Kissmetrics

JUNE 18, 2021

LinkedIn is a perennially underrated social media platform. It’s not always easy to quantify how effective you are on the platform though. Enter LinkedIn’s Social Selling Index. This handy metric tells you exactly how effective you are as a social seller while highlighting how you can improve. In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know about the tool, how to use it properly, and how to improve your score.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 18, 2021

Over the course of the pandemic, brands and retailers felt the pressure to level-up their digital experiences. With stores closed and consumers craving more context around the size, style, color and scale of products, many brands turned to augmented reality and 3D imaging technology to help shoppers make buying decisions with greater assurance. The brands that do embrace this technology are reaping the benefits.

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Omnisend

JUNE 18, 2021

Reading Time: 11 minutes. Apple recently released new details about their upcoming iOS 15, iPadOS, and macOS updates coming this fall. With these, the impact on email marketers will be significant. Coming with the update is the Mail Privacy Protection feature for their mail app. This feature will require users to choose whether they would like to protect their inbox privacy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 18, 2021

As the British high street dwindles to a handful of household names, discount retailers and independent businesses, the pressure is on to revive the high street and shop local — or risk the collapse of local retail hubs. As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease, otherwise tipping businesses to the edge, we question the fate of the UK high street and whether there is hope for it to be revitalised.

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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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GetElastic

JUNE 18, 2021

June is Pride month globally and we asked our employees what Pride meant to them. Pride is a time to recognise how far we have come in the fight for equal rights, and how far we have left to go. It's when our community comes together to celebrate every victory and grieve everyone that we have lost to hate and violence. Pride means inclusivity and expression.

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TalkingRetail

JUNE 18, 2021

Asian foods brand Tiger Tiger has launched three quick-cook noodle meals “inspired by the evocative flavours of Asian street food”. The Asian Street Meals range consists of Singapore-style Chilli Chicken, Japanese-style Teriyaki and Hong Kong-style Sesame Chicken flavours, each retailing at £1.69 per pack. Each pack contains one portion of soft noodles with seasoning oil, This story continues at Tiger Tiger inspired by street food to launch noodle meals.

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TalkingRetail

JUNE 18, 2021

Gin brand Sipsmith is launching a campaign to celebrate its one year anniversary as the Official Gin Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon. The campaign consists of an advert running across TV and video-on-demand platforms from 21 June, supported by social media assets. This story continues at Sipsmith campaign celebrates Wimbledon partnership. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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RetailDive

JUNE 18, 2021

Chuter's Pull Up for Change has demanded that corporate America in general and beauty companies in particular do right by Black brands and entrepreneurs.

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TalkingRetail

JUNE 18, 2021

A Nisa operator has launched its third store in just 30 days as it pushes to achieve a 20-strong estate by the end of the year. Amacor Capital has completed the purchase of a store in Newton-le-Willows, St Helens, Merseyside, and has just opened its doors to shoppers – just a week after it ceased. This story continues at Nisa operator marches forward with third new store in just 30 days.

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RetailDive

JUNE 18, 2021

With the help of meteorologist Stephanie Abrams, the Amazon-owned grocer will give away prizes if consumers' plans are spoiled by rain.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 18, 2021

Published June 18, 2021. The question on the minds of brand marketers everywhere today is: How do I tell our brand’s story in a memorable way? At its core, branded content is storytelling. Done well, branded content taps into users’ emotions, encourages brand affinity, and builds trust. Branded content appears across the digital ecosystem but most obviously on social media like Facebook and Instagram posts, Instagram Stories and Reels, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, blogs – anywhere your custo

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RetailDive

JUNE 18, 2021

The retailer tested hundreds of deliveries of COVID-19 test kits last year. Now it's seeking drone delivery at scale.

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TalkingRetail

JUNE 18, 2021

Steve Irons has been appointed to the new role of wholesale & new channels director by Scottish wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang. He will lead the development and growth of CJ Lang’s presence in the wholesale and food services markets. Irons, who has more than 26 years of experience in the wholesale, food service, This story continues at Irons joins CJ Lang to drive wholesale and food service push.

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365 Retail

JUNE 18, 2021

Starbucks slumped to a £41 million loss in the UK in the past year as the Covid-19 pandemic took its toll on the coffee shop chain. The company published its latest results with Companies House, which showed revenues in the year to September 2020 fell £243 million, down 32.7% due to the heavy restrictions imposed during much of the year. Starbucks slumped to a heavy loss due to Covid (Philip Toscano/PA).

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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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TalkingRetail

JUNE 18, 2021

A strong showing from Booker helped Tesco deliver sales growth – and beat its buoyant lockdown performance last year – in its latest quarterly trading period. Tesco managed to increase sales by 0.5% in the 13-week period to 29 May when business amounted to some £10bn, according to figures released today. That means it improved. This story continues at Strong showing from Booker helps Tesco top lockdown sales performance in latest quarter.

