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As Meta Flounders, Amazon and Google Prove it’s All About the Advertising

Retail TouchPoints

For the first time the tech giant broke out revenue from its advertising business (more than $31 billion in 2021 — see, you’re impressed) and announced that it will be raising the annual fee for its Prime subscription for the first time since 2018, from $119 a year to $139 a year. All About the Advertising. stock market’s history.

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Navigating the new normal in retail shipping: Insights from Shippit’s new report

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As economic pressures persist and competition increases, customer expectations for shipping and delivery grow. Shippit’s latest State of Shipping Report for 2024 offers a comprehensive look into current trends and challenges facing retailers, shedding light on how businesses can adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment.

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Michaels Prepares Marketplace Offering to Offer More Than ‘Just Coupons and Discounts’

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The retailer also is currently seeking third-party solution providers in areas including payment processors, order management and shipping and fulfillment. The Michaels Marketplace will be invite-only and aimed at “high-volume sellers of components, tools or craft materials,” according to an announcement on the company’s website.

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Sensing, Not Seeing, with Vision AI as Retail’s Crystal Ball for the Future

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We’re seeing vision AI support across all parts of the retail business, including back of house, in-store advertising and media, store checkout and curbside pickup. What’s Catching a Shoppers Eye In-store advertisements and displays are a prime example of how vision AI can be used in stores.

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How Brands Can Turn Viral Moments into Lasting Consumer Loyalty

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Imagine scrolling through your feed and stumbling upon a slick advertisement showcasing a stylish, ostensibly high-end product a high-performance vacuum, perhaps, or a stylish doormat. For brands, the challenge is not just about demand fulfillment; it’s about demand generation.

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Holiday Leftovers? Here are 4 Ways Sellers can Minimize Excess Inventory

Retail TouchPoints

A lot of sellers will start out selling on a single ecommerce marketplace, but then find as time passes that this marketplace gets more saturated — and more expensive to advertise on — making it harder to sell. Buyers may also negotiate better payment terms and flexible shipping schedules to help with the cash flow.

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Inside the ‘Online Mall’ Simon has Created for its Outlet Brands

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The platform is commission-based and most orders are fulfilled via drop shipping, although BOPIS options are a growing offering. SPO also has access to RGG warehouses as part of the Simon partnership, so the platform is now also doing some managed fulfillment for brands and shipping on their behalf.