Wiser
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
The easiest way to prevent future MAP violations is to stop distribution to that retailer. However, this tactic doesn’t work so well if that retailer is named Walmart. Or Target. Or Amazon. . Amazon is projected to collect nearly 50 percent of all online retail spend in the U.S. in 2018. Target’s Q2 revenue was $17.55 billion and Walmart’s was $128 billion.
Retail Eye
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
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Hello Small Shop
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
How freaking cute is this gray and white bib from @rubydothandmade? Kerina, is the creator behind @rubydothandmade an specializes in hand making luxuriously soft, stylish and absorbent baby items. Kerina was inspired to start her shop following the arrival of her second child who was diagnosed with re-flux at only 3 weeks. Kerina and her partner went through so many bibs and burp clothes that she decided to design her very own bibs, which are highly absorbent.
Store Growers
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Google Ads reputation as a marketing channel has taken a hit over the last couple of years. It went from being the darling of marketers to being expensive and unsexy. While most of the headlines have shifted to new and sexier platforms like Instagram, Google continues to post strong revenue numbers. Currently they are still at more than 2x the revenue of Facebook ( $28.95 billion vs $13.73 billion in Q3 of 2018).
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Geodis has created a global position for e-commerce with the appointment of Ashwani Nath as Vice-President & Global Head of e-channel solutions. Reporting to Philippe de Carné, Group CCO, Ashwani Nath will be responsible for building and promoting end-to-end e-commerce omni-channel solutions, gathering all existing physical & digital expertise in the company.
Storis
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Today, people can satisfy their shopping needs from the comfort of their homes through their mobile device or tablet. What does that mean for retailers with brick-and-mortar stores? Retailers must rethink the role of their stores and motivate consumers to visit through intriguing experiences. A key part of the solution to this challenge is technology.
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Retail Smart Guys
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
I’m writing you in the middle of Black Friday weekend, because there is something you should know, and it’s this. My average customer is up 10.3% in year to date sales, and is doing it with 13% less inventory. That means that they have more cash in the bank. It means they are able to raise the capital to compete against Amazon and other internet sites, as well as any other competitors who could be trying to steal market share.
Retalon
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Coach has recently announced that the company will no longer be selling fur products for ethical reasons. The decision came after similar announcements from other fashion retail competitors such as Gucci, DKNY, Versace, Burberry and Columbia Sportswear. The decision to drop fur, or any other category/sub-category of product, isn’t an easy one for retailers, especially those in high-end fashion retailing.
Store Growers
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
I’m excited to launch something new: Google Ads Aces. It’s a show where I take a look at the Google Ads performance of some of ecommerce biggest and hottest brands. We’ll take a look at what they’re doing, what they’re doing well, what not so. As always, the goal is to get smarter and get ideas that we can use in our own campaigns.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
British consumers are increasingly turning to overseas retailers for their fashion fix according to research by delivery management company Whistl.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Wiser
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Paid advertising is big business. According to Adthena, Google Shopping ads accounted for 76.4 percent of all U.S. retail search ad spend in Q1 2018. This percent of search spend also contributed to 85.3 percent of all clicks across Adwords or Google Shopping campaigns in the first two months of 2018. . The bottom line is that retailers are spending more on Google Shopping ads than traditional text ads, and those ads are generating clicks from interested consumers.
Wiser
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Did you see plenty of crowds—and great deals—this Black Friday? Before the kick-off to the holiday shopping season arrived, the National Retail Federation estimated more than 164 million shoppers from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. . That was just an estimate, though. What actually happened this Black Friday? To find out, Wiser enabled its network of smartphone-enabled shoppers to provide some near-real-time data from several major brick-and-mortar retailers. .
