July, 2018

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New [Infographic]: The Retailer’s Guide to Prime Day

Wiser

Retailers are beginning to plan for one of the biggest online shopping days of the year: Amazon’s self-proclaimed holiday, Amazon Prime Day. Amazon’s 4 th annual Prime Day will be held July 16 th for 36 consecutive hours of dazzling deals. How do you compete with this retail giant? Wiser’s new infographic provides tips on how to compete with Amazon’s big discounts and attractive deals. .

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Bridging the Touch-Feel Gap with Pop-Ups

Medallion Retail

The smell of a fresh croissant. The feel of lush velvet. The strum of the guitar in a familiar song. Every day, the five senses transport our thoughts, impact our memories and create emotional connections. Driving our emotions and our The post Bridging the Touch-Feel Gap with Pop-Ups appeared first on Medallion Retail.

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Join Us at Doing Business in Bentonville! | Thursday, July 19, 2018

Shilo Next

We have guest tickets available! If you are interested in attending contact us at info@shilohnext.com! Join us for breakfast and learn from industry professionals about structuring your team to meet Walmart’s current and future business needs! These tickets are first come, first served, so be sure to contact us today! Here are a few more details […].

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BOPIS fraud is up 250% in 1 year. Can retailers protect their profits without losing customers?

Fierce Retail

BOPIS fraud is up 250% in 1 year. Can retailers protect their profits without losing customers? jrenfrow. Mon, 07/02/2018 - 10:41.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Gartner Hype Cycle for Retail Technologies 2018

Retalon

Gartner’s hype cycle is a representation of the life cycle stages that a technology goes through, from conception to maturity and widespread adoption. Retail CIOs can leverage the Hype Cycle to: Advise the business areas on how to cut through market hype in order to best prioritize retail technology investments and. Support unified retail commerce in a digital business environment.

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How to Leverage In-Store Crowdsourcing for Increased Profits

Wiser

What can you do with in-store crowdsourcing? What kind of data can you collect? There are many uses for in-store crowdsourcing , and we’ve got the answers you’re looking for. Every day, Wiser’s crowdsourced shoppers are visiting independent retailers to assess display types and condition, product condition, employee knowledge, stock level per SKU, and more.

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Amazon’s Prime Day Wins Big (Again) but Hope Remains for Other Retailers

Wiser

Were you one of the record number of shoppers logged onto Amazon at the start of Prime Day 2018? If so, you may have noticed a bit of a problem: The site crashed. This led to a statement from the company and, most likely, some scrambling from their tech teams. Thankfully for Amazon, functionality was restored relatively quickly, and that initial stumble didn’t stop the retail giant from rumbling along to its biggest shopping period in its history.

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[Digital Commerce 360] Is Selling on Amazon Right for You?

Wiser

As compelling as it might seem, the glamourous thought of gaining access to 200 million customers overnight, by becoming a seller on Amazon , may not be right for your company. Depending on your brand, placing yourself in Amazon’s market place may be more trouble than it’s worth. Wiser’s CEO, Andy Ballard, shares his thoughts on how to choose wisely when your company is deciding on becoming an Amazon seller. .

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How has retail changed over time?

Wiser

As technology advances , brick-and-mortar stores will continue to hold a special place in the hearts of consumers. In fact, 75 percent of consumers still want to see a product in stores before making a purchase. This doesn’t mean retailers aren’t changing their in-store strategies to fit the evolving needs of their consumers. With a shift toward experience-based stores instead of consumption-based, retailers have revamped the shopping process.

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New Report: The State of the Outdoor Retailer Industry 2018

Wiser

How can you better position your brand for success in the outdoor retail industry? One solution is through actionable insights into your space that are current, customizable, and accurate. To help achieve these goals, Wiser has put together a new report on the state of the outdoor retailer industry in 2018. This report includes topics such as: Best-selling products.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Making Sure Your MAP Policy is Legal

Wiser

In the w ords of the 1890 Sherman Antitrust Act, “ Every contract, combination in the form of trust or other- wise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations,” is considered illegal. . This is why careful creation of your MAP policy is critical. MAP policies (minimum advertised price policies) put a restriction on the minimum price that a service or product can be advertised as to its customers.

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How to Maximize the Benefits of In-Store Crowdsourced Data

Wiser

There are so many advantages to using in-store crowdsourced data , but are you reaping all of the rewards? Using smartphone apps to crowdsource information has created an extensive data collection capability that is difficult to replicate. With access to smartphone users all over the country, mobile crowdsourcing has enhanced the potential reach and speed of data collection.

