Forrester eCommerce
MAY 22, 2024
Yesterday the AI startup Anthropic published a paper detailing the successful interpretation of the inner workings of a large language model (LLM). LLMs are notoriously opaque – their size, complexity, and numeric representation of human language have hitherto defied explanation – so it’s impossible to understand why inputs lead to outputs.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 22, 2024
In an era when ecommerce is reshaping retail, platforms like Shopify have emerged as indispensable allies for businesses large and small. Shopify, originally a beacon for small and medium-sized enterprises, is now expanding its reach to larger corporations. However, this expansion brings to light a critical issue for CFOs and finance teams: the intricate and often underestimated task of recognizing and booking revenue in the ecommerce domain.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 16, 2024
In a busy week for SIEMs to be merged or divested, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) announced that it’s acquiring IBM’s QRadar SaaS business and migrating those customers to its Cortex® XSIAM® platform. In addition, PANW gets QRadar intellectual property rights as part of the deal.
My Wife Quit Her Job
MAY 22, 2024
In this episode, Toni and I answer one of our most commonly asked questions. How do you know when to hire and where can you find help for both of your e-commerce and content-based businesses? Enjoy the show! What You’ll Learn When is the right time to hire help Where can you find the right people to hire What are the best jobs to hire out Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 years.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
Brands used to look for a commerce platform that could do everything. But over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, so they added, and added, and added— and now it's essential that these vendors work well together. That’s composable, and it’s important to get it right. Customers and your board expect you to be in new channels and to adapt quickly to market change.
Fastr
MAY 17, 2024
In the realm of ecommerce, data reigns supreme. It's the lifeblood that fuels personalized experiences, targeted marketing, and informed decision-making. However, as privacy concerns grow and regulations tighten around the use of consumer data, ecommerce retailers are finding themselves at a crossroads. Enter zero-party data – a solution that not only addresses these concerns but also unlocks a treasure trove of valuable insights directly from the source: customers themselves.
Steve Dennis
MAY 20, 2024
As we entered this century it became ever more clear that we were moving from a world of relative scarcity to one of vast abundance. As everything that can be connected is connected, as once meaningful friction erodes, and when just about anything we might want is available 24/7 from just about anywhere, we are no longer competing with the best in town, we are in competition with the universe.
Online Retail Today brings together the best content for online retail professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
RetailWire
MAY 21, 2024
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and Volkswagen (VW) have been found to have utilized components from a banned Chinese firm, implicating potential ties to forced labor practices.
RetailDive
MAY 22, 2024
Jon Alferness, chief product officer of Walmart U.S., spoke with Retail Dive about how the big box retailer is deploying tech to serve customers and frontline workers.
365 Retail
MAY 22, 2024
New Look has announced a £3.3m investment to upgrade and improve its stores in Greater Manchester, strengthening its commitment to its store estate and wider omnichannel strategy. The retailer will initially trial several initiatives in its 20 stores in the area over the next 12 months to create a blueprint for further improvements across its wider estate.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 20, 2024
RSAC gives security startups two structured opportunities to distinguish themselves, and Forrester always finds it revealing to see which startups make the cut.
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.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 22, 2024
Just a few weeks after making real-world products available for sale within Roblox, Walmart has debuted Walmart Realm. This immersive experience features three distinct shopping environments designed around social trends and influencers: the underwater world of So Jelly, vintage Americana at Y’allternative and chic beauty and fashion at Go Chromatic.
Salsify
MAY 21, 2024
As more and more consumers head online, it’s increasingly important for brands to foster relationships with shoppers instead of relegating themselves to faceless entities — if they want to win sales, that is.
RetailDive
MAY 22, 2024
As it works to build out its physical footprint, the hands-free footwear brand plans to open a store at the King of Prussia mall in Pennsylvania on June 14.
RetailWire
MAY 20, 2024
On Saturday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that employees of the company who departed without signing a non-disparagement agreement risked forfeiting vested equity, though the policy remained unused.
