Tue.Mar 21, 2023

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Social Media Sharing: How Much Private Information Are You Making Public?

Digital Doughnut

Social media is an important part of modern life, and it is a good way to keep in touch with friends and meet new people. It's also a dangerous way to share too much information, if you're not careful.

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AI In Collaboration Tools Is A Tech Problem In Need Of A Human Solution

Forrester eCommerce

Generative AI — where AI generates novel content in response to a user’s natural-language request — is about to get baked into our collaboration tools. On March 16, Microsoft announced Microsoft 365 Copilot, which injects generative AI directly into the company’s productivity suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and more).

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Rue21 Taps GNC Exec as its New CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Rue21 has named Josh Burris CEO and member of its board. Burris replaces Bill Brand, who announced his intention to step down this month. Burris joins the retailer from GNC , where he has served as CEO since February 2021 , leading a successful restructuring under new ownership. Burris brings more than 25 years’ experience leading consumer-focused retail brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Calvin Klein Performance, Wilsons Leather and GH Bass & C

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Generative AI Gets An Upgrade To Business Class With Adobe Firefly

Forrester eCommerce

Adobe’s new Firefly service is a leap forward in comparison with other generative AI services for images — it’s a Napster-to-Apple inflection point that bodes well for the future of creativity.

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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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NorthLadder Aims to Reduce E-Waste by Improving Electronics Resale Journey

Retail TouchPoints

NorthLadder , a Middle Eastern marketplace for pre-owned electronics, has partnered with insights-led customer engagement platform MoEngage to create remarketing strategies and gamify the customer experience. The retailer is aiming to double its traffic by creating a customer journey that lets customers identify their device and offer an instant “best price.

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Disruptive Innovation Is Shaking Up The Sales Performance Management Technology Category

Forrester eCommerce

Until recently, cost and implementation complexity limited SPM solutions to mostly large companies with complex use cases. Our SPM Wave shows that new entrants are providing solutions using modern technology that disrupt the status quo and generate value beyond the most complex use cases.

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Invest In A Cross-Channel Marketing Hub To Elevate Your Campaign Strategy

Forrester eCommerce

Empowered customers expect seamless cross-channel experiences. B2C marketers must understand customers and create value exchanges in their individual moments of need. That’s a tough job if your martech ecosystem is overly complex or badly integrated – or both.

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The Face-Off Between Amazon and ‘Alternative Marketplaces’ is Shaping the Next Era of Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

“Omnichannel” has been an aspiration for brands for many years now, but while it used to refer to the merging of a retailer’s brick-and-mortar and ecommerce operations, it now means something very different. The “new omnichannel” that retailers now aspire to includes not just stores and websites but also social media, search engines and perhaps most importantly, multiple online marketplaces.

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Generative AI Gets An Upgrade To Business Class With Adobe Firefly

Forrester eCommerce

Adobe’s new Firefly service is a leap forward in comparison with other generative AI services for images — it's a Napster-to-Apple inflection point that bodes well for the future of creativity.

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Amazon Plans to Cut Another 9,000 Jobs to Prepare for ‘Uncertainty’

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon is planning to eliminate 9,000 jobs over the coming weeks, mostly in its AWS, People Experience and Technology (PXT), Advertising and Twitch businesses. The downsizing is on top of the 18,000 layoffs announced in January 2023, though Amazon plans to continue hiring in areas where the company is prioritizing the allocation of resources. The cuts are being made as Amazon streamlines its costs and headcount due to “the uncertain economy in which we reside, and the uncertainty that exists in

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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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Ecommerce Growth: How To Build a Revenue Growth Strategy | Salsify

Salsify

Revenue growth is a fantastic goal. If you launched a new strategy or embarked on a bold new campaign, revenue growth provides the black-and-white reality at the end: Did the new strategy deliver as promised?

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7-Eleven Powers up Proprietary Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Retail TouchPoints

7-Eleven has launched 7Charge , a proprietary EV (electric vehicle) charging network and app, at select U.S. store locations in Florida, Texas, Colorado and California. The retailer plans to expand the 7Charge network into Canada as well as other U.S. locations while continuing to utilize third-party fast-charging network options, with the goal of matching consumer demand and expanding EV charging to neighborhoods that have, until now, lacked access.

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The Entertainer joins forces with retail charity Retail Trust

365 Retail

The UK’s largest independent toy retailer, The Entertainer , has partnered with retail industry charity the Retail Trust to introduce a range of new measures to support its employees’ health and wellbeing. The partnership is set to give over 2,000 employees at The Entertainer, and their families, access to a range of personalised wellbeing resources from the Retail Trust.

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Foot Locker Moves Away from Malls with Plans to Close 400 Underperforming Stores

Retail TouchPoints

As it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2024, Foot Locker has outlined a new transformation strategy “designed to set us up for success for the next 50 years,” said the company’s President and CEO Mary Dillon at an investor presentation on March 20, 2023. The company posted a slight dip in sales in Q4 2022, which ended Jan. 28, 2023, with sales down 0.3% to $2.33 billion from the $2.34 billion generated in Q4 2021.

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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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Allbirds creates zero-carbon shoe

RetailDive

The DTC brand, which developed the Moonshot shoe through a regenerative wool program, is open to sharing its process with other companies.

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Amazon Prime Day 2023 Strategies, Predictions, & Tips for Success

ROI Revolution

It’s that time again! 2023 will mark the eighth year of Amazon’s major annual sales event. Your Amazon Prime Day 2023 strategy will need to account for various current concerns including inflation, the recession, supply chain strain, and more. We’ll keep this article updated consistently leading up to Prime Day as new information is released about the event.

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The Vitamin Shoppe owner gets buyout offer topping $1B

RetailDive

Franchise Group’s management in January had reportedly considered taking the company private themselves for a similar price.

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Maximising Profitability: a Deep Dive into the Repeat Orders Metric for eComm & Retail

Omniconvert

Today we will look at a crucial metric to track your performance post-acquisition: the repeat order rate. We'll go through the definition, the formula, and tips & tricks to increase this metric using the Customer Value Optimization methodology. The post Maximising Profitability: a Deep Dive into the Repeat Orders Metric for eComm & Retail appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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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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Ex-GNC chief executive to take the reins at Rue21

RetailDive

Josh Burris has experience at several apparel brands and will be leading the low-price teen apparel retailer in the midst of a turnaround.

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Porcelain Superstore reports £15.9m sales despite supply chain challenges

365 Retail

Porcelain Superstore, a family-run tile retailer based in Manchester, has reported sales of £15.9 million in its eighth consecutive year of growth. Despite supply chain issues caused by the war in Ukraine, which impacted its main manufacturers in Italy and Spain, the company recorded a 6% increase in sales from £15 million in 2021. The rise in gas prices and a housing slowdown resulting from rising mortgage rates also posed challenges for the business.

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Clinique launches virtual lab

RetailDive

The Clinique Lab builds on the brand’s concept space at Macy’s in Herald Square, but with a virtual storefront.

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5 Ecommerce Personalization Tactics to Start Today

Smile.io

Do you personalize the shopping experience? While it’s common to address customers by their names in emails and leave it at this point, meaningful personalization is more than that. You can go beyond and tailor website content, emails, texts, apps, live chats, and call centers to every customer. These days, customized experiences are more important than ever. 73% of shoppers expect brands to understand their unique needs and expectations.

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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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Resale fashion search engine launches

RetailDive

Chinese tech company DejaWooo received its first seed investment in 2021 and last week announced the launch of its platform.

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Boost Your Online Sales: Top Tips From An Ecommerce Search Engine Optimization Agency

Shopping Signals

Hey there ecommerce entrepreneurs, I’m here to share some amazing tips on how you can boost your online sales. As an ecommerce search engine optimization agency that specializes in helping businesses optimize their websites for maximum visibility and conversions, we’ve seen our fair share of successful campaigns – so trust us when we say we know what works!

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BJ’s ‘last mile delivery model’ improves in-store order fulfillment process

RetailDive

The service involves employees picking items for an order before handing them off to a same-day delivery provider.

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Starbucks launches new retail channel ‘Starbucks Curbside’ in China

365 Retail

Starbucks has partnered with Amap, a leading provider of digital map content, navigation, and location-based solutions, to launch a new retail channel in China called Starbucks Curbside. The service offers customers in Beijing and Shanghai a convenient way of enjoying their coffee routines on the go, amid rush hour traffic, with real-time route planning and positional tracking technologies.

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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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Fanatics is NHL’s new uniform supplier

RetailDive

The sports merchandise retailer replaces Adidas, which allowed a seven-year deal with the hockey league to end.

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The Green Shift: Impact of Environmental Awareness on High Street Retail

365 Retail

The world is going green, and high-street retail is no exception. As environmental awareness continues to rise, conscious consumerism drives significant changes in the retail landscape. From eco-friendly products and sustainable stores to choosing trains from London to reduce carbon footprints, this blog will delve into the impact of environmental awareness on high-street retail and the future of shopping.

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On reports a profitable year with DTC, wholesale growth

RetailDive

The brand saw net sales increase by 91.9% in its fourth quarter, and it will be expanding into tennis while it grows its focus on running.

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Vitamin Shoppe owner received an unsolicited buyout offer

RetailWire

Franchise Group said it had received an unsolicited offer to buy the company for $30 a share, a nearly 32 percent premium to its closing price on Friday. The company, which owns Vitamin Shoppe and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, is considering a deal to take it private by CEO Brian Kahn and his executive team, according to a Wall Street Journal report from earlier this year.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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