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Ask an Expert: Should Merchants Sell on TikTok Shop?

Practical eCommerce

We asked the founder of SimplicityDX to evaluate selling on the popular social media platform. The post Ask an Expert: Should Merchants Sell on TikTok Shop? appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Join Us at Tokyo Game Show 2024!

FastSpring

FastSpring is thrilled to announce our participation in the Tokyo Game Show 2024 (TGS2024), one of the world’s premier gaming events. Join us at Booth: 03-C11 at Makuhari Messe (Chiba, Japan). The theme for TGS2024 is “Trailblaze the World with Gaming” and will take place in a hybrid format, which will include both physical and virtual venues along with official streaming.

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Blue Diamond Growers Cracks the Supply Chain ‘Nut,’ Saves $1 Million in Annual Transportation Costs

Retail TouchPoints

Businesses across multiple industries have felt the intense supply chain pressures brought on by COVID for nearly five years now. As a result, 86.2% of businesses have spent the last few years working to “de-risk” their supply chains, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Blue Diamond Growers , the world’s largest almond cooperative, has been investing in reducing this risk and creating a more resilient supply chain.

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Best Buy revenue falls 3% in Q2

RetailDive

The electronics retailer is updating in-store merchandising across multiple categories as it increasingly competes with big-box rivals for market share.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Navigating the Future of Loyalty: Innovative Strategies for Engagement, Rewards and Unveiling the Differences Ahead

Retail TouchPoints

Loyalty programs have long been a staple of the business world, offering incentives and rewards to engage and retain customers. However, as consumer expectations evolve and technology advances, these programs are undergoing a significant transformation, with brands on the hunt for seamless backend solutions to help them foster lasting connections that transcend the transaction.

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A slowing women’s business is hurting Lululemon’s growth

RetailDive

While CEO Calvin McDonald said the Breezethrough leggings debacle had a “negligible impact” on its sales, the brand continues to suffer from other merchandise misses.

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Gap Inc. CEO: ‘We’re running a fundamentally stronger business’

RetailDive

The retailer gained share in Q2, with Old Navy and namesake Gap making strides. Can the momentum continue?

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Amazon Will Reportedly Charge a Monthly Fee for Claude AI-Powered Alexa

RetailWire

Amazon is releasing a new version of Alexa in October, which will possibly use Anthropic's Claude.

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The Weekly Closeout: Pacsun names CFO, Abercrombie posts ‘record’ Q2 net sales

RetailDive

The teen retailer hired BowFlex, Inc. veteran Aina Konold, while the apparel company saw sales increase 21% year over year to $1.1 billion.

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Amazon Fresh Debuts 4 New Stores

RetailWire

Four more Amazon Fresh stores have opened, all in one day.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran

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Dollar General sees ‘cash-strapped consumer,’ cuts guidance

RetailDive

The company said its core base of lower-income shoppers had less to spend, as it reported top-line results that were below expectations for Q2.

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Here’s Why Grocery Prices Are So High According to National Grocers Association

RetailWire

There's are many reasons why essentials have gone up in price.

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Walmart to help sellers fulfill orders from third-party e-commerce sites

RetailDive

The Multichannel Solutions program deepens the retailer’s competition with Amazon, but there are some limitations to the service.

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Participants Announced for Goldman Sachs 31st Annual Global Retailing Conference

RetailWire

Goldman Sachs will be holding its Goldman Sachs 31st Annual Global Retailing Conference in early September with a variety of participants across different days and times depending on the retailer or business.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Ulta slashes guidance again on flat sales and declining comps

RetailDive

Usually a high performer, the beauty retailer is losing share and struggling with the impacts of Sephora’s broad expansion at Kohl’s.

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IKEA Breaks World Record for Pajama Gathering, Launches Year-Long Sleep Initiative

RetailWire

On its official website, IKEA has recently set a new Guinness World Record for the biggest gathering of people wearing two-piece pajamas in a single venue, with 2,052 employees participating in the event in Älmhult, Sweden.

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Simpler way of reporting shoplifters welcomed by retailer association

TalkingRetail

Retailers have welcomed the new scheme launched earlier this month (August) offering them a simplified way of reporting shoplifting.

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Dutch Bros Coffee Teams Up With Owala

RetailWire

Dutch Bros Coffee and Owala have teamed up to launch a special edition water bottle named the Always Stoked FreeSip Twist, set to debut on October 4, 2024. This collaboration merges Dutch Bros' vibrant coffee culture with Owala’s popular water bottle design, known for its versatility and style.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.

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Asahi Super Dry 5-a-side promo

TalkingRetail

Asahi Super Dry has announced that it is giving football fans across the UK the opportunity to add a mystery England legend to their 5-a-side team ranks, with the all-new Boost Your Bench competition.

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Krispy Kreme Is Offering a Dozen Doughnuts for $2 This Labor Day. Here’s How To Get Them

RetailWire

Krispy Kreme has a great Labor Day promo for patrons.

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Cîroc expands its RTD range with new Red Berry flavour

TalkingRetail

Cîroc, Diageo’s vodka brand, is expanding its presence in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the launch of Cîroc Red Berry Sparkling Vodka Drink (5% ABV).

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Bruno Marc Releases New Lineup of Shoes

RetailWire

Bruno Marc has shared information about its Flex Oxford Collection, a new line of men's footwear that combines the classic sophistication of Oxford shoes with the modern tech of sneakers.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Topps launches UEFA Club Competitions (UCC) Match Attax collection

TalkingRetail

Topps UEFA Club Competitions (UCC) Match Attax cards have hit the shelves. This year, Topps believes it has taken the collecting experience to new heights with an array of unmissable rare and exclusive cards.

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Dell’s Second Quarter Revenue Boost Fueled by Increased Demand for AI Servers

RetailWire

Revenue for Dell's server unit was up 80% in Q2 FY2025 as businesses increase spending on AI technology.

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Lost Mary launches 4-in-1 pod kit

TalkingRetail

Delivering up to 3,200 puffs, the reusable and rechargeable pod kit holds four 2ml prefilled pods, offering the choice of four Lost Mary flavours in one device.

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Belstaff Unveils New Manchester Store on King Street

365 Retail

Belstaff , the iconic British heritage brand, has officially opened its new store at 48 King Street, Manchester, continuing its celebration of 100 years since its founding. The store, which opened on August 23rd, marks the next phase in Belstaff’s product and design evolution, following the design concept first introduced at its Regent Street flagship in September 2023.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Monster adds Strawberry Dreams to its zero sugar ultra range

TalkingRetail

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the latest addition to its zero sugar Monster Ultra range with a new strawberry flavoured variant, Monster Ultra Strawberry Dreams.

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Somerset tobacco and vape raids seize £15,000 of illegal products

TalkingRetail

Avon and Somerset police this week announced the result of a targeted raid on stores in Weston-super-Mare that seized £10,000-worth of counterfeit tobacco and £5,000 of illegal vapes.