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IBM Surrenders SIEM While PANW Tries To Gain Ground On Tech Titans

Forrester eCommerce

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.

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Under Armour Launches Restructuring Plan as Declines Continue

Retail TouchPoints

Under Armour announced plans for a restructuring following disappointing results in its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 (ended March 31, 2024), as well as the expectation that revenues will continue to decline anywhere from 15% to 17% in North America in the coming year. It’s unknown how many jobs will be impacted by the restructuring, but the company is expecting to incur approximately $15 million in severance costs in the coming months. “Due to a confluence of factors, including low

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Reviving Retail: The Lucrative Potential of Shopping Mall Redevelopment

Retail TouchPoints

Traditional shopping malls are poised for a dynamic transformation, presenting attractive real estate opportunities as more spaces become vacant and accessible. As architects and developers brainstorm fresh approaches to rejuvenate these properties, what’s certain is that they will look different than in the past. Shopping malls, usually situated in prime locations with good accessibility, are valuable real estate assets that have the potential to be hubs of social interaction and local engageme

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538: What We’d Do Differently If We Restarted Our Content Business Today With Toni Herrbach

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The Internet landscape has changed pretty drastically in just the past 3 months. Today my partner Toni and I are going to discuss what type of businesses we would start if we were to start from complete scratch today. What You’ll Learn The recent changes in social media and Google The best opportunities in content today What we would do if we were to start all over again Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the past 8 yea

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The Pragmatic Path to Composability: Creating Efficient Commerce Systems

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.

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Leveraging Zero-Party Data: The Future of Ecommerce Retailing

Fastr

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.

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FastSpring Opens Austin Office, Strengthening Global Footprint

FastSpring

We’re excited to announce that FastSpring is set to broaden our global presence with a new office located in Austin, Texas. This strategic move is part of our ongoing effort to enhance our global footprint, which includes offices located in California, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and most recently, Singapore. Austin is already home to some of FastSpring’s key team members, including our Chief Revenue Officer Mark Kole and Chief Marketing Officer David Vogelpohl.

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Ebay Plans Inaugural Recommerce Day, Launches Digital ID Integration

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay is launching a new holiday — Recommerce Day — and is even working with legislators to make it an official state holiday in California. Slated for May 21, the holiday will be celebrated across the Ebay platform as the company unveils its latest Recommerce Report. At the same time, Ebay has introduced a new integration with digital IDs from Certilogo that will make it easier for sellers to list their items on the resale platform.

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Under Armour plans layoffs, 25% SKU reduction

RetailDive

With founder Kevin Plank back at the helm, the retailer is overhauling its product strategy. The brand will cut back on promotions, reprioritize men’s and invest in innovation.

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23 Free Tools to Test a Website

Practical eCommerce

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.

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Accurate Product Information's Role in Grocery Retail | Salsify

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The U.S. grocery retail market remains strong, with in-store sales topping $880 billion in 2023, and e-retail revenue crossing the $920 million mark, according to Statista.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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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Why Knowledge Isn’t Just Power, It’s a Trap: The KM Antipattern Dilemma

Forrester eCommerce

Have you ever been part of a team where everyone seemed to guard their knowledge from other teams, like treasure, fearing that sharing might diminish their worth? Or perhaps you’ve witnessed an environment where the pursuit of individual success overshadows common goals?

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How Amazon, Poshmark and Rolling Stone Use Livestreaming to Break out from the Ecommerce Grid

Retail TouchPoints

Today’s consumers, especially Gen Z ( 73% ) and millennials ( 62% ), prefer to buy from a brand that offers interactive experiences that go beyond the standard ecommerce grid. And there’s no denying that video, whether live or recorded, is proving a powerful medium to create those experiences in digital environments. In fact, a study commissioned by real-time engagement platform Agora found that 61% of respondents under the age of 55 are interested in livestream shopping experiences, with

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Walmart confirms hundreds of coporate layoffs

RetailDive

The retailer also said “the majority” of remote workers and those at offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto, must relocate — mostly to its Arkansas headquarters.

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IKEA Oxford Street Delays Store Opening to Spring 2025 Amid Extensive Renovations

365 Retail

IKEA UK has announced a revised opening date for its new Oxford Street store, now set for spring 2025. The delay comes as renovations intensify on the historic Grade II listed building spanning seven floors, which will house the new city store. The project is led by Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group , the principal retailer of IKEA.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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.

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Protect Your Marketing Content in the Age of Social Media: Copyright, Trademark and Privacy

Digital Doughnut

Over the past several years, social media has completely changed how individuals and businesses communicate. Initially, it was meant to increase connectivity among the general population, but corporate interests have since taken advantage of the vast reach and marketing potential.

