Data & Insights What Google Analytics 4 Means for Your Ecommerce Site Earlier this spring, Google announced that its flagship analytics platform, Google Analytics, will be transitioning from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Beginning July of 2023, UA properties will no longer process new data. If you have an ecommerce site, you need to prepare for this change — and fast. More specifically, if […] Retail TouchPoints July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 4 min read Data & InsightsGoogleBig DataPredictions and ForecastsAI / MLShoppersOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationAgenciesFlagship StoresExecutivesStrategyAmazonMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Just how wrong were those 2021 valuations? Happy Monday. It’s Independence Day here in the United States, which means that much of TechCrunch is on holiday. But as last week came to a close, several important pieces of data dropped that are worth our consideration. Let’s not let that opportunity pass, day off or not. (Also, this is the last day of […] TechCrunch July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsBig DataHoliday & EventsStart UpsResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Consumers Do Not Want to Cook Dinner Time and time again regular readers of this blog have heard Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® explain how and why consumers do not want to invest the time to cook a meal from scratch. Rather consumer like to buy grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat or Heat-N-Eat meals or meal components. Yes, […] Grocerant Guru July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryBig DataMarketing: SocialData & InsightsRestaurantsMeta (Facebook)Thick DataDept. FreshConsultingTwitterInsight ProvidersBrick and MortarStrategyCOVID19Dept. DeliESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Ecommerce Product Releases: July 4, 2022 Twice monthly we publish a rundown of new products, updates, and services that could help merchants. This installment includes updates on live stream shopping, sales analytics, social commerce, and more. The post Ecommerce Product Releases: July 4, 2022 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsBig Datasocial commerceESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Email Marketing: Tips for Getting Started Looking to launch an email marketing program? Here’s a quick rundown of the basics from longtime contributor Carolyn Nye, addressing subscriber growth, vendor selection, frequency, and more. The post Email Marketing: Tips for Getting Started appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights No-code Apps Are Everywhere No-code tools and platforms allow users without programming skills to create apps and workflows. Shopify, Squarespace, Webflow, BigCommerce, Wix — all offer no-code capabilities. The post No-code Apps Are Everywhere appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsBig DataShopifyDept. NonfoodBigCommerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights On Books. The author of this post loves books and reads at least one a week. All of them in analog form which are marked and underlined using a very special instrument( Faber Castell pencil )and then the best lines are copied by hand using a decades old Mont Blanc pen onto parchment paper in leather bound […] Rishad Tobaccowala July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 6 min read Data & InsightsBig DataPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalGeneral BusinessMerchandisingUnileverSustainabilityStrategyInclusivityDept. HBCDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Equity crowdfunding appears immune to market volatility, on track for its best year yet Equity crowdfunding — or community raises, as the fundraising platforms involved prefer to call it — has grown steadily over the last few years. Regulations governing the process continue to evolve in the market’s favor, and 2022’s venture funding pullback may be the final piece needed to quiet the fundraising strategy’s naysayers for good. This […] TechCrunch July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 < 1 min read GovernmentStrategyResults & InvestmentHoliday & EventsData & InsightsBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain 1/3 Of US Retailers Are 8 weeks Away From Going Bust Due To Supply Chain Issues *80% of retailers have been hit with supply problems in the last year; *52% of shops and ecommerce brands have experienced stockouts, resulting in a loss of sales; *Supply crisis has added 23% to retailers’ costs over the last year and 51% have put up prices as a result; * Results are from a new […] Retail Minded July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 3 min read Operations & Supply ChainInternational - UKThick DataShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsGoogleBig DataStrategyTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodDeliveryKellogg'sResults & InvestmentBigCommerceShopifyHoliday & EventsExecutivesPartnershipsBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Summer Snacking is for Groups and Meal Replacement Small meals, or snacking has become a mainstay lifestyle for many in the United States according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Time starved, on-the-go consumers are replacing traditional meal periods with small meals or snacks that can fit into a pack on-the-go lifestyle according to Johnson. Sally Lyons […] Grocerant Guru July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersBig DataData & InsightsMarketing: SocialPepsiCoSustainabilityESG and CSRPackagingExecutivesEconomyDept. FreshStore LocationMeta (Facebook)Insight ProvidersConsultingTwitterTrends: ConsumerTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Tech doesn’t get more full circle than this Welcome to Startups Weekly, a fresh human-first take on this week’s startup news and trends. