Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 5, 2024

We reviewed luxury fashion brands across their long-term digital success and the strength of their direct-to-consumer operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2024

The Sam’s Club division of Walmart is supersizing crowdsourcing via its Member’s Mark Community, an opt-in network that boasts 50,000 engaged participants. The Community provides input on products before they reach Sam’s Club stores, from voting on exclusive flavors to testing and trialing new items. The retailer had relaunched the Member’s Mark private label brand in April 2022.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 3, 2024

The future of human-machine interaction (HMI) will be drastically more humanlike in six ways — creative, conversational, perceptive, embodied, physical, and personified — as a result of six emerging technologies: generative AI, language AI, adaptive AI, somatic interfaces, spatial interfaces, and virtual people, respectively. But these technologies are still immature, and the road ahead is fraught with challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2024

For the fourth year, Retail TouchPoints and Design:Retail are revealing a new class of emerging leaders worth knowing. The 40 Under 40 Awards and its winners represent the diversity of the retail industry and its various players: brands, technology vendors, agencies and consultancies, and design firms. And at the brand level, we have the honor of spotlighting executives from both established legacy retailers as well as emerging direct-to-consumer brands.

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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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JUNE 4, 2024

IndiaMart is one of the largest B2B ecommerce platforms where you can find suppliers and import products from India. But is IndiaMart legit and safe to use? Can you safely import goods from India through IndiaMart? Especially since there is a trade war between China and the US, you should consider sourcing from India and diversifying your product portfolio.

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Fastr

JUNE 7, 2024

Once upon a time, the only way to shop was in-store – an immersive experience where products could be touched, smelled, held, measured, tried on, seen up-close, from afar, under different lighting, and their tags examined. With the help of a friendly sales associate, you could make a quick, in-and-out pit stop and purchase or make a leisurely day out of browsing through all the merchandise displays at the local shopping mall.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 3, 2024

Cybersecurity breaches continued to rise in 2023. Learn the eight most common incident types and get four key takeaways from our new report.

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JUNE 3, 2024

What a difference two years make: Dollar General was enthusiastic enough about self-checkout in June 2022 that it announced trialing 100% self-checkout at 200 stores. Now, the discount retailer has removed self-checkout from approximately 12,000 stores since the beginning of 2024, including 3,000 in May alone, citing shrink as the primary reason for the change.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Google has screwed up yet again! In this episode, you’ll learn about the changes of the week for Google including a major data leak that has exposed some of the inner workings of their search algorithm. Enjoy the show! What You’ll Learn Recap of Google’s latest algorithm changes How people are gaming the system Google’s big data leak Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 years.

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365 Retail

JUNE 5, 2024

Revo , the performance eyewear company, has announced the opening of a new pop-up retail store in the picturesque harbour of Dubrovnik, Croatia. This marks another milestone in Revo’s global retail expansion strategy, following successful openings in Barcelona, Spain, and SoHo, Manhattan. Situated in the heart of Dubrovnik’s bustling main yacht marina at Lapadska Obala 17, the Revo pop-up store enjoys one of the highest traffic locations for tourists, boat owners, yacht owners, and cruise ship p

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Practical eCommerce

JUNE 5, 2024

Per a new PwC survey, 72% of global businesses now use at least one AI application. The post Charts: Business Adoption of AI Q2 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2024

Few things have disrupted the ecommerce industry of late quite as thoroughly as AI. The experts agree, predicting that global AI in the retail market will surpass $24 billion by 2028 , growing at 24.4% CAGR YOY. Yet many retailers haven’t begun leveraging AI to its fullest potential. They recognize GenAI’s contribution to their future success and see it as crucial to plans.

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RetailWire

JUNE 5, 2024

A spokesperson for Google's parent company Alphabet said that Keith Enright, the tech giant's chief privacy officer, will depart from the company this fall, following a 13-year run with them, and there are no plans to replace him.

