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8 Reasons to Use Kickstarter to Launch Your Next Product

Launching a product is one of the riskiest parts of running a business. But if you plan to sell products, launching is inevitable. So, you will want to find a way to do that in the least risky, most productive way possible. For a lot of business owners, that means launching a Kickstarter campaign. There […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Martech for 2025: A brand-new, 108-page report on AI use cases, stack foundations, and market structure

Happy holiday season, ye merry marketing maestros! Here’s a marvelous way to get prepped and psyched for the New Year that’s right around the corner. Frans Riemersma and I just released our latest report, Martech for 2025. It’s 108 pages of our latest research and analysis of what’s actually happening with marketing technology in the […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Banner Black Friday Sales Bode Well for Holiday Season

Easing inflation, the looming threat of potential tariffs and heavy discounting saw Americans spend in record numbers over the Thanksgiving weekend, with U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive) up 3.4% on Black Friday according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all payment types. Online sales saw an even bigger bump, with […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Including Scala, StrongPoint, and Circana: RTIH presents last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including BP, M&S Food, Retail Insight, Rimi, Harrison Retail, Boden, Peak, Bealls, Legion Technologies, SPAR International, East of England Co-op, Northeast Grocery, Amazon, and Steve Madden. Rimi Rimi (part of ICA Group), has placed an order with […]
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  1. Merchandising

5 Simple Ways To Elevate Customer Perception Without Breaking The Bank

When you’re on a budget, every small method of improving customer experience counts. Quality doesn’t have to mean expensive; you can make thoughtful, affordable upgrades to give you an edge and impress your customers without spending more than you can afford.  Here are 5 simple, budget-friendly ways to boost how customers perceive your brand and […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Pulling Back the Covers on Casper Sleep with Joe Megibow, CEO

Joining us for another interview recorded live in the Bambuser remote podcast studio at Shoptalk Fall event is Joe Megibow, Casper Sleep’s CEO. Joe is a veteran of both more traditional companies as well as disruptor brands, and he helps us understand the evolution of digitally-native brands, the trials and tribulations of trying to reinvent […]
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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. Data & Insights

What is E-Commerce Automation And How It Works For Your Business

Did you know that e-commerce sales are expected to grow to $6.3 trillion in 2024 and $7.9 trillion by 2027? Verdict: E-commerce is growing. And the result — competing businesses, especially market leaders are keen to lean on innovation in order to stay relevant and at the top. If you’d like to be a part […]
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  1. Data & Insights

BFCM 2024: How E-commerce Businesses Can Prepare for Success

Just like how the Super Bowl is a day for sports enthusiasts or the re-release of a famous franchise movie is a treat for the fans, Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) is a tailor-made event for e-commerce businesses to boost revenue, attract new customers, and build brand loyalty.  As BFCM 2024 approaches in less […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

How To Master Your Inventory Management On Shopify

Managing your Shopify inventory is essential if you want to keep your customers happy and run your business smoothly. If you think your inventory management needs improvement, this article offers some essential tips to help you optimize this important aspect of running your business on Shopify. Conduct Regular Inventory Counts First, it’s important to make sure […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Luggage Brand Béis Rolls Out Resale Offering

Seeking to score in the fast-growing resale market, luggage brand Béis has launched Second Béis using the Trove platform. The ecommerce experience from Trove, which acquired the full-service resale platform Recurate in August 2024, includes mixed-cart functionality that allows customers to combine both new and used products in a single checkout. Powered by Trove resale […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Six must have features for modern retail success

Thriving in the “offline” and online retail landscape poses greater challenges than before. Reports indicate that online purchases make up 20% of all transactions. As a result, businesses have had to innovate to differentiate themselves. Opting to upgrade your daily sales features is a valuable investment. These features can help expand your e-commerce venture and […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Including THG Fulfil, Instacart, and Deliverect: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including HORNBACH Baumarkt, Blue Yonder, One Stop, The Very Group, Puma, CarrefourSA, Lidl Ireland, Shopify, Londis, The Range, Wilko, Primark, and GoWit. Instacart Instacart’s FoodStorm (OMS) technology is announcing new capabilities that will be available for retailers […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Roku Debuts Self-Service Ad Manager, Enables Shopify-Powered Checkouts

