March, 2020

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What is Charm Pricing?

Wiser

There’s a reason why it’s hard to go shopping and come home with only one item. (Well, to be honest, there are likely a few reasons for that). The one we’re focusing on here is charm pricing. Charm pricing is a common strategy to get consumers to buy a product—or multiple products—with certain prices. Charm Pricing Definition. So then, what is charm pricing?

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Retailers’ Guide To Facing The COVID-19 Disruption

IntelligenceNode

It will be an understatement to state that the COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc. And the retail industry is getting hit especially hard. In North America, stores started closing this month and this trend is likely to continue as cities and states battle to contain the spread of the virus. So far Nike, Nordstrom, Sephora, […]. The post Retailers’ Guide To Facing The COVID-19 Disruption appeared first on Blog.

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The Ultimate Guide To Google Ads For Ecommerce (2020)

Store Growers

For many ecommerce businesses, Google Ads is one of the main marketing channels. In some research studies , Google Ads accounts for as much as 18% of all ecommerce revenue. So if you’ve decided to start with Google Ads, or want to get better results from it, this guide is for you. Because Google Ads is a pretty big platform with tons of different options to choose from, it’s not always clear which of these features are relevant for you.

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Salon Survival Guide: Coronavirus Edition

Merchant Marverk

In the time of the novel coronavirus outbreak, hairstylists, makeup artists, nail technicians, and salons in general are all in a really, really tough spot. Many state and city governments have mandated closures of these types of businesses. Some states that have ordered the closure of salon businesses include Minnesota, Ohio, Kentucky, and Nevada—and the list is sure to grow.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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.

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Your Coronavirus (COVID-19) Retail Survival Guide

Retail Next

It’s often said ‘there’s never a dull moment in retail,’ and perhaps the saying has never rung more true than now. Ordinarily, in North America, March is about as dull as it gets in retail – after the holidays and Valentine’s Day, before Mother’s Day and ‘Dads & Grads.’ . Not this year. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has produced a truly extraordinary time.

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CPGers Who Rock it as Entrepreneurs - Roger Jackson

Shopperations

Roger Jackson discusses his 10 years of experience in CPG roles at companies such as Unilever and Kraft, and how they inspired him to create Shopper Intelligence, the largest international program of systematic shopper insights today.

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10 Reasons to use the Pricing Intelligence Software

IntelligenceNode

For staying ahead of your competition, pricing intelligence software is critical in today’s retail world. It involves monitoring, tracking and analyzing price trends to understand the market and make informed pricing decisions across various product categories efficiently. And since product prices change constantly, you too need to keep a check on your prices in relation […].

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The effect COVID-19 is having on the retail industry

CJ Retail Solutions

In usual times, an increase in demand would almost certainly be at the top of the wish-list for any retailer. But these aren’t usual times, these are unprecedented. And these unprecedented times have sent the supermarkets, and the grocery industry as a whole, into a frenzy. Experts estimate that grocery retailers will see a sales lift of 30% in the next quarter – from 32% to 62% – as bars and restaurants are shut and consumers are urged to stay at home.

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Third-Party Delivery Services For Restaurants & Retailers: Your Best Options

Merchant Marverk

Even though their existence is still relatively new, the chances are good that you, as a consumer, have already used a third-party delivery service at some point. Whether you’re quarantined during a global pandemic, a busy parent needing a fast meal sent right to your door or, like me, a parent who’s not so busy but occasionally wants to combine his two favorite things, eating Panda Express and not moving from my couch, these companies can be lifesavers.

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How to be Strategic in Your New Retail Brand’s Financial Matters

Retail Next

Managing finances in your business should be seamless if you have some tips or guidelines to get you through the process. When you have total control, you can make critical decisions regarding your brand and company. It is also a roadmap to show whether your venture is on the right track or needs improvement. Here are essential strategies you should employ in your new retail company.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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Thinking Ahead, Scoring Big—March Madness 2021

Medallion Retail

With no games to cheer this year and all celebrations put on hold, fans will have to look to the 2021 season to put on their team jerseys and plan out their home tailgating parties. As a result of missing The post Thinking Ahead, Scoring Big—March Madness 2021 appeared first on Medallion Retail.

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How Small Teams Can Enforce Minimum Advertised Price Violations

Wiser

You’ve got great ideas, but you don’t always have the bandwidth to do them. When it comes to minimum advertised price monitoring, a smaller team doesn’t mean you can’t implement, monitor, and enforce MAP pricing across your reseller network. The good news, though, is you don’t need a big team to get big results. Here is how you can enforce minimum advertised price violations as a small team: 1.

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Marketing campaigns: how to measure the effectiveness of flyers and in-store promotions

Shopper Motion

Having access to an analytic tool and making full use of it can sometimes be two very different things. In our previous post , we talked about in-store analytics and why they are needed. But now we are going to look at a practical application of just how in-store analytics can enhance the shopping experience and allow stores to gain the maximum benefits and effectiveness from their flyers and promotions.

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Business Update: COVID 19

CJ Retail Solutions

As we move forward in these unprecedented times within the UK as the Corona Virus takes hold and the whole country becomes affected by its spread in one way or another, we as a business would like to inform every one of our plans. CJ Retail Solutions as of today are following the guidelines as set out by the government and will continue with a ‘Business as Usual’ service and continue to deliver your projects on a national basis.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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The Business Owner’s Retail Guide To Surviving The Coronavirus

Merchant Marverk

The retail industry is facing massive, unprecedented closures as the novel coronavirus spreads throughout the country and state and city governments announce “shelter in place” orders. In much of the United States, the only type of retail stores that remain open are superstores and “essential retail” stores that sell food, medicine, or other life-sustaining goods.

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Choosing the Best Marketing Channels for Your Retail Brand

Retail Next

As a retail store owner or manager, you’re always looking for the best way to get new shoppers into your store and keep existing customers coming back for more. It’s tempting to try a little bit of every marketing method and hope that something, somewhere, will bring in more customers. Instead, take the time to assess your existing customer base and target market and determine the most effective channels for marketing your business.

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2020 Global Retail Trends & Innovations Blog Series: Trend #2 Extreme Convenience

Retail Eye

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Global Retail Trends and Innovations blog series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series is based on our annual publication Global Retail Trends and Innovations, developed in partnership with our affiliate members from the Ebeltoft Group. Throughout the next few months, we will explore the hot four trends (Omni […].

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What is Product Serialization?

Wiser

Across nearly every retail vertical, companies are faced with pressure from regulators and consumers to provide more visibility into their supply chains. If you’re in this space, chances are you’re well-aware of the push for greater transparency, which stems from better traceability. The food and pharmaceutical industries are already very familiar with standards around traceability, as consumer safety hinges on manufacturers’ and distributors’ ability to track and trace every ingredient.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

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.

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Top technologies for in-store analytics

Shopper Motion

What experience did my customers have when entering my store? How were the various purchase decisions reached or what factors influenced one purchase over the other? These are questions retailers try to answer in order to figure out how best to serve their customers. This post covers the top technologies for in-store analytics. Over the years, retailers have always based their analysis on the volume of sales obtained at the end of each designated period.

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Grow DTC Offline with Pop-Up + Dynamic QR

Medallion Retail

If you’ve been reading the news about DTC lately, you may be under the impression that DTC is faltering. Challenges faced by brands like Harry’s and Brandless have dominated the news recently, giving reason to pause when assessing the continued The post Grow DTC Offline with Pop-Up + Dynamic QR appeared first on Medallion Retail.

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The Year of the Puppy Love: 2020 Valentine Data Unplugged

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

According to the latest reports from NRF 2020 Report and Survey, Consumers are most likely to spend an average of $30.19 on family members other than their spouses compared to $29.87 in the previous year; $14.69 on their close friends, up from $9.78; $14.45 on their children’s classmates and teachers, up from $8.63; $12.96 on their work collaborators, up from $7.78; and $12.21 on their beloved puppies.

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Let Your Products Do The Talking: Optimizing Onsite Content to Maximize Product Appeal

Retail Next

In this age of digital domination where, by 2040, 95 percent of all purchases are expected to come from e-commerce sales, I don’t need to tell you that a website is a powerful tool for any retail business – whether that’s to offer easy online ordering to your customers or simply to act as an online advertising avenue used to drive people to your physical store.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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2020 Global Retail Trends & Innovations Blog Series: Trend #2 Extreme Convenience

Retail Eye

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Global Retail Trends and Innovations blog series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series is based on our annual publication Global Retail Trends and Innovations, developed in partnership with our affiliate members from the Ebeltoft Group. Throughout the next few months, we will explore the hot four trends (Omni […].

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What is a Unilateral Pricing Policy?

Wiser

A unilateral pricing policy is a policy by which a manufacturer announces the minimum acceptable resale price for a product, and may refuse to conduct business with any reseller it catches selling those products under that price. UPPs give manufacturers a means of controlling the retail price of their products without a violation of antitrust law for possible anti-competitive behavior.

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Press Release: enVista brings Retalon’s AI to their Unified Commerce Solutions.

Retalon

enVista and Retalon Partner to Power Retail Intelligence, Predictive Insights and Profitability by Integrating Leading AI and Unified Commerce Solutions. New Strategic Partnership Combines Retalon’s Award Winning AI and Predictive Analytics Solutions with enVista’s Industry-Leading Order Management Solution to Deliver a Best-In-Class Unified Commerce Solution to Optimize Inventory Decisions.

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Forget Trying to Get Loyal Customers…

DMS Retail

If your employees find themselves defending errors and sloppy work by arguing with your customers, your chances of attracting loyal customers are slim to none. If you don’t have a strong service culture in your organization, it’s going to be next to impossible. In fact, some of your employees may even take pleasure in arguing with your customers and trying to prove them wrong.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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The Year of the Puppy Love: 2020 Valentine Data Unplugged

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

According to the latest reports from NRF 2020 Report and Survey, Consumers are most likely to spend an average of $30.19 on family members other than their spouses compared to $29.87 in the previous year; $14.69 on their close friends, up from $9.78; $14.45 on their children’s classmates and teachers, up from $8.63; $12.96 on their work collaborators, up from $7.78; and $12.21 on their beloved puppies.

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The Impact of Sustainability in Shaping Retail

Retail Next

Besides the more obvious role in preventing our grandchildren having to fight crab people for resources once the planet is both on fire and underwater, sustainability and the different ways in which companies handle it have started to play an important role in the modern business world. In his article, “ Sustainability and the consumer in 2019 ,” Duncan Baizley painted a very clear (and research-based) picture of how consumers see corporate sustainability, noting that brands will need to move be

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2020 Global Retail Trends & Innovations Blog Series: Trend #2 Extreme Convenience

Retail Eye

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Global Retail Trends and Innovations blog series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends!

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Safe Contractor approval…

Retail Design Solutions

We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

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.