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All American eyes on the Trump administration: our most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including Cart.com, Primark, Amazon, Ikea, Reckon.ai, Hugo Boss, Qsic, Outdoor and Cycle Concepts partners, and Pricer. Cart.com research finds retailers prepping 2025 investments in CX, AI, machine learning and data analytics Unified commerce solutions provider, Cart.com, has released survey findings among […]
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Curbing the $890 Billion Return Problem: Proactive Solutions for Retailers

With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers. According to the latest data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), merchandise returns are projected to reach an astounding $890 billion in 2024, accounting for approximately 16.9% of sales. While this underscores the inevitability of returns, it […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Can Brands Compete Through the Payment Experience?

The payment experience has always been considered a “necessary evil” for ecommerce sites. There’s information merchants need to accept, validate and fulfill online orders.  But now, technology is turning the payment experience into an opportunity for differentiation. During this week’s Retail Remix, two executives embedded in this exciting new world of payment share their thoughts […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

We Need to Talk About Porch Piracy 

In an era when online shopping is not just a convenience but a way of life, a new menace is plaguing consumers and retailers alike: porch piracy. Our recent research reveals that over a third of U.S. online shoppers have fallen victim to this form of theft within the past year. The situation is particularly […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Patagonia Deploys New Resale Tech that Integrates Pre-Owned and New Products

Patagonia has become the first brand to make use of Trove’s new Resale Plugin, which allows brands to seamlessly integrate pre-owned items alongside new products on their existing ecommerce platforms. The Resale Plugin tool is designed to be a low-barrier solution for brands of all sizes to easily integrate resale into their offering. Trove has […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

How Do You Make Instant Commerce Happen?

Merchants of all sizes and across categories have heard the call: to survive in an era of heightened expectations, they must empower consumers to buy anytime, anywhere and in any way they want. And oh yeah, they have to get those products to customers’ doorsteps faster.  Companies like Feedonomics are making it a reality by […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

How to master your inventory management

If you want to stay afloat as an e-commerce business, you need to do more than just make consistent sales. When the sales start coming in, great – but the more popular your site becomes, the more cracks will become exposed in a poor inventory setup. Effectively tracking and managing your stock is key to […]
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Footwear retailer Soletrader unveils new headless e-commerce site using BigCommerce platform

Soletrader has launched its new headless and composable website on the BigCommerce platform. Founded over 60 years ago, Soletrader has more than 28 bricks and mortar stores and concessions across the UK, trading as Soletrader and Sole. “We had replatformed our previous websites only three years ago, and they were very much still fit for […]
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2024 RTIH Innovation Awards judge Carole Kingsbury takes on Chief Technology Officer role at C&C Group

C&C Group, an Irish manufacturer, marketer and distributor of alcoholic drinks, has appointed Carole Kingsbury as its new CTO. Last year, Kingsbury departed Ted Baker, where she served as Director of IT, with plans to take some time out. “Not often we get the opportunity to take a break in our world,” she told RTIH […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

British Home Improvement Retailer MKM Lays the Foundation for Future Success with New Composable Website

MKM Building Supplies is one of the leading home improvement purveyors for both commercial and DIY customers throughout the United Kingdom, known for its personal touch and localized offerings. But when it came to serving customers online, the company was decidedly behind the times. Image courtesy MKM “As a business, MKM is very traditional; people […]
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The online gloves are off: BigCommerce CEO Brent Bellm slams “baseless” Shopify total cost of ownership claims

Brent Bellm, Chief Executive Officer at BigCommerce, has taken to social media to hit out at e-commerce rival Shopify. Last week, the latter flagged up a study claiming that it has the best total cost of ownership in commerce. “We are better value because where our competitors put their complexity onto the backs of their […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

3 Ecommerce Logistics Trends that are Changing Retail Right Now

The ecommerce industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with global sales reaching an estimated $5.8 trillion in 2023, according to research by Statista. The same study suggests this trend is only expected to continue: by 2027, the global retail ecommerce market is projected to grow by 39% and surpass the $8 trillion mark. […]
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  1. Retail Operations

DNA Payments Group hires Adyen’s Jan-Pieter Lips as CEO as it eyes next phase of growth in UK and EU

DNA Payments Group, an omnichannel payments company operating in the UK and EU, has appointed former Adyen executive, Jan-Pieter (JP) Lips, as its new Chief Executive Officer.  He will be responsible for DNA Payments’ next period of growth as the company continues to develop and provide payments solutions into fast growing vertical market sectors such […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Kitchen Brand Houzer Invests in D2C Growth

While at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York City this week, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan spoke with Michael Challinger, CEO of Houzer, an emerging kitchen and bathroom product company, to learn more about the brand’s partnership with commerce platform BigCommerce. Challinger discusses transforming the Houzer digital business after joining the company as CEO, why […]
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  1. Data & Insights

3 Ways AI Can Benefit Retailers in 2024

The National Retail Federation forecasted 2023 holiday sales to grow between 3 percent and 4 percent. And while sales growth has slowed due to the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and other factors, retailers must still compete — if not compete even harder — for consumers’ eyeballs and wallets. The smartest retailers will leverage advanced technologies like […]
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  1. Channel: Marketplace

Why Shopify’s 2023 AI Releases Could Change the SMB E-Commerce Game

Rare is the e-commerce small to midsize business (SMB) that has the time, resources and expertise to build its own website. It’s basically Amazon.com, Shopify, a Shopify competitor, or bust. Thanks to a bunch of artificial intelligence-powered releases from Shopify in the second half of 2023, that’s not necessarily as limiting as it might sound. […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Including HMV, Asda, and Ikea UK: RTIH presents the retail technology week in numbers

Do you like numbers? Do you like retail systems news? Then this is the article for you. Including TrusTrace, New Look, Square, Fossil Group, NewStore, InPost, and the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards. 5…This week, we announced the winning submissions for the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by PMC, FreedomPay, Worldpay from FIS, CADS, 3D Cloud […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Embracing The Retail Renaissance: Strategies For Independent Retailers

In this era of the “Retail Renaissance,” independent retailers are in a prime position to carve their niche in the market through innovative marketing ideas and concepts. The fusion of digital technology, experiential engagement, and personalized narratives empowers these retailers to thrive. Research shows that 75% of businesses increased their credibility and trust by harnessing […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Crafting A Unique Brand Identity And Customer Engagement In Retail

Imagine walking into a store where every detail, from the decor to the products on the shelves, tells a compelling story. A story that captivates your senses and entices you to become a part of it. Welcome to the world of crafting a unique brand identity and customer engagement in retail. In this article, we […]
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Interview: Andrew Chan, Co-founder & CMO – AfterShip

On June 8 and 9, 2022, Deliver Event took place in Amsterdam. This event gave us the opportunity to meet and exchange with logistics solutions from all over the world. In this context, I had the opportunity to exchange with Andrew Chan, co-founder and CMO at AfterShip. The company, now based in Hong-Kong, had its […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Jason & Scot Show Episode 284 Annual Predictions 2022

A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 284 is our annual predictions episode for 2021 and a recap of our 2021 predictions. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Podcast RSS SoundCloud TuneIn iHeartRadio Google Play Music Overcast Pocket Casts Facebook 2021 Predictions Recap Jason: Made to Order apparel business > […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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