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RetailWire

JUNE 18, 2021

Consumers looking to purchase or charter yachts having a tough time as current demand outstrips supply. Sales of boats under 50 feet are up 27 percent from 2019 and those above 150 feet have risen 47 percent. “We’ve seen a seismic shift,” said Steven Myers, founder and CEO of Yatco. “Across the industry there’s been a surge in sales and charters.”.

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TalkingRetail

JUNE 18, 2021

A retail organisation is calling for a slowdown in planned wage increases for workers to help the nation recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) wants a “cautious” approach to planned increases in the National Living Wage (NLW). It is urging the government agency responsible for setting the. This story continues at Retail group calls for ‘cautious’ approach to future national wage increases.

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365 Retail

JUNE 18, 2021

Amazon has told social networks to take greater responsibility for fake reviews facilitated on their platforms, saying the problem is increasingly outside of its control. The online shopping site pointed the blame towards social media firms for not investing enough in fraud controls and reacting too slowly to remove posts. The shopping site said it stopped more than 200 million suspected fake reviews last year but cannot control those facilitated on social media (Danny Lawson/PA).

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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

JUNE 18, 2021

The move makes the tool available to sellers across platforms — even those who don't use Shopify's online store.

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TalkingRetail

JUNE 18, 2021

Retail trade union Usdaw has called for a “new deal” for workers of at least £10 an hour and an end to “youth rates” in its submission to the body considering future national wage levels. Paddy Lillis, Usdaw general secretary, said: “The impact of the Coronavirus crisis continues to be felt across our economy and. This story continues at Union seeks ‘new deal’ for workers as future national wage rates are considered.

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365 Retail

JUNE 18, 2021

Footwear business Dr Martens has enjoyed soaring sales despite the global pandemic leaving many of its customers stuck indoors, the company has revealed. Sales in the 12 months to March 31 jumped 15% to £773 million, with strong growth in its online business up 73%. Dr Martens saw strong sales in its maiden results since listing in January (Dr Martens/PA).

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RetailWire

JUNE 18, 2021

Nearly half of all employees remember their companies making commitments to racial justice following the murder of George Floyd last year while in police custody, according to a new survey by Benevity. Sixty-one percent of those believe that their employers have failed to follow through on those commitments, and only 26 percent say companies matched their actions to their words.

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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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365 Retail

JUNE 18, 2021

Retailers suffered a surprise setback in May as a drop in food sales offset the gains seen by non-essential shops after they reopened. Sales in May dipped 0.8% in value compared with April, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The fall compared with a 9.2% jump between April and March following the reopening of clothes and non-food stores across England and Wales on April 12 and on April 28 in Scotland.

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RetailWire

JUNE 18, 2021

Amazon.com’s share of the online retail market will reach 41.4 percent by the end of 2021, according to a projection by eMarketer. The retail and technology giant’s share will represent more than the combined business done by Walmart, eBay, Apple, Home Depot, Target, Best Buy, Kroger, Costco and Wayfair. Amazon will hold its annual Prime Day sales event next week.

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365 Retail

JUNE 18, 2021

Tesco managed to continue growing sales in the 13 weeks to May 29 compared with a year earlier despite the same period in 2020 being during the height of the first lockdown when supermarket shelves were stripped bare. Sales in its UK supermarkets grew 0.5% to £10 billion – up 9.3% on the same period two years ago before the pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited one of Tesco’s online distribution sites, which has seen strong growth, last year (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA).

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RetailWire

JUNE 18, 2021

The rich got richer during the novel coronavirus pandemic and many are starting to spend on luxury goods now that restrictions related to the disease have begun to ease in the U.S. and elsewhere. Consumers with high incomes spent more than 11 percent more in March than they did during the same time period last year, according to economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer’s Blue Chip Economic Indicators.

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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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365 Retail

JUNE 18, 2021

Retailer N Brown has leaned heavily on its core brands in the last few months as the business signed up Amanda Holden and Davina McCall to provide some celebrity firepower. The business said that its five core brands, Jacamo, Simply Be, JD Williams, Ambrose Wilson and Home Essentials saw revenue grow by 15.5% in the first three months of the financial year.

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RetailWire

JUNE 18, 2021

Glossier shuttered all its stores and pop-up locations last year due to safety concerns related to the spread of COVID-19. That’s about to change, according to a blog post by Glossier founder Emily Weiss. Our team … slowly faced the reality that Glossier retail, a communal experience that often drew lines down the block, wouldn’t reopen until being together was safe again,” she wrote.

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eCommerceFuel

JUNE 18, 2021

If you’re running a business, you undoubtedly have a million and one things vying for your time: family, health, religion, your business, and your friends. What most often gets pushed aside are friendships, which is especially true for entrepreneurs who tend to jam-pack their lives with as much as they can possibly fit in it—and then add some more on top of that for good measure!

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RetailWire

JUNE 18, 2021

CVS and Walgreens initially struggled as the pandemic broke out across the U.S. but have made up for lost time in recent months as their role in distributing COVID-19 vaccines has helped boost sales. “That type of exposure is invaluable as consumers seek out alternative sites of care,” a CVS spokesman said. “Bottom line, as testing and vaccinations continue we expect an ongoing positive business impact.”.

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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

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