7 experiential store concepts that opened this year
RetailDive
OCTOBER 11, 2021
From Dick's Public Lands outdoors banner to Bloomie's to Ulta's Target shop-in-shops, here's some of the most notable concept launches this year.
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Choosing The Best Ecommerce Platform – Frequently Asked Questions
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OCTOBER 11, 2021
When starting an online store, selecting the best ecommerce platform depends on 5 factors. Your Budget – How much money are you willing to spend on your shopping cart? Ease Of Use – Is the user interface intuitive and easy to navigate? Flexibility – Do you want to add custom functionality to your store? Do you want full control over the platform?
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An In-depth Biona Theme Review: The Perfect Theme for Sports Stores?
Ecommerce Platforms
OCTOBER 14, 2021
No matter your niche, finding and using the right theme for your WooCommerce store is integral. Needless to say, the sports nutrition industry is no exception – your site still has to communicate credibility and expertise. Within seconds website visitors need to know you’re just as passionate about helping them reach their fitness goals as they are about achieving them.
How Can Retailers Survive a Cyberattack? Build Forgivability.
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 15, 2021
As more businesses grew their sales online during the COVID-19 pandemic, something more sinister was also growing — ecommerce fraud.
Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation
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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.
Announcing the First and Only Evaluative Research on XDR: The Forrester New Wave, Extended Detection and Response Providers, Q4 2021
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Over the past three years there’s been no shortage of hot takes on XDR. From a plethora of vendors across industries to security luminaries laying claim to the term, opinions abound. Yet, until recently, no research established a firm definition of XDR, let alone conduct evaluative research on XDR vendor capabilities. That is why […].
Tempur-Pedic NYC Flagship Named Retail Design Institute Store of the Year
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The Retail Design Institute has named the Tempur-Pedic New York City flagship as its Store of the Year. The 3,100-square-foot store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, which opened in Oct. 2020 , was designed by CallisonRTKL to offer a “one-of-a-kind immersive digital experience.”. The flagship focuses on key themes of escapism, sustainability, access to nature, and multi-sensory experiences, according to the design firm.
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How MACH Architecture Bolsters Ecommerce Digital Experiences
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The Emerging Mental Health Ecosystem Will Help Drive Down Costs And Increase Accessibility
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Walmart Launches Netflix Retail Hub
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Walmart has launched a new digital storefront that will feature exclusive products and experiences centered on some of Netflix ’s most popular franchises. The Netflix Hub at Walmart launched Oct. 11, and new products and content will continue to be added over the coming months for fan-favorite brands such as Stranger Things , Nailed It! and CoComelon , as well as for new shows like Ada Twist, Scientist.
How to Get Useful Data From Losing and Inconclusive A/B Tests
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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce
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Make It Big Podcast: The Gen Z Effect on Culture and Commerce with Hana Ben-Shabat
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Mutuals And Challengers With Great Digital Offerings Or Customer Service Provide The Best Banking CX In Pandemic Europe
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OCTOBER 15, 2021
Forrester surveyed customers of the 38 of the largest and most important banking brands in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK about the quality of their experiences as a part of our European Banking Customer Experience Index, 2021. As in 2020, mutuals and challengers (banks founded as alternatives to traditional banks) offer the best experiences across Europe.
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Arena Adds One-Click Checkout for In-Seat Purchases
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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Amalie Arena have partnered with Fast to provide a streamlined “headless checkout” experience when fans purchase merchandise. Guests attending games and events at the arena can scan QR codes placed on cup holders at the arena to make instant purchases using Fast Checkout for Lightning gear, including the “Item of the Game,” future tickets or merchandise from the event.
These Tactical Black Friday Ad Campaign Tips Can Increase Your Revenue 200%
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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
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Make It Big Podcast: Unlocking the Next Stage of Digital Growth with Ryan Deiss
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OCTOBER 14, 2021
Welcome to The Make it Big Podcast, a bi-weekly audio series about all things ecommerce by BigCommerce.
Linkedin Has Not Given Up On The China Market
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On October 14, 2021, Mohak Shroff, Senior Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn, published a blog post “China: Sunset of Localized Version of LinkedIn and Launch of New InJobs App Later This Year.” It triggered multiple follow-up reports from major media outlets, with titles containing words like: LinkedIn to Shut Down Service in China Microsoft […].
As Consumer Demand for Inclusion Rises, Retailers Must Tackle Legacy Issues and Attitudes
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OCTOBER 15, 2021
Brands and retailers are feeling mounting pressure — from consumers, shareholders and even their boards — to be more inclusive. More and more, that means rethinking product development and expanding their sizing and assortment planning to represent a wider range of sizes and body shapes. Now, experts believe the call for inclusivity is both getting louder and expanding to include gender identity as well.
How to Sell Videos Online: Essential Best Practices and Tips
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From YouTube to video on demand (VOD) stores, it's clear that video content has a foothold in the worlds of learning, entertainment, and ecommerce, considering many creators make solid incomes selling tutorials on topics like photography, business, and even unique areas like gardening, romance, and fingernail art. Videos make sense for aspiring online entrepreneurs: it's easy to launch a website to sell them; all you need is a topic you're passionate about; most people can learn how to produce a
The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers
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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.
376: My Super Simple Formula For Retiring Early (Within 3 Years) With Steve Chou
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The Five Tenets Of A Sticky Retail Subscription
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Subscription offerings from brands and retailers have been popping up everywhere. But as many subscription services have found — and Rent the Runway’s recent IPO filings also underscore — creating a compelling subscription includes getting customers to subscribe and then keeping them subscribed, with continued value from that subscription. Otherwise, churn and operational complexity can […].
Remarkety Helps Retailers Email Customers at the Point of Online Purchase to Reduce Cart Abandonment
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OCTOBER 14, 2021
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WooCommerce For Small Business: The Perfect Pair
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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions
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How to Turn E-commerce Returns into Profits for the 2021 Holiday Season
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If you’re an E-commerce business owner, you need to realize that returns are a necessary evil. And they stay evil and negatively impact your business only when you approach it as something that eats into profits and is a gateway to operational nightmare. So instead of begrudging returns, make it a means to earn customer loyalty and build brand trust, this holiday season.
Employee Vaccination Mandates: Indecision Is The Riskiest Decision Of All
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Coveo Acquires AI-Powered Personalization Provider to Expand Relevance Platform
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Under Armour Promotes EMEA Head to Newly Created Chief Consumer Officer Role
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Temporary Price Reduction
Wiser
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Temporary price reductions, or TPRs, are a necessary part of retail. It’s not really a question of if you should use a TPR, but when. Promotions influence shopper behavior , and consumers are conditioned to search for the best deals and prioritize brands and retailers who markdown products more often than the competition. If you want to be competitive, you better have an arsenal of TPRs ready to go depending on the situation.
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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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