Technology & Innovation How Businesses Can Use Emerging Technology To Extract Value From Social Media While the COVID-19 pandemic did slow the economy down amidst a lot of problems, it also led to an e-commerce surge and accelerated digital transformation by 5 years. What was considered futuristic is now being experienced in the present and businesses who haven’t implemented them are considered outdated. This is because, with growing advancements, comes […] Latest Shipment May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIESG and CSRMarketing: SocialShoppersTech: AR and VRsocial commerceData & InsightsCompetitionMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationCOVID19Dept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryMetaverseCustomer ExperienceTargetEconomyDept. ApparelMarketing: MobileResults & InvestmentPartnershipsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainTwitterWarby Parker 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Shopping Center Marketing: Retail’s Most Expensive Gym Membership? Have you noticed all the stores at your local shopping center vying for your attention? The big, bold signs advertising special sales, discounts and events? These marketing tactics not only cost time, but they also come with a hefty price tag. But did you know that there are usually digital and physical marketing opportunities baked […] Retail Remix Podcast May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationPartnershipsMarketing: SocialEconomyTrends: RetailTrends: MarketingStrategyStore Locationsocial commercePricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeIndustry Conferences and EventsESG and CSRBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How Qalara is Helping Ethical Brands Scale As businesses expand globally, they begin to face more complex issues such as global payments, ambiguous compliance requirements and language barriers – and that’s just naming a few! But Aditi Pany founded Qalara to help small and emerging brands scale more seamlessly, and empower retailers to discover these brands, too! During this episode of Retail […] Retail Remix Podcast May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTrends: Retailsocial commerceOperations & Supply ChainIndustry Conferences and EventsESG and CSRConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Setting your retail business apart: innovations that can make a difference Opening a successful retail business takes a lot of hard work and dedication- especially in today’s market where competition is stiff. However, with the right innovations, your retail business can flourish and attract more customers than ever before. This article will discuss some creative and informative ideas that can set your retail business apart and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 3 min read ShoppersESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialData & InsightsOmnichannelSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreConsumersCompetitionBrick and MortarTrends: RetailMeta (Facebook)TargetMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelMarketing: TradePredictions and Forecastssocial commerceStrategyTech: CashierlessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Youthforia Founder on Creating Content that Connects…and Drives Commerce Gone are the days of overwhelming and uninspiring beauty shopping online. With Youthforia’s branded ecommerce site, robust content strategy and seamless beauty discovery platform, we see a new era of online shopping for the beauty consumer. Fiona Co Chan, Founder and CEO of Youthforia, has focused on leveling up the way sustainable skincare and makeup […] Retail Remix Podcast May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationESG and CSRSustainabilityMeta (Facebook)Trends: RetailCustomer Experiencesocial commerceShoppersIndustry Conferences and EventsExecutivesStrategyTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Social Revenue May Be 245% More Than Reported. Here’s Why and What You Can Do to Fix it New research shows that only 29 percent of brand site social revenue is currently being tracked by typical analytics and reporting tools. This leaves 71 percent of revenue coming from social channels being incorrectly attributed to direct website visitors. The signs have been there for a while: Consumers are spending on average two-and-a-half hours each […] Charles Nicholls April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 4 min read ESG and CSRShoppersConsumersTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsMarketing: Socialsocial commerceThick DataDept. NonfoodTikTokRestaurantsLegal & CriminalStore LocationResults & InvestmentGoogleMeta (Facebook)AIMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationInsight ProvidersAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Unlocking the Power of Subscription Commerce Subscription models have evolved beyond offering consumers merely convenience and savings. Look at companies like FabFitFun, which now offer curation tools, loyalty programs, access to community and so much more to create a loyal customer base. During this episode of Retail Remix, host Alicia Esposito chats with Paul Chambers, CEO and Co-founder of the Subscription […] Retail Remix Podcast April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersMarketing: SocialTwitterTechnology & InnovationConsumersTrends: RetailStrategysocial commerceMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionIndustry Conferences and EventsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. NonfoodData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations The Future of Retail CX: A SXSW Panel Recap On Tues., March 14, I sat down with the chief digital officer of e.l.f. Beauty, Ekta Chopra; GM of new business at Poshmark, Adam Crouch; and vice president of customer growth and marketing of Albertsons Companies, Francisco Bram at SXSW to discuss the future of digital customer experience in a session called “The Future of […] Melissa Minkow April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 3 min read Customer