Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2023
Instacart will expand its delivery capabilities beyond the consumer space with the launch of Instacart Business, a B2B service aimed at helping small businesses. Instacart Business will connect business owners with retailers representing 1,100 national, regional and local retail banners with a combined 80,000 stores across more than 14,000 cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 1, 2023
I looked at the Budget 2023 that India’s Finance Minister presented on Feb 1st 2023. On that day, India’s Prime Minister tweeted, “This year’s Budget infuses new energy to India’s development trajectory”. I find that he was not far off the mark.
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Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2023
Two new entrants into the world of resale, Carhartt and Hanna Andersson , serve very different consumer segments, but both are highlighting the same brand attribute with their resale programs — their products’ durability. Premium workwear brand Carhartt has partnered with Trove to launch its resale program, Carhartt Reworked , which the brand said expands on its “legacy of building durable gear with the highest quality materials.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 1, 2023
In today’s Zero Trust (ZT) world, organizations have been heavily focused on Zero Trust edge identity solutions. In some cases, however, they’ve neglected visibility across all the connections, endpoints, and applications in the enterprise.
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.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2023
Nordstrom will work with The Folklore Group to better identify and engage with fashion and lifestyle brands founded by Black, Latinx, Asian and other people of color as well as those located in emerging markets. The retailer also will invite brand partners to join The Folklore Connect, which provides software for diverse and sustainable brands to manage and scale their wholesale businesses and serves as a marketplace for retailers to buy from historically marginalized brands.
Digital Doughnut
MARCH 1, 2023
Social media is an effective tool for B2B marketers. It also helps buyers easily discover and establish communication with vendors. Also, to succeed in social media marketing, you should implement effective marketing strategies. Let’s discuss such strategies in detail.
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RetailDive
MARCH 1, 2023
The e-commerce giant canceled, closed or delayed 99 facilities in its U.S. fulfillment network, according to a firm tracking the company. Amazon disputed its findings.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2023
New supplier guidelines issued by REI will require its cookware suppliers to remove environmentally harmful long-chain PFASs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from their products by fall 2024. The outdoor gear retailer also imposed the same deadline for textile products covered under a California law that takes effect in early 2025, and it will require PSAF-free products from all its textile suppliers by fall 2026.
Digital Doughnut
MARCH 1, 2023
Following Google’s announcement that Optimize and Optimize 360 will reach its end of life in September 2023, you may be wondering what this means for Google users running conversion rate optimisation (CRO) and experimentation programmes? Here we’ve outlined what the news means and why it’s more important than ever for ambitious brands to focus on experimentation.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2023
If a consumer has a $5 bill burning a hole in their pocket, will they spend it on a candy bar for an afternoon sugar rush, or the opportunity to be a part of a bigger game like the lottery? Although spontaneous purchases may in part be motivated by having spare cash on hand, digital branding campaigns can have a significant influence over those split-second decisions.
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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.
Omnisend
MARCH 1, 2023
Reading Time: 7 minutes Do you want to learn how to create the best upsell email subject lines? If so, you’re in the right place! Email marketing is a great way to connect with your audience, nurture leads, and convert subscribers into loyal customers. This strategy is so effective because virtually everyone has at least one email account. Furthermore, research shows that 99% of users check their email at least once a day.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2023
Athletic-inspired fashion retailer Hibbett is adding Happy Returns Return Bars to its more than 1,100 Hibbett and City Gear stores across the U.S., allowing online shoppers to quickly return items from hundreds of retailers without the need for boxes or labels. Hibbett hopes that accepting returns from other retailers in its stores will increase foot traffic and help to introduce its brand to new customers, something that similar programs have done for other retailers.
RetailDive
MARCH 1, 2023
The home improvement retailer is more vulnerable to pullbacks in consumer spending because of its position among DIY customers.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2023
Qurate Retail Group , parent company of brands including QVC, HSN and Zulily , has hired Bill Wafford as its new CFO, effective March 20, 2023. Wafford, who will report to Qurate Retail President and CEO David Rawlinson II, replaces James Hathaway, who has served as interim CFO since August 2022. Hathaway will become CFO of QVC U.S., the company’s largest business unit.
