they need to be smarter than ever about how to use and activate that data. As a 2022 study from Matillon found, data volumes are growing by over 60% per month across organizations.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The brand wants to open more locations in New York and Los Angeles as part of its offline expansion plan.

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MagentoBrain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As we all know Magento 2.4. Has Been Officially Released by adobe commerce. Today, In this short tutorial I will describe how you can perform a Magento 2-3 to 2-4 Upgrade Service in easy steps. so let’s check all the steps carefully and keep your store updated. How to Upgrade Magento 2.3 to 2.4. Prepare the Site for Upgrade. Ensure that the server supports PHP 7.4.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

To start, the two will open four stores in California and Florida for ThirdLove, Sugarfina and others.

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MagentoBrain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Choosing the best Magento 2 Migration Service is critical. This decision has the potential to make or break your eCommerce journey! Magento 2 is a fantastic platform that provides a plethora of features and services to its users. The proper application of this powerful tool can result in visible growth for your eCommerce websites. As a result, selecting the best Magento 2 Migration Service for online stores is critical!

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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.

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RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Whether you’re a company that staffs employees or a self-employed individual, you need to know how much you made each year, calculate your taxes, and reduce the risk of legal errors. While you could use pay stubs to advertise your startup to potential employees or customers , it can also make you legally compliant in states that require it. For example, Utah requires employers to provide employees with access to a pay stub, either electronically or physically.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

TikTok is looking to add nearly 1,000 engineers at its Mountain View, CA, office at a time when other major tech companies are laying off workers. “We have always been more cautious in terms of recruitment,” said TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. “At this stage of our growth, I think that our pace, our cadence, of hiring is just right for us.

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IntelligenceNode

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Today’s eCommerce landscape, at the cusp of inflation, is studded with price-sensitive shoppers. During the 2021 holiday season, for example, 46% of customers shopped exclusively online, citing their top reason. The post How Dynamic Pricing can Boost Your Retail Profitability in 2 Steps appeared first on Blog.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Many people find self-checkouts annoying. For those who are blind or confined to a wheelchair it can be close to impossible to use the devices. That reality hasn’t changed how self-checkouts are designed. A federal judge in a case brought against Walmart ruled that, in order to be in compliance with access provisions in the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is sufficient for retailers to make associates available to help the disabled.

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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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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Following the success of the footwear recommerce business, the running brand is adding tops, pants, running tights, jackets and other apparel items.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Seventy percent of consumers plan to reduce their purchases, trade down to a cheaper brand or both to make their Thanksgiving meals, according to an Ipsos survey. “Inflation is sort of a fancy term for people having to pay more for the same amount of stuff and I think that’s the reality that consumers are trying to grapple with,” said Chris Jackson, senior vice president at Ipsos. “What we’re seeing is consumers trying to make adjustments where they can to account for all the p

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Digital Doughnut

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

We live in the mcommerce era. So why does it still feel as if the power is in the hands of consumers, not brands?

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Dollar Tree now expects its full-year profits to be near the lower end of its previous forecast as the chain’s margins come under pressure due to rising costs. The retailer raised its sales forecast as it sees continued demand for the low-priced goods that it sells.

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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.

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AcquireConvert

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

What is ecommerce fundraising? Ecommerce fundraising is the process by which an online merchant secures the funds required to launch and/or grow an ecommerce business. Like most things, this process has evolved with technology. While traditional brick-and-mortar stores may have relied heavily on a bank loan or secured investors through traditional offline channels, ecommerce stores have more fundraising options available to them.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

American Eagle Outfitters’ third-quarter same-store sales were down four percent and its profits fell 46.5 percent as it sought to clear out excess inventory heading into the holiday season. “Our inventory is in good shape, up 8 percent to last year, with progress continuing into the fourth quarter. We are staying disciplined and focused on improving profitability and cash flow, while maintaining a healthy balance sheet,” said Jay Schottenstein, AEO CEO.

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Salsify

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

While James Edgar might not be a household name today, his efforts played a major role in ensuring a certain white-bearded, jolly fellow became one. Edgar was a nineteenth-century Scottish immigrant who ran a successful dry goods store in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a penchant for innovative marketing spectacles — at least by the standards of his time.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Best Buy reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.38, well ahead of the $1.03 expected by analysts. The consumer electronics giant saw demand for high ticket items in computing and home theater decline as consumers focused their purchasing on essentials. “Across consumers we can also see that savings are being drawn down and credit usage is going up,” said CEO Corie Barry.

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