ExperienceConsumersShoppersRecommerceAlbertsons / SafewayPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsIndustry Conferences and EventsTrends: RetailHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOmnichannelDept. HBCESG and CSRBig DataTechnology & InnovationKellogg'sBrick and MortarMerchandisingMarketing: SocialTargetsocial commerceMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodExecutivesStrategyInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing TikTok Open To Big Retail Partnerships In US From The Information: “TikTok has ambitions to transform its app into a U.S. shopping destination and is open to working with big retail partners including Walmart to make that happen, according to TikTok’s head shopping executive in the U.S.” According to the story, Sandie Hawkins, TikTok’s general manager of U.S. e-commerce, says that “the company […] MorningNewsBeat April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 2 min read PartnershipsMarketing: SocialTikTokESG and CSRGovernmentConsumersData & InsightsExecutivesWalmartMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply Chainsocial commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How Tractor Supply Uses Technology to Engage and Empower Associates As retailers consider investing in in-store technology, their goals typically fall into two categories: efficiency and engagement. Some retailers may want to focus on making employees’ lives easier while others may want to prioritize high-touch service to shoppers. How can retailers determine which model makes the most sense? Is it possible to prioritize both goals […] Retail Remix Podcast April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAssociatesTractor Supply CompanyShoppersMarketing: SocialResults & InvestmentData & InsightsCustomer ExperiencePartnershipsMarketing: ShopperMarketing: In StoreIndustry Conferences and EventsESG and CSRThick Datasocial commerceTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing ‘The Spotify of Fashion’: A Look Inside the New Shopping Platform from the Founder of True Fit These days it seems that facilitating discovery is the holy grail of ecommerce. Countless companies both big and small — including Meta, Pinterest and Google — are trying to tackle the challenge of making shopping online more like shopping IRL, where inspiration can strike at any moment and from any direction. One of the newest […] Retail TouchPoints April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. ApparelConsumersMarketing: SocialStreamingMarketing: BroadcastShoppersESG and CSRMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)Marketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsData & InsightsExecutivesGoogleDept. NonfoodDept. FreshInternational - North AmericaMarketing: PrintMarketing: UGCOperations & Supply ChainPodcastssocial commerceLegal & CriminalTikTok 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Why Enterprise Retailers Need Composable Commerce to Modernize Their E-Commerce Operations With a macroeconomic headwind looming, now is the time for enterprise retailers to reduce their exposure and risk with the objective of making smart investments in their technology stacks to future-proof their e-commerce operations to ensure adaptability during periods of economic uncertainty. Composable commerce — a modular approach that allows merchants to customize their tech […] Meghan Stabler April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainEconomyResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsBigCommerceCustomer ExperienceShoppersConsumersDept. NonfoodESG and CSRVendorsMarketing: Tradesocial commerceExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Bringing Food & Beverage Innovation to Target Expanding your brand into a new market or category can be tricky. How much should you innovate and expand upon what you already do? What do customers expect from such an experience? Rick Gomez, EVP and Chief Food & Beverage Officer at Target, played a crucial role in transforming the retailer’s identity from a typical […] Retail Remix Podcast April 10, 2023April 10, 2023 2 min read Dept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryTargetTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: SocialTwitterTrends: RetailIndustry Conferences and EventsExecutivesPredictions and Forecastssocial commerceShoppersDept. FuelData & InsightsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationESG and CSRDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing What Is Social Commerce and Why Should You Care About It? The online shopping experience has grown exponentially in recent years and has changed to encompass much more than just a website with an online storefront. Think about it, when was the last time you were scrolling through your social media and came across an ad for a product? Nearly every time, right? It usually goes […] Wiser Retail Strategies April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 6 min read Marketing: SocialESG and CSRsocial commerceShoppersMeta (Facebook)TikTokConsumersTargetTwitterStore LocationData & InsightsThick DataCOVID19DeliveryDept. ApparelDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMarketing: TradeMarketing: UGCOperations & Supply ChainBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Closing the Gap Between Digital & Physical Luxury Experiences In the luxury space, in-person experiences are still king. Brand representatives are able to provide high-touch service that allows them to personally consult, fit and connect with customers. But as consumers increasingly consult digital channels, luxury brands are struggling to truly capitalize on new service and engagement opportunities. During this episode of Retail Remix, host […] Retail Remix Podcast April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 < 1 min read Customer ExperienceShoppersMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)ConsumersOmnichannelESG and CSRIndustry Conferences and EventsTrends: Retailsocial commerceStrategyConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Ecommerce Product Releases: April 3, 2023 This installment of our twice-monthly rundown includes updates on social commerce, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, buy-now-pay-later, product analytics, digital file storage, and more. The post Ecommerce Product Releases: April 3, 2023 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 < 1 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationTech: AR and VRTech: AIsocial commerceMetaverseESG and CSRAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Gen Z, Social Commerce and Frictionless Tech Steal the Show at Shoptalk 2023 Retail was center stage this week as industry leaders from more than 60 countries traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend Shoptalk’s best-attended event yet. This year’s production theme was The Stage of Retail, which was presented through a spectacle of stage-framing velveteen and theatrics that ushered curious conference goers from session to session over […] Rethink Retail March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 6 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIIndustry Conferences and EventsMarketing: SocialESG and CSRShoppersData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainTikToksocial commerceDept. ApparelCOVID19ExecutivesAssociatesDeliveryInternationalStrategyMarketing: VoiceInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarDept. HBCPredictions and ForecastsTargetDept. NonfoodMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Insights Show How Social Commerce Strategies Are Capturing Shoppers’ Attention Social commerce is growing quickly, and it could funnel cash to eCommerce brands that use the right strategy. According to a Statista report, sales via social media platforms are forecast to streak to $2.9 trillion by 2026. MikMak March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 < 1 min read ESG and CSRShoppersData & Insightssocial commercePredictions and ForecastsMarketing: SocialStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem How LePrix is Using Tech to Advance Luxury Wholesale Retail TouchPoints has been studying and reporting on the evolution of resale for years. Over this time, we’ve seen consumer behaviors shift and demand accelerate, which means retailers have had to rethink the way they research and source “pre-loved” goods. How do they find the right wholesale partners? What are the risks they face while […] Retail Remix Podcast March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 < 1 min read RecommerceTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterData & InsightsPartnershipsTrends: RetailTrends: TechIndustry Conferences and EventsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. Apparelsocial commerceConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food TheMall.io Launches Starburst Juicyverse at SXSW 2023! TheMall.io, the world’s largest virtual shopping mall, has teamed up with Mars to launch the Starburst Juicyverse, a vibrant and colorful metaverse filled with fruit-inspired characters and designs, in collaboration with MetaVRse and BambuMeta® Web3 Loyalty. The new addition to TheMall.io’s virtual shopping experience was unveiled at SXSW 2023, and features a range of exclusive […] Rethink Retail March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read Mars Inc.Data & InsightsIndustry Conferences and EventsBrick and Mortarsocial commerceDept. FreshMetaverseTrends: TechTechnology & InnovationNFTMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. ApparelCryptoblockchain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Living Proof brings personalized beauty quiz to the metaverse The hair care brand unveiled a virtual shopping experience that helps customers find a custom routine and purchase products. RetailDive March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read MetaverseDept. HBCTrends: TechMarketing: Direct & Personalizationsocial commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Adult Beverage How to Thrive with Social Commerce in 2023 ft. MikMak, Salsify, and AB InBev Social commerce shows no signs of stopping, with Global sales through social media platforms climbing to $992B in 2022. That figure is estimated to hit $2.9 trillion by 2026. MikMak March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 < 1 min read CPG: Adult BeverageESG and CSRsocial commerceMarketing: SocialPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Why Retail Media Networks Are the Future of Retail Social media. TV. Influencer marketing. Search. They’re big, they’re glitzy, and often seen as the most popular advertising channels. But there’s another serious contender on the block: retail media networks (RMNs). Though online RMNs have been around since the launch of Amazon.com’s ad business in 2012, it’s only recently that they’re gaining real traction among […] Navid Nassiri March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsAmazonTrends: RetailESG and CSRConsumersMarketing: OOHMarketing: SocialWalmartShoppersMarketing: In Storesocial commerceConsultingMarketing: BroadcastTechnology & InnovationExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionThick DataRoundelTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing What Is Social Commerce? Salsify After a long day of work, you’re scrolling through your Instagram feed when you spot the cocktail napkins you’ve been on the hunt for, posted by your favorite home goods shop. Salsify March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 < 1 min read ESG and CSRsocial commerceDept. BeverageMarketing: SocialMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How Digital Transformation Will Evolve the Retail Sector in 2023? In the ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses in various industries strive to remain relevant and competitive. The retail sector is no different. The increasing inclination of customers towards online platforms and intense competition in the market has put pressure on retailers. That is why they are embracing digital transformation at a rapid pace. The global market […] Harikrishna Kundariya