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. Tech innovation is a cycle, especially in the main character-driven world of early-stage venture capital and copycat nature of startups. The latest proof? Y Combinator this week announced Launch YC, a platform […] TechCrunch July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 5 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentAssociatesTrends: FinanceEconomyCryptoTwitterMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsNFTKellogg'sHealth & WellnessInstacartInclusivityStrategyPodcastsPartnershipsBig DataHoliday & EventsTrends: TechDept. FreshDeliveryData & InsightsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 2022 Mid-Year Retrospective with Sri & PVSB In this episode, Sri & PVSB engage in some rank punditry as they explore the state of the CPG/Retail industry half way into 2022. Topics they cover: State of omnichannel – ecommerce or store – who is winning? Implosion of immediate delivery vertical The emergence of live streaming & video Influence of digital content on […] The CPG Guys July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 < 1 min read PodcastsMarketing: Retail MediaCryptoStreamingDeliveryMarketing: Digital MediaOmnichannelCoca ColaRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionNFTTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreKellogg'sData & InsightsCOVID19Big Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Wayfair Participates in Autonomous Trucking Pilot Along Dallas-Houston Corridor Home furnishings retailer Wayfair will be part of a six-week autonomous delivery pilot this July and August along the I-45 corridor between Houston and Dallas. J.B. Hunt Transport Services will deploy the Waymo Driver solution, and will use J.B. Hunt 360 technology to automate processes such as check calls and transactions. “Real-time testing with customers […] Retail TouchPoints July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainTrends: TechAutonomous VehiclesDeliveryShoppersStore LocationMarketing: SocialSustainabilityData & InsightsBOPISBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodESG and CSRExecutivesBig DataWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation A USB standard for satellites? Slingshot 1 takes to orbit to test one Testing new satellites and space-based technologies has never been easy exactly, but it definitely could be easier. Slingshot 1, a 12U Cubesat mission just launched via Virgin Orbit, is an attempt to make building and testing a new satellite as easy as plugging a new keyboard into your computer. To say it’s “USB for space” […] TechCrunch July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 5 min read Technology & InnovationProcter & GambleBig DataData & InsightsDept. NonfoodAI / MLTech: IoTMarketing: BroadcastStore LocationTech: AIPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Ron Johnson’s Enjoy Technology Files for Bankruptcy, Set to be Sold Ron Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Enjoy Technology Back in 2016, Ron Johnson was asked in a fireside chat at Shoptalk about the biggest mistake he had ever made. His response: “Going to JCPenney.” Prior to his failed stint as JCPenney’s CEO, Johnson was riding high as the chief architect of the Apple Retail concept […] Retail TouchPoints July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationBankruptcyExecutivesConsumersGovernmentOperations & Supply ChainAcquisitionIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: SocialInternational - UKPartnershipsData & InsightsResults & InvestmentDept. Consumer ElectronicsBig DataTargetDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Half of consumers find rapid grocery delivery appealing Half of consumers find the idea of rapid grocery delivery in half an hour or less appealing, according to a report by data and digital consultancy TWC. The research reveals… The post Half of consumers find rapid grocery delivery appealing appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read ConsumersDeliveryQ CommerceTechnology & InnovationInternational - UKData & InsightsBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights See Wee Homes Opens Interior Décor Boutique to Support Charleston Community Retail TouchPoints July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsBig DataProcter & GambleStore LocationDept. NonfoodDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Google will start erasing location data for abortion clinic visits In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to strip federal abortion rights in the U.S., many people are questioning how the apps they use every day might suddenly be turned against them. As concerns mount over the endless well of data that tech companies built an entire industry around, Google is taking at least […] TechCrunch July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsBig DataStore LocationGoogleTechnology & InnovationConsumersVendorsHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Event review: Omnichannel Retail 2022 Customers are now demanding seamless experiences across channels, enhanced by rich data insights that personalises the interactions, which is fuelling the need for retailers to set… View Article The Retail Bulletin July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read OmnichannelData & InsightsBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Signed Up for a Trailhead Account? Here Are Your Next 4 Steps Step 1: Discover your ideal role Step 2: Make time for learning and plan your path Step 3: Build in-demand skills (and win prizes*) Step 4: Get support and build connections Choose your adventure! Popular Trailhead badges to get you started Trailhead—Salesforce’s free online learning platform—helps Trailblazers worldwide skill up and prepare for success in […] Salesforce July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 6 min read Data & InsightsBig DataTechnology & InnovationProcter & GambleMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationInternationalDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedPartnershipsAssociatesShoppersAI / MLPredictions and ForecastsEconomyFood DeliveryStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Rethink Personalization as Customer Understanding to Delight Customers Personalization is among the most hotly debated topics among marketers. To some, it’s the holy grail their organizations need to seize to delight existing customers, acquire new ones, and prove return on marketing spend. To others, it’s a false flag for invasive data collection and inaccurate promotions that alienate shoppers. One way to reframe the […] Jon Reily July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 3 min read ShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsBig DataTargetMarketing: TradeAmazonUnileverConsumersTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialExecutivesPartnershipsDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreKellogg'sVendorsDept. PerimeterDept. ApparelAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Cybercriminals and the Fraud Threat of Buy Now, Pay Later The second half of 2021 saw 35.5 billion online transactions processed with a global growth in volume of 44 percent year-over-year (YoY), according to a recent LexisNexis® Risk Solutions study. The study illustrated that accelerated digitalization, fueled by the pandemic, continues across a multitude of different demographics and geographies. This change in consumer mentality and […] Maanas Godugunur July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 3 min read ConsumersLegal & CriminalTrends: FinanceBNPLShoppersCOVID19GovernmentResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceESG and CSRProcter & GambleData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreTargetTechnology & InnovationBig DataAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The North Face ‘Lets the Data Lead the Design’ in Loyalty Program Relaunch In episode 356 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Erica Hood, director of global loyalty at The North Face, a VF Corporation brand, the premier exploration company in the world. Hood discusses her role and how she’s impacting The North Face’s global loyalty strategy (0:48), why the brand decided to redesign its XPLR Pass […] Joe Keenan July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyBig DataData & InsightsShoppersMarketing: BrandDept. Toys & GamesPepsiCoTechnology & InnovationDept. NonfoodESG and CSRMarketing: SocialPodcastsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Kohl’s Ends Buyout Talks With Franchise Group Kohl’s has rejected a $53-per-share takeover bid — down from a previous offer of $60 — from the Franchise Group (FRG), according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the retailer on July 1. “Despite a concerted effort on both sides, the current financing and retail environment created significant obstacles to reaching an acceptable and fully executable […] Melissa Campanelli July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read GovernmentSustainabilityBrick and MortarPress ReleasePredictions and ForecastsEconomyData & InsightsBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights RETHINK Retail’s Solution Spotlight: SheerID RETHINK Retail’s Solution Spotlight shines a light on industry vendors and what makes them distinct. This vendor spotlight is on SheerID, a digital verification platform that can instantly verify the identity of individuals and businesses. With SheerID, enterprises can deliver gated, personalized, and exclusive offers to their customers while mitigating fraud and friction. As a […] Rethink Retail July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsBig DataStreamingMarketing: BroadcastAmazonVendorsPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Beverage Coke, Lacoste see significant value