Advertisement
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.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 20, 2024
No regulation was designed to ruin the customer experience, yet poor experiences in regulated industries abound. At CX Summit North America, we'll explore how leading organizations are navigating these challenges.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 21, 2024
Petco , partnering with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and human-grade dog food brand Ollie , will offer canine-safe ice cream for hot dogs seeking a cool treat. The non-dairy peanut butter and banana recipe is now available at Van Leeuwen scoop shops across the country, as well as at most Petco locations and online at petco.com for BOPIS orders. Additionally, customers starting an Ollie subscription from June 3-13 will receive a free pint with their purchase.
Salsify
MAY 22, 2024
Explore insights on tech stack consolidation and retail network expansion from the Digital Shelf Summit session with ecommerce experts from Salsify.
RetailDive
MAY 22, 2024
Laura Willensky comes with experience from J. Crew, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Talbots, Janie & Jack, Madewell and Away.
Advertisement
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.
RetailWire
MAY 22, 2024
Microsoft has taken a significant step by incorporating artificial intelligence into its Windows operating system, introducing new AI-enhanced computers designed to revive lagging PC sales.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 22, 2024
Paris will be the center of innovation and technology this week. The 2024 edition of VivaTech in Paris is set to be a great success with more than 150,000 in-person visitors. It has become the largest technology and innovation event in Europe with CEOs, C-leaders, VCs, and startups attending from all over the world.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 21, 2024
The retail landscape is transforming, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing consumer behaviors. In this dynamic environment, making informed, data-driven decisions has become a cornerstone of competitive advantage and operational success. Against this backdrop, network analytics emerges as a pivotal tool for retailers. By analyzing data derived from network traffic, retailers can unlock profound insights into customer behavior, store performance and inventory efficiency.
Practical eCommerce
MAY 16, 2024
This all-new update to our popular resource includes tools to evaluate page speed, security, accessibility, regulatory compliance, code, and more. The post 23 Free Tools to Test a Website appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Advertisement
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.
RetailDive
MAY 16, 2024
One has a downsizing plan that includes profitable stores. The other plans to keep — and possibly open — even low-volume stores. What’s going on?
Steve Dennis
MAY 22, 2024
As I’ve been saying for awhile now: Shift happens. It’s just happening faster and faster all the time. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the retail industry. Despite the seismic shifts that have unfolded during the past two decades, despite the nearly complete resetting of the competitive playing field, despite a radical redefinition of the relationship between buyers and sellers, far too many brands have been sleepwalking through this revolution.
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 22, 2024
Ask a room full of CISOs about cyber risk ratings (CRR) platforms and you’ll find no shortage of opinion — hot or cold, but never indifferent. Like a judges panel in a Top Chef culinary competition, customers critique missing or poorly planned components of the “dish.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 20, 2024
Retail TouchPoints is announcing winners of the fifth annual Brand Experience Awards , a program designed to spotlight the brands and retailers that are reimagining and elevating customer experiences across all channels. This year, we’ve identified 24 organizations that have successfully differentiated through their loyalty programs, marketing strategies, in-store experiences and even their approach to last mile and fulfillment.
Advertisement
The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.
Salsify
MAY 20, 2024
A proposed digital transformation may receive some resistance in your organization, but it’s necessary to remain aligned with your consumers’ needs and expectations.
RetailDive
MAY 22, 2024
The roles of chief brand officer and global creative director will expand as Choe leaves for a new opportunity and won't be replaced.
Wiser
MAY 21, 2024
Maintaining an effective distribution network is not only costly but paramount for ensuring products move seamlessly from the brand to the consumer. The allure of parallel imports for shoppers, with their often competitive prices and unique styles not typically available in the domestic market, poses a significant challenge. However, these unauthorized distributions risk diminishing brand perception and product value, given the potential lack of authenticity and post-sale support that official c
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 21, 2024
Let me start by stating the obvious: Automation has its best home in the contact center. At many brands, agents make up 10% of the workforce. They are the face of your brand to your customers, providing critical empathy and solving important problems.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
368 
Let's personalize your content