Streaming TV platform Roku has introduced Roku Ads Manager, a self-service solution for purchasing CTV advertising. The new solution enables Shopify merchants to launch shoppable ads that allow consumers to check out onscreen using their Roku remote. “We’re expanding our partnership with Roku to leverage Shopify’s Checkout and unlock a new self-serve sales channel for […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Roblox Unlocks In-Game Commerce with Shopify Integration

Roblox has announced a new commerce integration with Shopify that will allow brands with Shopify storefronts to sell physical items directly in their Roblox games. Shopify plans to begin piloting the integration soon, with a larger launch of the capability planned for 2025. Shopify President Harley Finkelstein as a Roblox character. (Image courtesy Shopify) “You’ll […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

HomeByMe research focuses on supercharging home improvement customer experiences

Home improvement retailers are under constant scrutiny today. Every customer interaction, whether online or in-store, is a chance to earn a positive review – or risk a negative one. And a staggering 95% of consumers read online reviews as part of their purchasing journey for home products (Brand Rated). So, how can furniture and DIY […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Mobile Sales Surpass Desktop Purchases

As the shift to mobile shopping accelerates, e-commerce is poised to play a pivotal role in driving sales through the holiday season and beyond, with mobile devices expected to outpace desktop purchases for the first time. Join us as we explore the key trends that contributed to July’s retail sales growth and what lies ahead. […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Universal Standard’s CEO talks inclusivity, legacy and brand-building

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In 2015, Polina Veksler and Alexandra Waldman launched the inclusively sized women’s fashion label Universal Standard with an eight-piece collection offering sizes ranging from 10 to 28. “When Alex and I first founded the brand, we had no fashion industry experience,” Veksler, […]
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Shopify, YouTube expand partnership

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief Through an affiliate program, Shopify merchants now have access to thousands of creators to showcase their products. Published Aug. 22, 2024 By Tatiana Walk-Morris A collaboration with Shopify is part of YouTube’s ongoing investment in social commerce. Courtesy of Shopify “}]] 
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  1. Media & Marketing

YouTube Expands Shopify Partnership to Amp Up Creators’ Affiliate Efforts

In 2023, people watched over 30 billion hours of shopping related videos on YouTube, according to the company. Now the video platform is looking to extend its reach into the world of commerce even further through an expansion of its partnership with Shopify. Eligible Shopify Plus and Shopify Advanced merchants in the U.S. can now […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Trove Acquires Recurate to Bolster Recommerce Offering for Brands

Trove, a key player in the branded resale and customer trade-in space, has acquired full-service resale platform Recurate to solidify its position in the evolving and ever-expanding recommerce market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.   With this acquisition, Trove will integrate its resale capabilities, which include store trade-ins, digital trade-ins, returns processing, non-new […]
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  1. Data & Insights

How To Keep Your E-Commerce Store’s Return Rate In Check

Here’s the thing — returns are a great benefactor to your CX but that’s only when they’re handled right. However, if they are left unchecked and run rampant, they can have serious consequences for your business across multiple areas. Therefore, it is important to address a high return rate to ensure you handle returns effectively. […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

How To Streamline Your Retail Inventory Management In 2024

In the age of e-commerce, it is important to ensure that every store owner has the ability to efficiently manage inventory.  Retail business these days is not only offline but also online. Regardless, the importance of inventory management remains the same. In this guide, we’ll discuss how you can streamline the process and utilize various […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Thrills & Perils of a Company of One

image by adamc88 using Mid-Journey This is the fourth in a six part series on the importance of having a “Company of One” mindset. The first three posts covered: Adopting a Company of One Mindset 3 Keys for a Company of One Mindset. Future Proofing Careers with a Company of One Mindset. These posts clearly […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

But all I found was sausage rolls and ATMs: RTIH’s most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including Greggs, Monzo, Vista Technology Support, Shopify, The Range, Asda, EE, The Perfume Shop, Accenture, and GlassesUSA.com. Greggs and Monzo team on sausage roll ATM in Newcastle: check out this week’s coolest retail technology plays RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott added to e-commerce giant Shopify’s board of directors

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott has joined Shopify’s board of directors. Shopify President Harley Finkelstein, said: “Kevin is a titan of innovation. His fingerprints are all over the best teams in tech and some of the best products. He’s a leader in emerging tech and the future of AI.” “He is a natural fit to help […]
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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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2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]
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Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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