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Do People Read Product Descriptions?

Talkoot

Do People Read Product Descriptions? Liz Griffith Senior Copywriter Five reasons theyre the ultimate closers Ever wonder why some products sell better than others? The answer might be in the details specifically, the product details on the PDP. By the time shoppers land on the PDP, theyre highly interested, teetering on the edge of a purchase. As the final stop on the shopping journey, its the place where people make the choice between clicking buy or clicking away.

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8,000 Extra Units Sold in Two Weeks: The Power of Data-Driven Pricing Strategies

Wiser

In todays competitive retail landscape, pricing is more than just a numbers game, its a strategic lever. For one global athletic footwear and apparel retailer, tapping into the right data at the right time unlocked major wins, including an 8,000-unit sales surge in just two weeks. The Challenge: Disconnected Omnichannel Pricing in a Global Business With operations spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC, this retailer was grappling with a fragmented pricing approach.

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AI in Ecommerce: Why Your Brand.com Site Should Be Your AI Training Center | Salsify

Salsify

Every time a shopper searches for a product, clicks a recommendation, or chats with a virtual assistant, theres a good chance artificial intelligence (AI) is working behind the scenes. Its learning everything it knows from you, especially from your brand.com site.

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Many Consumers Increasingly Value Sustainability; Data-Driven Loyalty can Help Grocers Respond

Retail TouchPoints

For todays consumers especially younger generations sustainability is increasingly a priority. Theyre willing to change their behaviors (e.g. spending more on sustainable products ), but they dont want to do it alone; they want retailers to take some responsibility, too. The more retailers can support consumers desire to live more sustainably, the more loyalty theyll generate.

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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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Micro-Conversions: The Key to Unlocking Better Website Performance

ROI Revolution

When optimizing a website for better performance, most businesses focus on the big wins: sales, sign-ups, and leads. These are macro-conversions, the primary goals that drive revenue. But what often gets overlooked are the subtle, yet powerful, steps users take before they convert. These are called micro-conversions: small or secondary actions that show interest, engagement, and intent to purchase.

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Shoe Carnival CEO: Shoe Station is the ‘future of our store base’

RetailDive

The company announced that its Shoe Station banner will represent over 80% of its store fleet by 2027.

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Cross-sell Tactics of Top DTC Brands

Practical eCommerce

Our just-completed analysis of 40 direct-to-consumer brands revealed several cross-selling techniques. The post Cross-sell Tactics of Top DTC Brands appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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7 high-converting Shopify product page examples + pro tips

Omnisend

Reading Time: 12 minutes Visitors reaching your Shopify product pages are already interested and considering a purchase. Now is your moment to convert them but what makes product pages sell? It comes down to removing doubt and friction. Show customer reviews to build trust, optimize for mobile since most people shop on phones, and use benefit-focused language that explains what your product does for them.

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Father’s Day Spending To Hit Record High Amid Concerns for Economy: Study

RetailWire

Despite worries surrounding the American economy and the impending tariffs , one study suggests that spending for this Fathers Day will break a record. The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics are predicting that spending will reach a record $24 billion in 2025. NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights Katherine Cullen said in a press release , Americans are embracing meaningful traditions and holidays, and this Fathers Day, spending on gifts and other holi

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Michaels Buys Bankrupt Joann’s IP and Private Label Brands

Retail TouchPoints

Michaels has purchased the intellectual property (IP) and private label brands of Joann and will add more than 600 fabric, sewing and yarn products as it seeks to woo this segment of crafting consumers. Joann filed for bankruptcy in January 2025 , its second filing in less than a year, and began closing sales at its 790 stores in March 2025. The purchase includes the opportunity to develop Joanns Big Twist group of brands as part of the Michaels portfolio.

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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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How AI Is Transforming Product Discovery and Why Brands Must Adapt [DOWNLOAD]

Salsify

Rob Gonzalez, chief strategy officer and innovation officer at Salsify, wrote a guide to help brand leaders position themselves for the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in ecommerce.

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AI Cost As A First Class Metric — Our Conversation With David Tepper, CEO and Founder of Pay-I

Forrester eCommerce

As AI scales, cost management shifts from a technical detail to a strategic priority. Leaders must balance innovation, ROI, and volatility to drive sustainable value.

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Society6 vs Etsy: Which Is Better?

Ecommerce Platforms

If you're trying to sell art prints, posters, or merch online, there’s a high chance you’ve run into these two: Society6 and Etsy. Quick answer? If you want full control, build a brand, and scale over time, Etsy wins hands down. But if you just want to upload art and not worry about a thing, Society6 is less effort but lower reward. Let me walk you through it — from someone who’s been selling on both for over a decade.

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Peloton Launches Resale Platform with Three-City Test

Retail TouchPoints

Peloton has introduced Peloton Repowered , a resale marketplace for its used equipment and gear, according to CNBC and other media outlets. The program is being tested in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Boston, with plans to roll it out nationwide in the coming months. Sellers will be able to set their own price for their equipment and will have access to a generative AI tool that suggests a price based on product information such as its age.

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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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Michaels Confirms Purchase of JOANN IP, Private Label Brands as It Expands Fabric, Yarn, and Sewing Selection

RetailWire

Craft retailer Michaels has confirmed, via a June 5 press release , that it has completed the acquisition of both the intellectual property and private label brands previously held by JOANN including the slated incorporation of the latter’s Big Twist brands into the broader Michaels product selection. As part of bringing JOANN’s loyal customers into the Michaels fold, the retailer has launched a dedicated landing page featuring updates and a curated selection of products.

