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Three Signs We’re In A Consumer Spend Slowdown

Forrester eCommerce

Tariffs? Layoffs? Empty ports? A possible recession in the US? As these headlines dominate the media cycle, consumer sentiment is falling, and behavior often follows albeit at a slower, wait and see pace.

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What Is Ethical AI in Ecommerce? Tips and Best Practices | Salsify

Salsify

Calling all mindful ecommerce managers: Youre likely aware of the efficiency artificial intelligence (AI) in ecommerce can provide, leaving you and your teams more time for the fun stuff. AI churns the butter; you and your customers can just enjoy it on bread (and whatever else, no judgment).

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What is Commerce? A Technology Perspective on the Future of Buying and Selling

Kibo

When you hear the word “commerce,” what comes to mind? Traditional brick-and-mortar stores? Online shopping? Maybe a mix of both? Commerce today isnt just about buying and sellingits about technology-powered experiences, data-driven decision-making, and AI-driven automation. The brands that succeed arent just selling products; theyre leveraging cutting-edge technology to anticipate customer needs, optimize supply chains, and drive seamless transactions.

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Understanding FedEx Delivery Exceptions: Types, Fixes & Case Studies

lateshipment

Learn about FedEx delivery exceptions, their causes, how to identify and fix them, and explore real case studies and strategies to prevent future issues.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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ChatGPT Shopping Is Coming

Practical eCommerce

ChatGPT's JavaScript now includes Shopify variable names, fueling speculation of an AI-powered shopping launch. The post ChatGPT Shopping Is Coming appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Media Update: Global Ad Availability on Threads, Google’s Legal Battles, and Consumer Sentiment Amid Tariffs

CPC Strategy

Paid Media Updates Media Update: Global Ad Availability on Threads, Google's Legal Battles, and Consumer Sentiment Amid Tariffs By Tinuiti Innovation & Growth Team May 01 2025 Key Highlights TV & Audio : Walmart is moving to integrate Vizio with Walmart Connect, showing the growing value of retail media for out-of-store opportunities, especially on streaming TV.

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Meet the Newest ‘Kenbassador’: The First of Mattel’s New Celebrity Friends for Ken Is Here

RetailWire

Mattel's newest Barbie toy is a LeBron James doll.

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Clover POS Pricing in 2025: Hidden Costs, Fees, Features & Plans

Korona

Get an updated breakdown of Clover POS pricing for 2025. Learn about costs, plans, and fees to see if Clover is the right fit for your business.

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FDA Phasing Out Food Dyes by 2026: How Retail Tech Can Help

Bamboo Rose

Bamboo Rose Blog | FDA Phasing Out Food Dyes by 2026: How Retail Tech Can Help By: Frederic Van Roie, April 28, 2025 Table of Contents What Does the FDA’s Phasing Out of Food Dyes Mean? How Retail Tech Can Help Retailers Navigate the Change How Retail Tech Supports Grocery Supply Chains How Technology Works with Grocery Retailers and Suppliers Bamboo Rose’s Role in Supporting Compliance and Traceability The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to phase out certain f

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US Economic Outlook by Components: Q2 2025

Forrester eCommerce

Read this Forrester blog to understand the current US GDP forecast for 2025 according to key growth indicators.

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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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DSW Debuts In-Store Protection Kiosks to Help Shoe Shoppers ‘Get More Wear from Every Pair’

Retail TouchPoints

DSW has rolled out Imbox Protection machines at nearly 500 locations, allowing customers to protect their newly purchased footwear in just 60 seconds. Using a water-based spray, the enclosed Imbox machine coats shoes with a protective shield that repels water, stains, dirt, mud and fading without the use of harsh chemicals. The touch-free, in-store service costs $8.99 and provides up to eight weeks of invisible protection (longer with light wear).

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In Pictures: IKEA Unveils New Oxford Street Store

365 Retail

IKEA is set to open its Oxford Street store to the public on Thursday 1 May, marking a significant new chapter in its UK presence. Located at 214 Oxford Street, the new outlet occupies three floors of the former Topshop building and forms part of IKEAs growing strategy to establish smaller, centrally located stores in high-footfall areas. The store is designed to cater specifically to the needs of urban residents.

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Burlington snags 45 of Joann’s store leases out of bankruptcy

RetailDive

The off-price retailer is taking advantage of the craft company’s closure as new shopping center growth diminishes.