for ‘Stranger Things’ product placements Ahead of the premiere of the second volume of the fourth season, YouGov Stream released data on the value of exposure for brands featured in the show. MarketingDive July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read Coca ColaData & InsightsBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Top Branding And Marketing Speakers If you could have your audience feel one emotion what would it be? Excitement? Empathy? Surprise? Answering this question and building your next event around your desired emotional response can make all of the difference in how it is valued and what is remembered. Neurologist Donald Calne sums up the power of emotion: “Reason leads […] Branding Strategy July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 2 min read Marketing: BrandStrategyPhilanthropyMarketing: SocialOwned Brands (Private Label)SustainabilityData & InsightsConsumersBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants How the KFC Crocs shoe became the hottest item at Fashion Week The KFC x Crocs Clogs sold out quickly after New York Fashion Week influencer event, winning KFC an award in the ‘Events: New Product or Service Launch’ category of Ragan’s 2021 Media Relations Awards. After grabbing attention with its Extra Crispy Sunscreen, fried chicken-scented scratch ‘n’ sniff Valentine’s Day cards, and an 11 Herbs & […] PR Daily July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 2 min read RestaurantsDept. ApparelPartnershipsMarketing: SocialConsumersHealth & WellnessESG and CSRPress ReleaseData & InsightsEconomyDept. HBCProcter & GambleDept. GroceryBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Data & Insights Custom Teeth Guards Propel Online Dental Lab Selling custom-fitted teeth guards would seemingly involve in-person visits from customers. But not for Pro Teeth Guard. It sells made-to-order guards online. President JP Ji explains. The post Custom Teeth Guards Propel Online Dental Lab appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read PepsiCoData & InsightsBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Put Your Computer Vision Models In “The Matrix” With Synthetic Data As artificial intelligence charges forward on many fronts, computer vision continues to be one of, if not the most, critical method of connecting the real and digital worlds. Computer vision is now well out of niche implementations and use-cases and has mass-market appeal across industries and applications. Despite its usefulness, computer vision is hamstrung by […] Forrester July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 < 1 min read Data & InsightsBig DataTechnology & InnovationTech: AIAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants CPG: NonFood Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces How the KFC Crocs shoe became the hottest item at Fashion Week The KFC x Crocs Clogs sold out quickly after New York Fashion Week influencer event, winning KFC an award in the ‘Events: New Product or Service Launch’ category of Ragan’s 2021 Media Relations Awards. After grabbing attention with its Extra Crispy Sunscreen, fried chicken-scented scratch ‘n’ sniff Valentine’s Day cards, and an 11 Herbs & […] Written by PR Daily July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events The 2022 Back to School Survey: 1,400 Moms Talk BTS Shopping What do you get when you combine one of the largest shopping events of the year with historic levels of inflation, stock shortages, and labor issues? We’ll tell you exactly what you get… You get the 2022–23 Back to School (BTS) shopping season. As noted in Field Agent’s Back to School Success Kit: How Brands […] Written by Field Agent July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Consumers rank planetary health over population health Issues related to transparency and building consumer trust have led Innova Market Insights’ trend reports for several years. Now those trends are zeroing in on sustainability with a shift in key consumer concerns about the environment. Written by Food Business News July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Kohl’s Ends Sales Talks With FRG, Citing Uncertain Retail and Financial Environment Kohl’s is off the sales block following the end of talks with Franchise Group (FRG), which has been the highest bidder for the company since the retailer began seeking a buyer in January 2022. When exclusive acquisition negotiations began in early June, FRG proposed $60 per share for Kohl’s, a valuation of $8 billion, eventually […] Written by Retail TouchPoints July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Department: Foodservice Underground Donut Tour Launches in Dublin Today, the Underground Donut Tour, the World's Best Donut Tour, is launching their first tour within the European Union, specifically, in Dublin, Ireland. The Underground Donut Tour has been running for 7 years across the US and the UK, including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, Portland, Seattle, Boston, Nashville, New Orleans, London and now adding Dublin to our roster. Hosting thousands of guests from around the world and showcasing the best doughnuts each city has to offer. Written by PR Newswire July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked