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Report: Brands and Consumers Increasingly Embracing Third-Party Commerce

Retail TouchPoints

It’s all part of an ongoing paradigm shift in ecommerce — not only have consumers bought in to the idea of 3P commerce, but brands and retailers have as well. In fact, 40% of the companies surveyed by Rithum said that 3P commerce models help them reach a larger consumer audience.

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RFID Technology: Enhancing Retail Efficiency While Protecting Consumer Data

Retail TouchPoints

As data privacy becomes an increasing priority for both retailers and consumers, RFID stands out as a secure option that safeguards shoppers’ data. Unlike other technologies that may capture detailed consumer behavior and personal data, RFID technology is straightforward and privacy-conscious.

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The AI Pricing Debate: Balancing Retail Innovation and Consumer Trust

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This development follows efforts by major brands like Wendy’s and Walmart to implement real-time pricing technologies, raising questions about AI and consumer protection, privacy, and fair practices. Benefits of AI Pricing for Retailers and Consumers For retailers, AI-driven strategies provide several benefits.

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Crystal Ball Time: What Will Motivate the 2026 Consumer?

Retail TouchPoints

Discussing what will be motivating consumers two years from now, Buzasi called 2026 “the year of redirection,” predicting that people will be looking for coping mechanisms to deal with what she termed “the great exhaustion,” a lingering hangover from COVID-19, political division and culture wars.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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Experiences to Remember: Changing In-Store Behavior and Reaching Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

Because while they may feel they are communicating something weighty, it doesn’t mean consumers will hear it, let alone act. Additionally, consumers still have pandemic-related and sustainability concerns, ranging from reluctance to shop in crowded stores to environmental issues around the use of cardboard and plastic-heavy displays.

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Crafting Engaging Consumer Promotions that Click with Gen Z

Retail TouchPoints

Gen Z is undoubtedly revolutionizing the consumer landscape. How can brands develop successful consumer promotions that actually draw in the often-elusive Gen Z shopper? Developing successful consumer promotions for Gen Z requires a deep understanding of their preferences and behavior.

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The Foundations of Composable Commerce at Scale

Part 1 looks at how brands use headless and composable commerce platforms to meet evolving consumer and business needs. This easy-to-follow e-book can be leveraged at any stage of your composable journey, from planning to implementation to optimization.

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Composable Commerce Is Playing a Key Role in SiteOne’s Digital Transformation

This recording is provided by Connected Consumer Series. Discover the benefits of composable commerce for the complex realities of modern retail in this webinar that looks at a case study of SiteOne, a landscape supply retailer undergoing a major digital transformation.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back.

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How to Address the Needs of the Next Generation of e-Commerce Customers

Speaker: Jenn VandeZande, Head of Digital Engagement Strategy at SAP Customer Experience | Beth Scott, VP, Business Operations - Supply Chain | Nikki Grigsby, PHR, Chief Operations Officer at Syndigo | Levana Wang, Content Creator, Gen Z Expert

So, how can we take on this next, purpose-driven generation of consumers? But it would be impossible to have this conversation without acknowledging that, with each passing quarter, more and more members of Gen Z are entering the workforce and exuding an increasing economic force.

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Retail Reimagined: What It Means To Be An Innovative Retailer

Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist

In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

In this webinar, four commerce retail experts will discuss: What consumers want to experience more of in 2023. The cool new innovations shaping the commerce industry. The impact of social commerce in working with Gen Z and Generation Alpha. December 6, 2022 at 11:00am PT, 2:00pm ET, 7:00pm BST

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A Recruiter’s Guide To Hiring In 2021

With vaccination rates rising, consumers spending more money, and people returning to offices, the job market is going through a period of unprecedented adjustment. As the New York Times observed, “It’s a weird moment for the American economy.” And recruiting professionals are caught in the middle.