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Innovation In A Time Of Crisis: US Federal Edition

Forrester eCommerce

The AI gold rush continues into 2025 despite economic volatility. But this isnt a race; the winner isnt necessarily the first there. You do need to run the race to have a chance, however.

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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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Pivotree Announces Divestiture of Warehouse Management Assets to Tecsys

Pivotree Blog

Transaction Supports Capital Reallocation and Focus on Core Growth Priorities TORONTO, May 1, 2025 Pivotree Inc. (TSXV:PVT) ( Pivotree or the Company ), a leader in frictionless commerce solutions, today announced the divestiture of select Warehouse Management System (WMS) assets to Tecsys Inc., a leading provider of supply chain management software.

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New Ecommerce Tools: May 1, 2025

Practical eCommerce

This week: ChatGPT (shopping), BigCommerce (B2B portal), PayPal (programmatic ads), eBay (Klarna partnership), WooCommerce (Affirm partnership), Caro Holdings (AI customer service), and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: May 1, 2025 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Kohl’s CEO fired over conflicts of interest

RetailDive

Ashley Buchanan, who only took the post in January, was terminated for cause following an investigation into vendor transactions, the department store said.

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Featured CX Executive: Brad Smith, Head Of CX & Insights At Securian Financial

Forrester eCommerce

Were four months into 2025 and there has been no shortage of volatility to challenge even the most seasoned CX executives. To stay on course, we recommend keeping a ruthless focus on customers while also balancing disciplined spending, change leadership, and risk management. But what has this looked like, in practical terms, for CX leaders?

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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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How To Use AI To Tailor Product Search for Every Shopper | Salsify

Salsify

Product search has gone from panoramic to personal. Prospective customers want their recommendations to incorporate previous purchase history, account for current behavior, and predict potential needs.

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Disney Cruise Line Rolls Out Its Largest Ship, the Adventure, Becoming Third in the World To Reach 200,000 Gross Tons

RetailWire

Disney Cruise Line will launch the Adventure this December.

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Another U-turn at Beyond: brick and mortar for BuyBuy Baby

RetailDive

The company, which continues to shake up its portfolio and branding strategies, is also opening Overstock stores.

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Measuring What Matters: Answering Key Questions From Our Webinar

Forrester eCommerce

Learn which categories of CX metrics you should track, which CX metrics are best for your company, and how to use CX metrics to prove business value.

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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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Relentless unveils new Guava flavour and music-themed promotion

TalkingRetail

Relentless has added new Guava flavour to its range to help retailers tap into demand for flavoured energy drinks.

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Star Power Meets Snack Power in Dunkin’s Latest Menu Drop

RetailWire

Dunkin's new $6 Meal Deal debuts craveable new flavors.

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Retail’s latest tariff challenge? Setting prices.

RetailDive

New levies are shaping up to be a sort of holiday tax on consumers already touchy about spending, so careful analysis and clear communication are paramount.

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Unified customer view: What it is and why you need one for ecommerce success

Omnisend

Reading Time: 4 minutes Brands have never had as many tools for keeping track of customer behavior and managing operations as they do today. On the one hand, this allows even the smallest businesses to track the performance of their stores and personalize the customer experience. On the other hand, it can cause fragmentation with data being stored across various platforms.

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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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News: European Commission Fines Apple €500 Million for Preventing Steering From App Store to Other Offers

FastSpring

In a press release dated April 22, 2025, the EUs European Commission announced that it has fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros each for breaches of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), with Apples failure to comply centering on the companys App Store anti-steering restrictions. (Whats the DMA? Read more and get helpful links in this November 2023 post, Potential Apple App Store Policy Changes Due to EUs Digital Markets Act.

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Temu’s ‘Import Charges’ Double the Price of Many Items

RetailWire

Temu customers are seeing new "import charges" at checkout.

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Etsy is leveraging AI to boost personalization

RetailDive

In its latest earnings call, the marketplace said personalized homepages yielded nearly double the engagement compared to those without personalization.

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Best Shopify themes for your store in 2025

Omnisend

Reading Time: 17 minutes When you set up your Shopify store or refresh its design, you’ll choose a theme to power its front end. The best Shopify themes are easy to master and provide the features you need to create a customer experience that drives sales. The great thing about Shopify is that you can build a successful ecommerce business with a free theme.

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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.