Fri.Dec 10, 2021

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2021 In Review: A Recap Of The Shifts That Every Sales Leader Should Know About

Forrester eCommerce

2021 brought monumental shifts to the B2B sales world. Throughout the year, Forrester’s B2B Sales Executives service published key research on how sales leaders should address these changes, and we’ve highlighted that research below. B2B Buying Is Changing, And Sales Needs To Quickly Adapt Many changes in B2B selling are a result of shifts in […].

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Shopping Center Outlook: Why Open Air, Mixed Use and Tech-First Locations Are Hot

Retail TouchPoints

The pandemic has been a challenging time for shopping centers, and even as vaccination rates climb and shoppers return to old habits, retailers are finding that many of their shopping preferences have permanently shifted. As the new year approaches, retailers need to think about what their expansion plans will look like and how their stores can best serve customers.

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B2B Marketers: It’s Time To Ditch Sourcing Metrics

Forrester eCommerce

Marketing sourcing metrics aren't meeting the needs of B2B marketing organizations and continue to fall out of favor. Here's why to ditch them and move on to something better.

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How Legacy Beauty Brands are Losing a Big Slice of the $500 Billion Pie to Small Brands — and How They can get it Back

Retail TouchPoints

This is not your parents’ beauty industry. Transformed by both the steady wave of ecommerce and the sudden shock of the pandemic — two forces that chipped away at brick-and-mortar’s dominance in the space — sales of beauty products are moving away from storefronts to websites. In fact, by 2023, online sales are projected to make up nearly half of all sales in the industry.

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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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Take The Confusion Out Of Data Mesh

Forrester eCommerce

Confused by data mesh? You’re not alone. While the domain-centric and data-governance-by-design principles feel simple and intuitive, the big question is, “How do you execute on data mesh?” OK, breathe. Data mesh principles are not new. Organizations already model data, stand up data warehouses, master their data, and ensure data quality. Data governance artifacts to […].

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BigCommerce Support: How To Optimize Your Store

Groove

So, your eCommerce store runs on BigCommerce , a SaaS eCommerce platform used by over 60,000 merchants and 2,000+ mid-market businesses. First of all, great choice! In our 14+ years as a full-service eCommerce agency, Groove Commerce has been an advocate for BigCommerce. We’ve found the platform to be ideal for growing brands looking to consolidate technical resources with SaaS.

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The Right Tools to Create Successful Social Media Videos That Convert for Ecommerce

BigCommerce

People depend on social platforms to connect with friends, watch videos, make online purchases, and more.

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How to Avoid Delivery Delays During the Holiday Season

lateshipment

The world of eCommerce experienced a new phenomenon caused by COVID-19. The holiday season further adds more challenges to it in the form of sudden increase in online orders, shortage of in-stock items, and delivery delays. Shipping carriers such as UPS and FedEx, have learned from experience and are preparing for the increased load. But they aren’t the only ones who should be taking measures to prevent delivery delays.

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Lululemon's sales and profits surge despite freight costs

RetailDive

The athleisure brand's recent tech acquisition, Mirror, is becoming a "distraction." But the retailer's core business is stretching its muscles.

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Inside Elastic Path with Danny Beshears

GetElastic

Danny Beshears is a Senior Business Development Manager and joined Elastic Path eight months ago. He is from Dallas, Texas, but was originally born and raised in the bay area of California. During his free time, Danny likes to play golf, cards, and he enjoys traveling. He also enjoys spending time with his kids and dog. Learn more about Danny and his role on our team!

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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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Chewy delivers 24% sales growth as demand remains strong

RetailDive

But industry-wide challenges like increased freight costs and inflation put pressure on the online pet retailer's gross margin in the third quarter.

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How to Transfer Domain to Shopify: 4 Easy Steps

eCommerce CEO

If you’re ready to open your Shopify store, you don’t want to use the generic Shopify domain. You can buy a domain from Shopify to. Read more.

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Survey: 94% of consumers expect to be notified about holiday shipping delays

RetailDive

Additionally, 77% of shoppers worry they will have issues purchasing gifts online this year, according to a report by Intercom.

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Patagonia’s CEO is intent on saving the planet

RetailWire

Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert has said that there is “a special place in hell” for companies that are not actively seeking to turn back climate change. “Our biggest contribution has not been the money we’ve given away. It’s not individual issues that we’ve advocated for. It’s not scaling grass-roots environmental activism through different levels of support,” he said. “It’s operating from the bowels of business and proving that businesses can exist to do more than maximize the wea

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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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Walmart adds science-based targets to supply chain financing option

RetailDive

The program aims to help the retailer's private brand suppliers, particularly smaller and mid-size ones, make their operations more sustainable.

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How To Find a Good Business Location

Korona

If you’re considering starting a quick-service restaurant , retail business , or any type of business activity, scouting out the right business location should be on your priority list. A business location should not be chosen on a whim, because even if the product you want to offer is top-notch, it must be tailored to the needs of the population where your business is located. .

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The hottest product this holiday season may be gift cards: report

RetailDive

A study by Square attributes an uptick in gift card sales to supply chain problems that threaten to prevent items from arriving on time.

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Lululemon slashes forecast for its Mirror business

RetailWire

Lululemon acquired Mirror, the tech fitness brand, in 2020 for $500 million as consumers were looking to move their workouts to their homes from gyms in response to the health dangers caused by COVID-19. Now, however, more consumers are going back to gyms and there are a growing list of competitors going after the same market as Mirror. Lululemon has just slashed its annual sales outlook for Mirror to between $125 million and $130 million.

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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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The Weekly Closeout: J.C. Penney partners with Sports Illustrated, and Pacsun introduces gender-neutral fragrance

RetailDive

An apparel collection from the department store and magazine will drop early next year, while Pacsun for All expands on the retailer's recent offerings.

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Inflation reaches highest level since 1982

RetailWire

The U.S. inflation rate in November was 6.8 percent, the highest monthly number since 1982. Rising costs have forced a wide number of retailers to increase prices. Dollar Tree, for example, has upped its top price point from $1 to $1.25.

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Citing store theft, 20 major retail CEOs call for Congress to pass marketplace transparency legislation

RetailDive

Millions of dollars worth of stolen goods are being sold online by hard-to-identify third-party sellers, according to the Buy Safe America Coalition.

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Jewel-Osco opens its first micro-fulfillment center

RetailWire

Jewel-Osco has opened a micro-fullfilment center in a suburb outside of Chicago to expedite online grocery deliveries to customers within 20 miles of the warehouse. “This MFC [micro-fulfillment center] carries approximately 6,500 items, which will cover about 60 percent of what you’d normally see in an online order,” said Mike Withers, president of Jewel-Osco.

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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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What Order Management Jobs Are There?

Fabric Blog

Jobs in order management facilitate the order management process of moving goods from one place to another quickly and accurately. Some of the most important aspects include removing obstacles and communicating effectively with other team members.

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Tyson to employ robotic meat cutters at its plants

RetailWire

Tyson Foods will spend about $1.3 billion to automate parts of its production lines over the next three years. “Its very simple approach here is to take away the more difficult, higher turnover jobs,” said CEO Donnie King, who added that workers displaced by robots will be moved into other roles.

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How to Optimize Your Anchor Text Strategy For SEO

Kissmetrics

The early days of SEO were like the Wild, Wild West. Blackhat SEO experts were doing everything imaginable to rank their sites on Google. That included keyword stuffing and creating spammy backlinks on a regular basis. Admittedly, for a time, it totally worked. These days, Google’s SERP Algorithm has really cracked down on content quality – and those older SEO hacks have long crumbled to dust.

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Rent the Runway CEO sees a path to profitability

RetailWire

Rent the Runway CEO Jenn Hyman thinks her company’s “capital-light” approach will help keep costs and eventually move the company from the red to the black. “The unit economics of our business are strong,” said Ms. Hyman. “We’re seeing incredible resiliency in the model. And I think the tailwinds that have built our business — which is really the focus on making more environmentally conscious choices, less focus on ownership and more on spending your money on experiences and ac

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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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How to maximize the sales in this holiday season and beyond

Omniconvert

One thing to keep in mind is that not all customers are created equally. One single ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) generates a margin of as much as 376 low-value customers. So it’s not fair nor smart to treat everyone the same and to focus on the wrong customers, right? Because now the customer acquisition cost […]. The post How to maximize the sales in this holiday season and beyond appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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Lowe’s CEO says lack of Black top execs is a ‘missed opportunity’

RetailWire

Marvin Ellison is one of only three Black execs leading Fortune 500 companies. “I think it screams missed opportunity,” he said. “I don’t believe I am one of the three most talented Black executives in America. There are plenty of uniquely talented individuals out there that simply need an opportunity to demonstrate their leadership ability and their ability to make a contribution to their company or to their industry.

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Amazon undercuts Barnes & Noble’s prices on bn.com

RetailWire

Barnes & Noble is allowing Amazon.com to place pop-up ads on its site that promote a lower price than what it is charging for the same titles. What’s up with that?

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