RetailDive
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Many in the generation expect to spend more than last year and will shop earlier if retailers introduce discounts sooner, according to a Shopify report.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 20, 2023
For almost as long as retail has existed, the supply chain has contentedly operated behind the curtain. But that all changed with the COVID pandemic, the ripple effects of which brought supply chains into the spotlight. Now the supply chain is a top consideration not just for retail executives but consumers as well. As geopolitical disputes and fragile infrastructures continue to disrupt the global flow of goods, sustainability and automation topped the list of topics among supply chain professi
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Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Dynamic changes are occurring in the technology infrastructure landscape, impacting the data center, remote work, edge environments, and connectivity. Learn more in our 2024 technology infrastructure predictions.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 2, 2023
It’s time to say goodbye to cookies. A full 60% of marketers believe the era of advertising cookies and IDs is coming to an end. And yet there’s a successional gap. Nobody seems to know what to do next. The same survey reports that 41% of marketers aren’t familiar with targeting methods other than third-party cookies or IDs. “I think everyone’s talking about it but not many people are actually doing a lot of preparation yet,” says one anonymous advertising executive quoted in the study.
Speaker: Joe Cicman - Principal Analyst at Forrester, and Jason Cottrell - CEO & Founder at Orium
Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Despite diminishing pandemic-related excess savings, rising interest rates, and the resumption of student loan payments, US retail sales will continue their growth in the 2023 holiday season. Read more of Forrester Principal Forecast Analyst, Jitender Miglani's insight in this blog.
RetailWire
OCTOBER 31, 2023
OpenAI, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence, has announced a significant upgrade to its ChatGPT Plus.
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In 2024, it won’t be your dad’s supply chain. Shoppers’ retail preferences will be unlike anything we’ve seen even just a year ago. More fluid. Less predictable. Highly distributed! These four emerging trends elevate the urgency for supply chain execs to move distributed order management (DOM) to the top of their lists. #1: Retailers are testing brands, hiding the parent brand.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 24, 2023
We just released a huge new report: How Security Tools Will Leverage Generative AI with collaboration across the entire Forrester Security and Risk team. This report looks at how generative AI will affect six different security domains: detection and response, Zero Trust, security leadership, product security, privacy and data protection, and risk and compliance.
TalkingRetail
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The UK’s first digital proof of age card has been launched by digital identity platform Luciditi with convenience stores set to be part of a testing programme. Age Proof has been designed to safeguard young people needing to verify their age and is accredited by the Home Office-endorsed Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS). The.
FastSpring
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Dave Gowans loves that testing allows opinions and preconceptions about conversion to be set aside in favor of numbers and measurability. And what is one of the key conversion factors he uses those numbers to measure? Love. As wild as that sounds, it makes perfect sense. Dave, Founder and Director of Conversion at conversion optimization agency Browser to Buyer , explains that there are two fundamentals underlying the research his agency does for clients: barriers and motivators.
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SheerID
OCTOBER 23, 2023
30 Top Brands Announce Exclusive Offers For National First Responders Day with SheerID
RetailDive
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Brands such as Titan Casket are trying to disrupt an industry dominated by legacy manufacturers who sell through funeral homes. Could updates to a key federal rule help encourage competition and better inform consumers?
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 25, 2023
This is Part 1 of The Holiday Readiness Series , which will feature tactical tips and takeaways from experts that retailers can still apply to rev up their sales results. Looking for even more data and insights to power your approach ? Check out the Retail Strategy & Planning Series on-demand. Offering excellent customer service is a business basic at any time of the year, but it’s particularly vital during the holiday season.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Our message to clients for 2024 is simple: Don’t wait. Read Predictions 2024 to discover why you need to move on genAI now, plus our takes on dozens of other critical topics.
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365 Retail
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Poundland has unveiled plans for an unprecedented expansion, aiming to open or relocate 75 stores within the next three months. This marks the most ambitious quarterly growth in the company’s history. The expansion includes both new stores and conversions of former Wilko locations into Poundland outlets. Earlier this month, the discount retailer inaugurated new stores in Telford’s Forge Retail Park and Stafford’s Queens Retail Park.
FastSpring
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Q4 sales numbers usually outperform the rest of the year thanks to year-end holidays and their associated shopping cycles — but how much does that trend carry over into software and SaaS sales? And does it improve B2B sales too, or is it more just a B2C advantage? FastSpring serves as a merchant of record for over 3500 companies that use our platform every day to sell digital products globally.
Practical eCommerce
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Google's new targeting feature allows advertisers to finetune a target audience, improving performance. The post New ‘Search Themes’ Boost Performance Max Ads appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
RetailDive
OCTOBER 4, 2023
More small businesses and consumers also turned to bankruptcy in the first nine months of 2023, per Epiq and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence
In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers ( 96% ) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. But at the same time merchants’ margins are being squeezed, making intelligent pricing and promotions strategies even more critical for success. Lifecycle pricing , which integrates base pricing, promotions and markdowns into one holistic strategy, can help merchants optimize their approach — especially as they strive to lo
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 11, 2023
B2B marketing is especially fertile ground for the early adoption of generative AI (genAI) technologies and has already become a beachhead for use cases that span content operations to customer engagement. The problem is that B2B CMOs and their teams lack a process for understanding genAI’s impact, assessing organizational readiness, and prioritizing adoption areas.
365 Retail
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Science-backed wellness brand Therabody has created a visually arresting interactive window experience as part of Harrods Tech Month , to drive awareness and trial. The concept was designed, produced and installed by future retail agency Outform who Therabody briefed to bring to life the innovation that lies at the heart of its market-defining offering.
TalkingRetail
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Wholesalers have come together to call on the government to ensure the sector is included in the forthcoming Crime Bill. In a letter to the home secretary, Suella Braverman, James Bielby, chief executive of the FWD wrote: “The food and drink wholesale sector in the UK is integral to the operation of 72,000 retailers, the.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
RetailWire
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the introduction of ad-free subscription plans for users in Europe.
RetailDive
OCTOBER 24, 2023
The baby care company — founded by celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard — has agreed to a stalking horse bid from private equity firm Hildred Capital Management.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 24, 2023
BuyBuy Baby is ready to “reclaim its spot as America’s leading specialty baby and toddler products retailer.” The retailer will soon return to both digital and physical retail, less than four months after it was purchased out of bankruptcy by baby care brand Dream on Me. The BuyBuy Baby website will relaunch later this month and 11 brick-and-mortar stores will then reopen in November featuring “an elevated shopping experience” and revamped registry, according to a company representative.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Izola synthesizes Forrester’s research to enable clients to move faster on their top priorities and have more informed conversations with Forrester experts who apply and contextualize Forrester insights to their business-critical initiatives.
Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Director, Retail Data & Technology at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One
Elevate your retail game by unleashing the power of customer loyalty! The holidays are the perfect time to redefine and reimagine your retail strategy, as modern customers are being re-engaged through creative retention tactics. Discover how the combination of loyalty management and MACH technology can revolutionize your retail strategy, ensuring sustained customer success through the holiday rush, into the new year, and beyond.
365 Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Don’t Blame Shrinkage: Why Poor Digital Strategy Might Be Responsible for Retail Uncertainty While retail is a cyclical industry, it’s important to be honest about transformations, negative and positive, in the industry. At the time of writing, in the US there have been 12 retail declarations of bankruptcy so far in 2023 , over twice as many as 2022 in total.
TalkingRetail
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Brits are expected to spend £1.07bn on Halloween in 2023, according to new research from personal finance comparison site finder.com. The research also found that more than half of Brits (56%) are planning to make a Halloween-related purchase this year, with an average spend of £36 each. Generation Z (aged 18-26) are the big spenders when it comes.
RetailWire
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Eating bugs might be in your future sooner than you think thanks to Tyson Foods.
RetailDive
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Nearly half of young shoppers said they'll do their holiday shopping at malls as consumers plan to spend $530 on gifts, down from $612 last year.
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