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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.
RetailWire
MARCH 1, 2023
Instacart reported that its revenues jumped more than 50 percent in the fourth quarter, and its profit margins rose more than 80 percent. The delivery service is reportedly closer to filing an initial public offering of its stock.
RetailDive
MARCH 1, 2023
Manufacturers’ and retailers’ efforts to improve store-branded offerings are paying off, as shoppers make price their most important consideration, the data from Attest shows.
Profitero
MARCH 1, 2023
We all know what it's like to be overwhelmed by information. Just look at your email inbox after a week of being on vacation. It’s not fun and there’s a cost (both personally and professionally) to trying to sort through all those emails you get to find what’s truly valuable and actionable.
RetailDive
MARCH 1, 2023
Under a new CEO, the struggling department store also aims to expand e-commerce, modernize stores and right-size inventory while cutting costs.
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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.
RetailWire
MARCH 1, 2023
Since 2019, at least 75 communities have voted against allowing dollar stores to open. The towns represent a small but growing trend. The number of communities that rejected dollar stores between 2015 and 2018 was 25.
RetailDive
MARCH 1, 2023
The top executive at the luxury off-pricer’s brick-and-mortar counterpart has replaced Paige Thomas, who left to pursue other opportunities.
RetailWire
MARCH 1, 2023
Target plans to launch or expand more than ten private brands, with most items priced between $3 and $15. The chain said it had seen a significant shift away from higher price discretionary items as consumers focus on everyday staples.
RetailDive
MARCH 1, 2023
The DTC company, which is facing a lawsuit that alleges problems with its products, expects net sales to fall 15% for the year.
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.
Retalon
MARCH 1, 2023
Consumer demand is shifting in 2023, impacted by a myriad of forces (including trends, technology, the economy, and even politics). The post 4 Strategies to Prepare for Demand Shifts and Grow Resilience in a Recession appeared first on Retalon.
RetailDive
MARCH 1, 2023
Artist and entrepreneur Rihanna, who also founded Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, first started working with the athletics brand in 2015.
RetailWire
MARCH 1, 2023
The “KFC Double Down” returns to the chicken chain’s menus after a nearly 10-year absence. The breadless sandwich includes two cheese slices, bacon and mayonnaise or spice sauce between two fried chick filets. The item is being launched for a limited time beginning March 6.
RetailDive
MARCH 1, 2023
The company says its focus this year will include cleaning up stores and keeping the shelves full.
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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.
RetailWire
MARCH 1, 2023
The Conference Board said the consumer confidence index fell to 102.9 in February from 106 the month before. Ataman Ozyildirim, senior director of economics at the Conference Board, said the most significant decline was among 35- to 54-year-olds with an annual income of at least $35,000.
PERQ
MARCH 1, 2023
New capabilities being delivered to JDR Consulting customers; enabling inbound marketing success Indianapolis, IN — Today PERQ and JDR Consulting (JDR) announced the launch of their new partnership, bringing multifamily’s online standalone marketing automation platform for automating and personalizing the renter’s journey directly to JDR’s clients.
RetailWire
MARCH 1, 2023
Sam’s Club plans to open a $142 million fulfillment center in Georgia’s Douglas County. The facility is expected to serve customers in Georgia and across the Southeast. “This investment is critical to deliver to our members with speed and provide an overall great experience,” said Joseph Godsey, chief supply chain officer for Sam’s Club.
PERQ
MARCH 1, 2023
For many renters, finding a new rental unit feels a bit like stepping back in time. For leasing agents, the experience isn’t much better. Here’s what we mean: Chances are you’ve leaned on interactive automations at least a dozen times today to navigate your work routine, place an order, get personalized recommendations or forecasts — perhaps all of the above before you even had your morning coffee.
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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.
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