Wiser
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
With Black Friday back, shoppers across the country flocked to stores with plenty of holiday promotions—and Wiser Solutions kept an eye on everything in retail. CNBC’s Courtney Reagan turned to Wiser data during her multiple segments on CNBC’s Squawk Box Black Friday coverage. Our smartphone-enabled shoppers provided Reagan with data on top toy brands this Black Friday, including Lego, Nintendo, and Hasbro, along with shopper sentiments such as quality and availability of Black Frida
Wiser
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
As the holiday shopping season fast approaches, the uptick in excited consumers ready to spend will create plenty of opportunities for emerging brands. . There’s Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Each day—and every other between now and the end of the holiday season—are chances for emerging brands to capture shoppers’ attention.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Wiser
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
What will it take to get online shoppers to buy from you this Cyber Monday? Is it a quality product? The convenience? The ability to compare prices? . Perhaps it’s a great deal. Cyber Monday promotions are big business. KMPG’s Global Online Consumer Report noted that 46 percent of consumers shop online due to an online sale or better prices than in-store.
Wiser
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Is your brand on Amazon? If so, you are far from alone. As much as 53 percent of paid units sold on Amazon in Q3 2018 were sold by third parties. There are more than 5 million sellers across the marketplace, and total sales brought in as much as $118 billion in 2017. . Amazon is a behemoth. The marketplace’s scale can be one of its greatest strengths in retail, but it can also be a weakness for brands and manufacturers selling on the platform. .
Wiser
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
On Nov. 15, Wiser hosted its webinar on how businesses can turn in-store data into action. The webinar, titled “ Performance at Scale: Wiser Scorecards & Actionable Insights for Your Business ,” was hosted by Director of Product Management Tom Vieira and Sr. Director of Operations Devon Kelly. . Missed out (or looking for a refresher on what you heard)?
Wiser
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Third-party sellers thrive on Amazon. However, not everyone is playing by the rules. For brands that sell on this online marketplace, it’s a priority to protect brand image and reputation from less-reputable sellers. Wiser CEO Andy Ballard, in an article published by Internet Retailer , explained how you can do just that with competitive pricing, MAP monitoring, and Amazon’s Brand Registry.
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When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Retailers are all chasing a personalisation dream, aiming to tailor in-store and online propositions to ensure their customers feel like they’ve received relevant, impactful, and delightful experiences.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Traffic to the UKFast network, which hosts thousands of eCommerce websites and booking platforms, has seen a massive 30% increase in web traffic this Black Friday, compared to Black Friday last year.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The shopping season is upon us and, like every year, many of us choose to buy online instead of trawling through the shops. But do UK retailers ensure shoppers can trust their websites?
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
The ecommerce industry is growing rapidly. Ecommerce sales are expected to top $4 trillion by 2020. This is because more people prefer to shop online from the comfort of their homes instead of going to the store.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Waitrose and Ocado are the best supermarkets for consumers looking to shop for vegan food online, a study from eCommerce analytics platform, E Fundamentals, has found.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Dreams, the specialist bed retailer, will revolutionise its omnichannel capabilities and digitally transform its store estate, thanks to the implementation of a new solution, delivered by commerce transformation specialists, Envoy Digital, part of the KPS Group.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Fast search functions and free shipping are the keys to ecommerce success this holiday season. That’s according to a new research report from Episerver, outlining the 26 best practices for online retailers this Christmas.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
The success of Nosto’s AI-powered personalisation solution for golf apparel retailer Function18.com has been recognised at the 2018 Direct Commerce Innovator Awards, winning in the category for best CRM, Data, Targeting & Personalisation at the prestigious awards.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Freshworks, the customer engagement software solutions provider, has partnered with Pitney Bowes, a global technology company that provides commerce solutions in the areas of ecommerce, shipping, mailing, and data to integrate Freddy, its recently launched Omnibot Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine with the next generation SendPro C-series device.
Retalon
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Coach has recently announced that the company will no longer be selling fur products for ethical reasons. The decision came after similar announcements from other fashion retail competitors such as Gucci, DKNY, Versace, Burberry and Columbia Sportswear. The decision to drop fur, or any other category/sub-category of product, isn’t an easy one for retailers, especially those in high-end fashion retailing.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Matalan has chosen ContentSquare's user experience (UX) analytics solution to enhance its online performance and help the digital teams, including insight, marketing, UX, trading and content teams, create a seamless omnichannel experience.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Online sellers are using e-commerce solutions to gather better data insights, yet many are failing to use it to make better business decisions, new research by Sana Commerce has found. Whilst 42% are using data to improve customer service, only 24% are using data for buying behaviour analysis and two thirds are not using it to improve the user experience.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
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