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Special Report [RetailTouchPoints]: Winning with Pages from Amazon’s Playbook

Wiser

Retail TouchPoints’ latest special report, featuring Wiser, takes an inside look at the rise in customer expectations across channels and how retailers can stay in touch with their shopper’s needs. Key solutions in categories such as personalization, promotion, and customer engagement ensure customer satisfaction while optimizing business operations and profits.

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Dynamic Pricing vs. Personalized Pricing, What’s the Difference?

Wiser

There’s the price you pay. And then there’s your price. Dynamic Pricing is when prices change based on variables that are not related to the customer. Variables like these include the time of day, the temperature outside, the available supply and the competitor’s prices. In dynamic pricing everyone sees the same price, no matter who the customer is.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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Retail Roundup—Barnes & Noble fires CEO; Yet another list of closures for Sears

Fierce Retail

Retail Roundup—Barnes & Noble fires CEO; Yet another list of closures for Sears. jrenfrow. Thu, 07/05/2018 - 10:23.

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Retail Roundup—Pier 1 same-store sales drop 8%; Walmart, Kroger top retailers

Fierce Retail

Retail Roundup—Pier 1 same-store sales drop 8%; Walmart, Kroger top retailers. jrenfrow. Mon, 07/02/2018 - 11:09.

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Retail Roundup—Whole Foods joins Prime Day; Tariffs hike consumer prices

Fierce Retail

Retail Roundup—Whole Foods joins Prime Day; Tariffs hike consumer prices. jrenfrow. Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:02.

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Retail Roundup—Etsy expands in Germany; Bluefly gains more sellers

Fierce Retail

Retail Roundup—Etsy expands in Germany; Bluefly gains more sellers. jrenfrow. Tue, 07/03/2018 - 09:21.

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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. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Adidas warns U.S. online shoppers to be on alert after data breach

Fierce Retail

Adidas warns U.S. online shoppers to be on alert after data breach. jrenfrow. Tue, 07/03/2018 - 09:43.

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Retail Roundup—Costco changes menu; Alibaba, Guess open store

Fierce Retail

Retail Roundup—Costco changes menu; Alibaba, Guess open store. jrenfrow. Mon, 07/09/2018 - 11:48.

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Why Choose Shiloh? | Shiloh Technologies

Shilo Next

Shiloh Technologies is a company that specializes in maximizing the value of data using cutting-edge technology and deriving meaningful information at the enterprise level. Shiloh’s main focus is to save you from manually loading, validating, cleaning, organizing, and loading your data into an application. Helping you easily access the consolidation and optimization of all your […].

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New CCO Janey Whiteside prepares Walmart for the future

Fierce Retail

New CCO Janey Whiteside prepares Walmart for the future. jrenfrow. Mon, 07/09/2018 - 11:23.

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How to Maximize Amazon Sales and Crush the Competition

With over 9 million sellers on Amazon, online marketplaces are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune prices in real-time or align strategies across channels, this guide provides the tools to understand how to maximize sales and secure a lasting competitive edge. Download now to transform your pricing strategy and drive holiday success.

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79% say human interaction key to digital experience

Fierce Retail

79% say human interaction key to digital experience. jrenfrow. Thu, 07/05/2018 - 13:02.

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Miami to host largest destination mall in U.S.

Fierce Retail

Miami to host largest destination mall in U.S. jrenfrow. Fri, 07/06/2018 - 10:27.

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Container Store thinks Next Generation

Fierce Retail

Container Store thinks Next Generation. jrenfrow. Tue, 07/03/2018 - 09:33.

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Can Party City fill the toy void?

Fierce Retail

Can Party City fill the toy void? jrenfrow. Mon, 07/02/2018 - 11:56.

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Innovation Fest: Summer of AI

Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.

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EBay jumps on Prime Day

Fierce Retail

EBay jumps on Prime Day. jrenfrow. Thu, 07/05/2018 - 10:47.

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How to Sell to Spendsetters: 1/3 of All Consumers

Retalon

Spendsetters represent a third of all shoppers, and 52% of millennials. Unlike millennials though, the term Spendsetter isn’t age-specific, rather it reflects lifestyles and shopping habits. Spendsetters are early adopters, rather than change resistors. They embrace, and sometimes demand, new solutions driven by emerging technology. Retailers simply cannot afford to ignore this growing 33% of the market.

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Predictive Analytics Brings Retailers Closer To Omni-Channel Customers

Retalon

If you’re a retailer reading this in 2018, you need to pat yourself on the back! Based on the amount of retailers that have been forced to shut their doors in the last three years, there is a major shift that is moving through the retail industry at full force. ( Here’s the list of stores closing this year.). We’ve been talking about this for a while, and now retailers are feeling it.