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AI For Advisors, Digitizing Life Planning, And Investing For The Masses Highlight Finovate’s First-Ever Wealth Management Track

Forrester eCommerce

Wealth management firms must still balance the innovation AI offers with the oversight and governance expected from regulators. As AI continues make inroads in wealth management, it’s important for firms to use explainable AI tools that provide trust, transparency, and explainability to “black box” AI systems.

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Integrating Magento and WordPress with FishPig

Groove

In today’s rapidly evolving eCommerce world, it is vital to be ahead of your competitors and engage your customers on a regular basis. To prove that you are serious about what you do, integrating Magento and WordPress is the way to go. The benefits of having a Magento store with WordPress integration are vast. You’re no longer just offering a service or products.

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U.S. Postal Service and Toys ‘R’ Us Partner to Deliver Holiday Joy

Retail TouchPoints

The U.S. Postal Service is bringing in Geoffrey the Giraffe and the Toys ‘R’ Us team to bolster its annual Operation Santa program. USPS Operation Santa lets U.S. households “adopt” letters to Santa, written by children and family members of all ages. Children write their holiday wishes to Santa Claus and then physically mail them to an official address.

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556: What’s Really Going On? A Behind the Scenes Look At How We’re Changing Our Business

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, Toni and I are stepping away from business as usual to bring you something different. We’re taking you behind the scenes for an unfiltered look at the changes we’re making in the business we run together. In this deep dive, we’ll reveal what’s really been happening, why we felt it was time to shake things up, and what these changes mean for the future of our business— and possibly even yours!

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How To Drive Retail Results With Integrated Tech And UX Design

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.

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Kill the Code Freeze: It's Numbing Your Ecommerce Revenue Opportunities

Fastr

In the lightning-fast world of ecommerce, where trends change faster than a TikTok challenge, speed and flexibility aren't just buzzwords – they're survival skills. Yet, many ecommerce teams are still trapped in the digital equivalent of the Stone Age, shackled by slow, developer-dependent processes when it comes to updating their sites. If you're looking for the poster child of these outdated practices, look no further than the infamous code freeze.

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Generative AI: Transformative Technology Or Big Disappointment?

Forrester eCommerce

Let me tell you about my recent podiatrist appointment. No, not the medical bit (which is boring), but the podiatrist’s use of generative AI. Like me, he’s not the youngest, but his enthusiasm for the solution he’s using was palpable.

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Lessons from Glossier: How Retailers can Move from Digital to Physical

Retail TouchPoints

Throughout 2024, report after report has shown online sales declining by around 7% year-on-year. In fact, the CBI’s latest figures in the UK showed online sales falling by a startling 45% in June. Some believe we’ve passed peak ecommerce, while others see it as a temporary correction to the COVID-induced surge, but whatever view you take it’s certain that many online retailers are looking at growth curves that are flattening or declining — and they’re urgently looking for ways to change it.

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How 3PL Providers Can Extend Their Capabilities With Post-Purchase Automation

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A report indicates that 90% of Fortune 500 businesses use 3PLs to handle their logistics and supply chain operations. The primary role of a 3PL provider is allowing their customers, i.e., primarily e-commerce and B2B businesses to scale without needing to invest in additional warehousing or labor. This includes warehousing, picking and packing, shipping, etc, Recently, there has been an increase in the herculean responsibility of the post-purchase phase (dealing with high customer expectations

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Nike taps new CEO amid DTC challenges

RetailDive

Elliott Hill, who served as president of consumer and marketplace before retiring in 2020, will rejoin the sportswear giant in the top spot, while John Donahoe retires.

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OpenAI’s o1: More Than Meets The Eye

Forrester eCommerce

With all the buzz around OpenAI’s project “Strawberry,” I was eager to try out OpenAI’s o1 preview when it launched. At first, it felt like an incremental update. The more I explored, the more I realized this model is a significant step forward and a preview of what is to come.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Budget Allocation Across Channels and Activities | Salsify

Salsify

Figuring out where to spend your hard-earned cash isn’t just about crunching numbers — it’s an art form. This is where strategic budget allocation comes into play.

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Crystal Ball Time: What Will Motivate the 2026 Consumer?

Retail TouchPoints

It’s natural to expect forecasts at a conference with a name that’s a homophone of “future,” and WGSN President and CEO Carla Buzasi delivered at the FUTR North America event in New York City on Sept. 5. Discussing what will be motivating consumers two years from now, Buzasi called 2026 “the year of redirection,” predicting that people will be looking for coping mechanisms to deal with what she termed “the great exhaustion,” a lingering hangover from COVID-19, political division and culture wars

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New FCA regs support access to cash as new research highlights necessity

TalkingRetail

New regulations from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have today (18 September) come into effect that mean banks and building societies will need to evaluate if local communities lack access to cash services, such as branches and ATMs, and plug notable gaps to ensure access… This story continues at New FCA regs support access to cash as new research highlights necessity Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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Shoppers want personalization online, in-store and on customer service calls

RetailDive

Personalization doesn’t end on the website or app. Customers are looking for personalized assistance from in-store associates and customer service agents as well, an Incisiv and Talkdesk study found.

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4 Best Practices for Ensuring Success in International Markets Ahead of Peak Season

The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p

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The Benefits Generative AI Brings To Fraud Management

Forrester eCommerce

Looking for ways to improve your fraud management capabilities? Learn six key ways generative AI can help in this preview of a session at our upcoming Security & Risk Summit in Baltimore December 9-11.