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365 Retail

JUNE 4, 2024

Avocado fans will notice some dramatic changes when they pick up one of Britain’s most popular salad items at Tesco. In a move to help the environment, the supermarket will trial the scrapping of barcode stickers currently on extra large avocados and replace them with a bold laser etching. At the same time it is also trialling replacing the plastic tray packaging for two of its most popular avocado lines and moving to a cardboard container that is easier to recycle.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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Digital Doughnut

JUNE 7, 2024

Crave the marketing magic of Chanel and Dior? Discover their secrets! This guide unveils the top strategies renowned luxury brands use to elevate their image. Learn how to craft captivating campaigns that resonate with your audience.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 6, 2024

Like the changes wrought by open data and third-party apps in the 2010s, AI will revolutionize the internal workings of the public sector and how it engages with its constituents in the next 5 to 10 years.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2024

Ebay is continuing to expand its consignment service , which will now include fine jewelry, luxury watches and footwear. The service, already available for handbags and luxury apparel , allows casual sellers to access Ebay experts for help listing and selling their high-end products. Since the launch of its consignment service, sellers are seeing stronger final sales prices than if they had listed the traditional way on Ebay.

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RetailWire

JUNE 8, 2024

Shares of Nvidia, the hottest stock on the S&P 500, surged tenfold on Friday following the company’s highly anticipated 10-for-1 stock split. Announced in May during Nvidia’s latest earnings call, the stock split went into effect after the market closed.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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365 Retail

JUNE 6, 2024

British retailer Monsoon has launched a new partnership with clothing rental business MyWardrobe , offering customers a capsule collection of bridalwear and occasion dresses for hire. This initiative, Rent Monsoon, is now available on Monsoon’s website, just in time for peak wedding season. The rental service allows fans of the contemporary and expressive brand to access a range of beautiful wedding dresses, including the bestselling feather-trimmed bridal jumpsuit, as well as a limited co

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Salsify

JUNE 6, 2024

On the nice-to-know list for the upcoming holiday shopping season: Nearly two-thirds of shoppers plan to shop on Black Friday and spend the same as last year — some generation groups will shell out even more.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 5, 2024

AI researchers and scientists love their benchmarks and model parameter counts, but perhaps not as much as tech journalists love to report on them. Every week there is news about a model beating a benchmark or exceeding parameter counts.

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JUNE 5, 2024

In an upcoming speech at the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) and Brookings Institution AI conference, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to address the dual-edged nature of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector.

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In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

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365 Retail

JUNE 3, 2024

Evri , the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company, has announced a £1 million investment in its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy to improve customer service and streamline parcel delivery operations. The investment aims to leverage AI for smarter data usage, enhanced parcel security, and optimised workforce productivity. Future plans include exploring augmented reality headsets for couriers.

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Digital Doughnut

JUNE 6, 2024

Since January, Google has officially started phasing out third-party cookies. The move, which is part of Google’s Privacy Sandbox initiative to protect personal data online, is forcing marketers to re-evaluate their personalisation technologies. This isn’t something that can be solved overnight, but it does need to be addressed.and quickly.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 7, 2024

At its annual flagship event, Cisco Live, about 20,000 IT and security pros gathered in Las Vegas to hear the company’s latest announcements, plans for its $28 billion Splunk acquisition, and vision for the future.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2024

With retail media ad spend projected to reach $140 billion this year, companies outside of retail seeking new revenue streams have an opportunity to dominate the next wave of media networks. Where retailers carved out a unique ability to deliver closed-loop media measurement, large-scale businesses in verticals such as travel, sports, entertainment and delivery services can offer advertisers rich first-party data and exclusive behavioral insights into loyal, passionate and targeted audiences.

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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.

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RetailWire

JUNE 5, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max revealed that it will raise prices for its ad-free subscriptions, following a trend among various streaming services to hike membership fees.

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Practical eCommerce

JUNE 6, 2024

Google announced over 30 new advertising features at this year's event. Here are the most impactful for merchants. The post Google Ad Updates from Marketing Live 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Salsify

JUNE 4, 2024

If you’re a fan of the Olympics, you know just how exciting it can be when the starting pistol points to the sky. The air is heavy with anticipation among track stars on the starting line — all their training and preparation now simmered down to one moment of truth.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 4, 2024

Recent upheaval in the security information and event management (SIEM) market has created new opportunities for extended detection and response platform vendors. Get three tips on evaluating this changing market in this preview of our new Wave report.

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