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Step Up To Deliver The Total Experience

Forrester eCommerce

Weve just wrapped up another successful CX Summit EMEA. Now its time to put those lessons to work and deliver on your customers total experience.

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Feeling Burnt Out from Selling? Here’s Why

Bryan Eisenberg

Yesterday at 1 Million Cups Round Rock , our Brews and Breakthroughs table kept circling the same drain. Why does selling feel like pushing a boulder uphill? Here’s the uncomfortable answer. You’re probably attracting the wrong people. Not bad people. Just people who are not a match. And that mismatch is what drains your energy. Let me show you what alignment actually looks like.

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Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to 5 Southeast Cities

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, N.C., Houston, Orlando and Tampa, Fla. will be looking to the skies rather than down the street for their deliveries as the retail giant expands drone services to these cities. The new service will launch at 100 stores in these markets, with the flights managed by Wing , a Google subsidiary; consumers can visit wing.com/walmart to be notified when drone delivery officially becomes available in their area.

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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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ALDI Slashes Prices on 400 Essentials for Summer Savings Spree

RetailWire

ALDI is slashing prices on over 400 grocery essentials for a savings spree that will last throughout summer 2025. Per a company press release , the grocery chain will cut prices on nearly 25% of its selection across its 2,400 stores. These items include everything from fresh meat for grilling and organic produce to pantry staples and summer favorites.

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Is iPaaS Still An iPaaS?

Forrester eCommerce

This spring I attended three events: Salesforce TDX 2025, Workato Work^AI, and Boomi World. They got me asking an odd-sounding question: Is iPaaS still an iPaaS? My hangup is with the word integration. Calling these tools an integration platform as a service orients them as narrowly focused on connecting applications and data stores.

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Torrid to close as many as 180 stores, 30% of its fleet

RetailDive

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CVS Plans to Close 271 Stores in 2025 as Part of Multi-Year Savings Plan

Retail TouchPoints

In August 2024 , CVS Health identified a multi-year opportunity to deliver $2 billion in savings via a variety of methods, and one of those methods will be closing a total of 271 physical stores in 2025, according to the pharmacy retailers 2024 Annual Report. These closures are in addition to the 900 stores CVS shuttered between November 2021 and December 2024; the retailer still operates more than 9,000 locations.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Procter & Gamble Is Slashing 7,000 Jobs Amid Major Restructuring Push

RetailWire

Procter & Gamble is laying off about 7,000 employees over the next two years. With unpredictable tariff costs and erratic consumer demand, the household goods maker is undergoing some reorganization. With around 108,000 workers as of June 2024, the job cuts represent about 6.5% of the workforce. The layoffs will mainly affect non-manufacturing jobs.

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AI In Events: A Promise Waiting To Be Realized

Forrester eCommerce

AI has the potential to remake how we plan and execute B2B events. Yet, despite its potential, Forrester data shows that current uptake is low. Get some insight and analysis of the data from our recent survey on B2B events.

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Lululemon to raise prices as progress stalls in the US

RetailDive

As the retailer plans modest tariff-induced price hikes, CEO Calvin McDonald said U.S. shoppers are growing more "discerning" than those in Canada.

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The Knockoff Conundrum: Faux Fashion or Legal Faux Pas?

Retail TouchPoints

Knockoffs have stormed the fashion scene, causing a stir across social media and online marketplaces like an uninvited guest at a high-society gala. These sneaky style chameleons give you the luxury look without the luxury price tag, sparking endless debates on whether they’re fashion-forward genius or outright fraud. But what are they? Are they the same as counterfeits and dupes?

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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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In-N-Out Burger Confirms the Opening of the Second-Largest Location in Las Vegas in 2026

RetailWire

In-N-Out Burger continues its Las Vegas takeover with a confirmation that it will be opening the second-largest location in history in 2026. SF Gate has confirmed what has long been speculated: the popular burger chain has begun construction on an 8,000-square-foot indoor location with 2,500 square feet of an outdoor seating area within the massive 400,000-square-foot mixed-use complex called BLVD, which will also have stores like H&M and Puma.

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The European Sovereign Cloud Day Forecasts Stormy Weather For The Cloud Ecosystem

Forrester eCommerce

Forum Europes third annual European Sovereign Cloud Policy and Industry Day took place in Brussels on June 3, 2025, gathering representatives from cloud vendors, service providers, and industry experts, as well as members of the European Parliament.

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What is Walmart Deals for Days? [And How To Access The Walmart+ Weekend Event]

CPC Strategy

Commerce What is Walmart Deals for Days? [And How To Access The Walmart+ Weekend Event] By Tinuiti Team Jun 06 2025 Walmart.com is the third-most-shopped retailer in the U.S., surpassing Target, Costco, and eBay. It’s no secret that the retail giant has been working hard to catch up to Amazon in all things ecommerce. Last year, they launched Walmart Plus, their answer to the Amazon Prime membership program and also ran Deals for Days, their version of Prime Day.

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Ebay Live Gets out From Behind the Screen with Traveling Event Series

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay will travel the country this summer with the Ebay Live on Tour event series, bringing livestream shopping sessions and collector-focused experiences to more than 10 cities across the U.S. Beginning on June 14, the tour will showcase top Ebay sellers, curated inventory, special guests and real-time broadcasts from hobby shops, conventions and collector trade nights.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.