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Forrester’s RSAC 2024 Themes, Takeaways, and Observations

Forrester eCommerce

RSA Conference (RSAC) 2024 boasted 41,000 attendees, 600 exhibitors on the show floor, 425 sessions, and plenty of dashing around Moscone Center and its surrounding area for our analysts. The event, still the top dog of cybersecurity events, was packed, with announcements and press releases galore.

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Pinterest Moves into Print with Shoppable Issue of Real Simple

Retail TouchPoints

Real Simple magazine will launch its first-ever shoppable issue in partnership with Pinterest on May 17. Under the theme “Best & Brightest,” the issue spotlights 120 products alongside QR codes that link each section of the magazine to corresponding Pinterest boards where users can buy the products they see. Products range across categories from ceramic cookware to wireless bras, washable rugs and more.

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Macy’s and J.C. Penney have two very different real estate strategies

RetailDive

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?

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

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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Retailers Target Trio of Priorities To Build Connections With Customers, New American Express Research Finds

365 Retail

A combination of bricks and mortar expansion, e-commerce improvements and greater investment in marketing are key priorities this year for UK retailers in efforts to boost sales, according to new research from American Express. Amex’s research surveyed 500 senior decision makers across UK retail and hospitality businesses of all sizes, with at least one physical store, exploring their current challenges, investment priorities, and customer attraction strategies.

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Post Offices see highest ever monthly levels of cash deposits and withdrawals

TalkingRetail

New figures reveal a significant increase in cash transactions at Post Office branches in April, with cash deposits and withdrawals across the counter totalling £3.48bn across 11,500 branches, their highest levels ever. In the UK, total cash deposits (business and personal) stood at £2.

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Reflections on Qualtrics X4: AI-powered Research Is Promising If We Stick To The Research Basics 

Forrester eCommerce

Qualtrics introduced its AI-powered Strategy & Research suite at its summit, X4, and launched its “Strategic UX” product – officially entering the experience research space. The new product supports various UX research methods like video feedback, unmoderated usability testing, card sorting, and tree testing, and leverages AI to generate insights and recommended actions.

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Home Depot Launches ‘Moving Hub’ to Support Military Relocations

Retail TouchPoints

In honor of Armed Forces Day, the Home Depot has launched a new Military Moving hub featuring information and discounts tailored to the hundreds of thousands of active-duty military families that relocate every year. Military families relocate every two to three years on average, with military retirees relocating six or more times over the course of their military career.

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

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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The Container Store faces delisting as Q4 sales plunge

RetailDive

The retailer continues to struggle, especially with general merchandise. But margins expanded and losses narrowed for the quarter and full year.

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Amazon Prime Day 2024: How To Get Your Product Content Ready | Salsify

Salsify

Sometimes, good ideas need time to catch on — or at least a bit of tinkering right out of the box. Take Amazon’s first Prime Day in 2015: While initially touted as a blowout sale that could rival Black Friday, its debut was not quite a hit with consumers, per NBC News.

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Mirage Closes Ahead of Hard Rock Rebrand, 2027 Reopen Planned

RetailWire

The Mirage Hotel, credited with rebranding the Las Vegas Strip into a luxury resort destination, is shutting its doors this summer.

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Purge Network Myopathy With NAV

Forrester eCommerce

I can see clearly now the noise is gone! As Zero Trust mandates begin to creep into the private sector, organizations are tasked with the seemingly impossible: observe and inspect all network traffic regardless of direction (N/S/E/W), encryption, or location within the enterprise.

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The Circular Product Journey: Powering a Sustainable, Data-Driven Future With PIM

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.

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Best Buy Leans into Personalization with Mobile App Updates

Retail TouchPoints

Best Buy is rolling out new features in its mobile app to better personalize the shopping experience. The electronics retailer promises that “each time you open the app, your experience will become more tailored and relevant,” with My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total loyalty program members getting access to even more personalized offers and exclusive deals.

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CMOs enter ‘era of less’ as budgets plunge below pre-pandemic levels

RetailDive

Nearly two-thirds of marketers believe they have don’t the resources to execute 2024 strategies, while some are pinning their hopes on AI, per Gartner.

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New Ecommerce Tools: May 14, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week: shoppable video, digital payments, returns management, AI-powered pricing, generative-AI ad tools, and advertising for marketplace merchants. The post New Ecommerce Tools: May 14, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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California Electric Bill Overhaul: What’s Ahead

RetailWire

California’s electricity payment system is getting a makeover. Recently, state regulators greenlit a shift to flat-rate billing, aiming to curb surging energy costs. Under this new scheme, most customers of investor-owned utility companies will face a fixed monthly charge of $24.15, trimming the per-kilowatt-hour usage fee by five to seven cents.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.