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PIM vs. PXM Solutions: Expert Tips to Help You Choose | Salsify

Salsify

Over the past 20 years, advancements in tech have led to the simplification — or even outright automation — of many essential digital brand management tasks.

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NRF Rebrands Paris Retail Week as Big Show Europe, Sets 2025 Dates

Retail TouchPoints

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and events organizer Comexposium , which collaborated on the inaugural NRF Big Show Asia Pacific in June 2024, will rebrand Paris Retail Week as NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe. The trade show and educational event will be held Sept. 16-18, 2025 at the Paris Porte de Versailles Pavilion. NRF has participated in Paris Retail Week, which Comexposium has been running for more than a decade, for several years.

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Nestlé Confectionery trials accessible QR codes with KitKat and Quality Street

TalkingRetail

Nestlé Confectionery is trialling Accessible QR codes on two of its brands, KitKat and Quality Street to help shoppers who are living with sight loss to access product information more easily.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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More than half of US Gen Zers are headed to TikTok Shop this season

RetailDive

Retailers are investing in digital marketing to reach the younger generation as the group turns to generative AI and influencer recommendations for gift ideas.

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The Rise Of Agentic Process Management

Forrester eCommerce

As AI continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, it’s tempting to throw out the rulebook and embrace the latest thing. But when it comes to process management, striking a balance between innovation and reliability is wise. Traditional tools like DPA, RPA, and document automation have been workhorses for decades, streamlining operations and saving time.

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UAW Issues Strike Notice at Ford’s River Rouge Unit

RetailWire

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has issued a new strike notice for the Tool & Die Unit at Ford’s River Rouge Complex, effective Thursday, Sept. 26.

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Northeast Grocery Pilots Inventory and Price-Checking Robots in 10 Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Northeast Grocery is testing in-store robots designed to detect out-of-stocks and inaccurate prices in 10 upstate New York stores. The Tally robots from Simbe will roam the aisles of five Price Chopper/Market 32 and five Tops Friendly Markets stores through January 2025, when Northeast Grocery will evaluate the pilot results to determine next steps that could include expanding the robots’ deployment to other supermarkets.

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Innovation Fest: Summer of AI

Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.

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Primark Unveils Over 50 New Stores to Launch Click & Collect Service

365 Retail

Primark will expand Click & Collect to 54 more stores in Great Britain before the end of this year, as the retailer marks its 50 th year on the Great British High Street. The next stores will start to roll out from the Autumn, meaning Click & Collect will be available to shoppers in over half of its stores nationwide before Christmas. The new stores to get the service are the first to be revealed after it was announced in April this year that the service was to be rolled out across store

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We Compared Wiser to Other Price Intelligence Vendors – Here’s What We Found

Wiser

When businesses look to improve their pricing strategy, visibility, and overall competitive edge, they turn to price intelligence vendors. But not all vendors offer the same level of service or data quality. At Wiser, we pride ourselves on providing accurate, complete, and actionable insights that help brands and retailers make critical decisions. Recently, we put ourselves to the test and compared Wiser to some of the most well-known competitors in the industry.

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IBM Vies For Positioning As The De Facto FinOps Solution

Forrester eCommerce

On Tuesday, IBM announced its acquisition of Kubernetes cost management solution, Kubecost. This acquisition follows a series of FinOps-focused companies in recent years with Apptio (TBM/FinOps), Turbonomic (FinOps/resource automation), NordCloud (FinOps services), and Instana (observability). Answers To Your Top Questions About The Kubecost Acquistion What should I know?

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Boeing Strike Continues; Updates and Predictions

RetailWire

Just days ago, a Boeing strike brought the commercial airline's production to a halt when approximately 33,000 workers, predominantly in Washington state, walked off the job. The strike followed the rejection of a proposed four-year agreement between Boeing and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) union. This marked the first strike at Boeing since 2008.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Roku Debuts Self-Service Ad Manager, Enables Shopify-Powered Checkouts

Retail TouchPoints

Streaming TV platform Roku has introduced Roku Ads Manager, a self-service solution for purchasing CTV advertising. The new solution enables Shopify merchants to launch shoppable ads that allow consumers to check out onscreen using their Roku remote. “We’re expanding our partnership with Roku to leverage Shopify’s Checkout and unlock a new self-serve sales channel for Shopify merchants to reach more customers with shoppable ads,” said Mani Fazeli, VP of Product at Shopify in a statement.

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Tupperware files for bankruptcy amid lender opposition

RetailDive

The iconic housewares brand, famous for its direct-sales parties, has been slow to adapt to e-commerce and omnichannel retail.

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Targeting the Last Minute Shopper

UpSellIt

As the holiday season approaches, there’s one shopper every ecommerce retailer must prepare for: the last-minute shopper. These customers wait until the eleventh hour to complete their purchases, often driven by urgent needs and forgotten gifts. With the right holiday marketing strategies and urgency messaging, retailers can effectively target this audience and turn their procrastination into conversions.

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Why Attack The Front Door If The Mobile Side Door Is Open?

Forrester eCommerce

When it comes to mobile device security, barely half of organizations are using unified endpoint management (UEM). That's like locking the front door and leaving the side door wide open. Find out why security teams overlook mobile devices in this preview of our upcoming Security & Risk Summit.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!