February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIShoppersData & InsightsOmnichannelESG and CSRConsumersMarketing: SocialDeliveryBrick and MortarTrends: Techsocial commerceOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsTech: AIMeta (Facebook)BOPISCompetitionMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazonDept. NonfoodMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations [Podcast] Conversations in CX This podcast series explores the customer experience related to CPaaS, the future of retailer technology, leadership, and social commerce. RetailDive February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 < 1 min read Customer ExperiencePodcastsTechnology & Innovationsocial commerceShoppersPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Ecommerce Product Releases: February 15, 2023 This installment of our twice-monthly series includes updates live video commerce, shipping services, social commerce, and more. The post Ecommerce Product Releases: February 15, 2023 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 < 1 min read Data & Insightssocial commerceOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Social Media Uncertainty Sets the Stage for DTC Selling Aligned with expanded omnichannel capabilities, brands looking to ramp up efforts to accommodate in-person and online shopping interest can look across a variety of avenues — including social media. A new method of selling, social commerce was the shiny branch of omnichannel that many expected to take off thanks to social media’s advantages of appealing to […] Ted Rogers February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 3 min read ESG and CSRMarketing: SocialShoppersOmnichannelConsumersTikTokGovernmentEconomyCustomer ExperiencePackagingThick DataStrategysocial commerceTwitterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Retail MediaSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Artificial intelligence in shopping: how it is changing the way we shop As technology continues to evolve, it will inevitably profoundly impact our daily lives. In particular, artificial intelligence (AI) has already begun to revolutionise the way we shop. There are shopping websites like www.decoder.com, which are powered by AI that can provide personalised recommendations on what to buy and where to shop based on a customer’s […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersAIOperations & Supply ChainTech: AIData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & Personalizationsocial commerceReturnsCustomer ExperienceTech: CashierlessPredictions and ForecastsAmazonDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and MortarAssociatesMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Shoptalk Europe announces the 2023 Agenda Shoptalk Europe knows that innovation isn’t a luxury – it’s business critical. As the European retail environment is disrupted by dynamic consumer behaviours, an abundance of new digital technologies, and a challenging economic backdrop, this is the exact moment when winning businesses will look beyond the short-term and accelerate, not slow down, their digital transformation. […] Rethink Retail February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 3 min read Industry Conferences and EventsTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMetaversePredictions and ForecastsEconomyMarketing: Retail Mediasocial commerceStreamingSustainabilityTech: AR and VRTech: RoboticsTrends: RetailTrends: TechAssociatesMerchandisingConsumersBrick and MortarCoca ColaCryptoDept. ApparelDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesESG and CSRExecutivesMarketing: BroadcastUnileverAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Adventure and novelty identified as 2023 flavor trends Kerry’s Flavor Insights report reveals 2023 foodservice consumer trends. Written by Food Business News June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Instacart piloting ‘favorite shopper’ feature The feature, which allows consumers to single out their preferred in-store shoppers to fulfill future orders, will roll out in the coming weeks among select users. Dive Brief: Instacart said in a Tuesday blog it will pilot a feature for customers that lets them select their favorite personal shoppers to fulfill online orders. Select customers and personal shoppers […] Written by Grocery Dive May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats Albertsons gives its Signature private brands a single identity The grocer is bringing its Signature Farms, Signature Care and Signature Cafe private labels under its flagship Signature Select brand and has launched a new advertising campaign to promote the expanded product line. Dive Brief: Albertsons announced Wednesday it is bringing its Signature Farms, Signature Care and Signature Cafe private label products under its flagship Signature Select […] Written by Grocery Dive May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Department: Nonfood Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees More Than 1,700 Amazon Employees Plan Walkout Today From the Seattle Times: “More than 1,700 Amazon employees have pledged to walk off the job on Wednesday, demanding more flexibility with remote work and more attention on Amazon’s climate impact. “Of the 1,726 employees who had signed on to participate by Tuesday afternoon, about 830 plan to physically walk out of offices in Amazon’s […] Written by MorningNewsBeat May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Department & Category Department: Food Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Instacart begins nationwide rollout of ChatGPT search tool The tool allows customers to find products as well as recipes, food prep tips and more using “natural language” instead of keyword-based searches. Dive Brief: Instacart announced Wednesday it has begun the rollout of an artificial intelligence powered search tool that leverages ChatGPT called Ask Instacart. The company said the new capability will scale to all […] Written by Grocery Dive May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked