Forrester eCommerce
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
First, before you all jump to making comments: I have absolutely zero doubt that Amazon will retain its dominant foothold in retail and digital long after I type the last period of this post. But this post is about the culture and operating philosophy of the company – and the real question of “Can Amazon […].
Optimizely
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Super Bowl LV is this weekend! Will you be watching? Of course, you will. We’re in a pandemic , so what else is everyone doing, am I right? Crack open some drinks, order some pizza, cozy up with your family and pets, and make a night of it. I don’t know about you, but it’s one of my favorite nights of the year. I love football, I really do, but my team did not even make it into the playoffs this year (ahem, I’m looking at you, Chargers, ahem!
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Kissmetrics
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
If you run a business website, you’ve probably heard you must make the switch from HTTP to HTTPS. But is there more of a difference than the extra “s?” As a business owner, you know even the slightest difference in a product, marketing strategy, or anything else related to your business can make a big difference. But will the switch to HTTPS have a significant impact on your website and business?
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Walmart unveiled plans to deploy a display self-serve platform that will enable partners to activate and manage their display campaigns with the help of automation. The move follows the late January announcement that it was renaming its media business Walmart Connect , placing a greater emphasis on in-store omnichannel experiences. Launching later this year, the platform will “deliver the same omnichannel impact but with additional speed, control and convenience,” wrote Janey Whiteside, Chief Cu
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.
Fabric Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
E-commerce is capturing an ever increasing market share of shoppers and, in addition to the requirements of managing a physical store like tracking inventory, e-commerce storefronts have additional challenges such as getting the product to the customer, using a payment processor, and building relationships with customers.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Holiday season 2020 has come to an end, so what now? Post-holiday season for retailers is a period of recovery centered around understanding what happened during the holiday and how to move forward with the transaction cycle, while also preparing for ongoing omnichannel business. The transaction cycle does not end after purchase, and successful retailers should ensure that their omnichannel systems and processes are able to seamlessly handle the recovery period that comes after the holidays.
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
California online grocery delivery service Good Eggs has received $100 million in new funding and appointed former Walgreens Boots Alliance executive Vineet Mehra as Chief Growth and Customer Experience Officer. The online marketplace has made a name for itself in the San Francisco Bay Area for its delivery of fresh local produce within 48 hours of harvest.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The partnership is an expansion of a 275-store pilot that began in late 2020. The delivery platform will now be available at more than 6,000 stores.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Family Dollar will offer nationwide same-day delivery from more than 6,000 stores through a partnership with Instacart. The expansion builds on the companies’ 275 -store pilot that initially launched in late 2020. Family Dollar shoppers will be able to choose from an assortment of household goods, pantry and baby essentials, electronics, office and school supplies, personal care items and more, with delivery times as fast as one hour.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Simon Property Group claimed the recently created retail entity, which includes Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant, is a riskier venture than originally projected.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Hudson’s Bay is planning expand its TheBay.com website to include a third-party marketplace, as part of its “digital-first strategic evolution,” the company said in a statement. Hudson’s Bay has put out a call for vendors in the apparel , home , beauty and accessories categories to join the new platform, which is set to launch this year, and said it would consider sellers in other categories as well.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The department store is phasing out HauteLook and making sweeping changes to how it works with suppliers.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
A Nisa retailer in Northampton has made its 1,000th home delivery, with orders growing to around 200 every week. The service – launched by Nisa Local Whitehills in November via the Appy Shop mobile app – provides same-day delivery and in most cases within an hour of the order being placed. The service offers more.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The home improvement retailer is hosting a "Night of Lowemance" where 50 couples will be invited to an in-store splash painting date night.
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Omniconvert
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
During this episode of Ecommerce Growth Stories, Erica Rankin is taking us alongside her story with Bro Dough, a cookie dough start-up. The post The Cookie Dough Girl. The Erica Rankin Story – Ecommerce Growth Stories Ep. 3 appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
But many Black-owned brands are getting swept up in a public relations rush that could undermine their long-term success.
Salsify
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Salsify launched early access to its new Salsify Digital Asset Experience capabilities, which will be automatically rolled out across the commerce experience management (CommerceXM) platform in March 2021.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
ShopAppy, an e-commerce platform that enables small businesses to showcase and sell products or services online, is backing a campaign to reform business rates. The Shopkeepers’ Campaign encourages supporters to lobby their MPs to take action, calling for a substantial cut in business rates to save local shops, protect jobs, and support communities.
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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.
Liveintent
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
It’s quaint to think that, after the holiday season, consumers are so weary of decision-making and spending that they don’t do much of either until Valentine’s Day revives their focus and opens their wallets. But as a consumer yourself, do you find that rings true? Yeah. Neither do we. Yet, spend across digital advertising platforms typically dips in January following a massive spike for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Certas Energy has bought seven forecourts in the North East of England for an undisclosed sum. The portfolio of forecourts, with a combined volume of 31million litres, was purchased from Marla and Gus Saggu. They bring the company-owned estate to 84 sites. The portfolio of forecourts located across the North East of England originally formed.
RetailDive
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Beauty retailers will repackage their most iconic products in black to redefine what the word means, with proceeds going to Black founders and businesses.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Henderson technology has formed a new partnership with Celestra – who develops, implements and supports innovative and essential technologies – to help it meet demand from retailers. Henderson Technology celebrated the 10th birthday of EDGEPoS in March 2020, and despite the challenges that the global pandemic presented, reached 645 installed sites by the end 2020.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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PERQ
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
One of the best things to come out of 2020 was having multiple tour scheduling options. From self-guided to virtual to pre-recorded videos, the ways prospects could tour a unit adapted to a less physical and socially distanced world. With all of these options, The post 3 Tips for Starting In-Person Tours Again appeared first on PERQ.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
More than 65 leading retailers and industry bodies have written to prime minister Boris Johnson calling on him to take urgent action to tackle violence and abuse towards retail workers. The letter calls for the government “to treat the issue with the seriousness it deserves and improve protection for our employees by creating a new.
RetailWire
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Many Americans, following recommendations from medical authorities, will abstain from attending parties this Super Bowl Sunday. That doesn’t mean that they won’t be snacking away before, during and, perhaps, even after the game. Frito-Lay has ramped up production over the past week to make sure that customers have all the chips, dip and more that they need for the big game’s broadcast.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
A man who crashed into the only food store in Llanwrtyd Wells, South Wales, closing it for more than a year, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison. Leejay Richards, 23, of Llanwrtyd Wells, crashed the Renault Clio into the Premier Stores in Llanwrtyd Wells after driving it back from visiting a pub in.
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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
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Family Dollar will offer customers at its more than 6,000 stores the option of going online and placing orders for home delivery via Instacart. The Dollar Tree-owned chain has expanded delivery after a successful pilot program.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express customers are paying up to £320 and £280, respectively, more a year than those who shop at larger stores for the same items, new research reveals. Consumer group Which? found that 51% of its members surveyed, who used supermarket convenience stores, said cost was one of their biggest bugbears. The.
eCommerceFuel
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Everyone always says how hard it is to work through deals and figure out what is good and what is not, but you never truly understand until you are in it. Today I will be talking about everything that went into searching for ECF Capital investments, including how I kept track of them all and the importance of doing your due diligence on the owners of companies.
TalkingRetail
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
A Costcutter in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, has had to close on the advice of the Test and Trace service. Crowhill Costcutter posted an announcement on its page on Facebook on 3 February, which says the Raven Way-based store cannot open again for over a week. The post said: “The store will reopen on Saturday 13 February.
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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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