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Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion over the next five years; driven by identity fraud

Retail Technology Review

This figure, equivalent to almost 10 times Amazon’s net income in the 2020 financial year, demonstrates why merchants must make combatting fraud, through the use of machine learning-based fraud prevention platforms, an immediate priority. A new study from Juniper Research has found that merchant losses to online payment fraud will exceed $206 billion cumulatively for the period between 2021 and 2025.

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The Impact of Augmented Reality Could be Even Bigger this Year

Retail Technology Review

However, the level of progress in AR-based retail technology seen in 2020 alone was more impressive than anything that had come before. Augmented reality (AR) is not a new trend in retail, as it has been in the developmental stages for many years now. Critical Issues Internet Retailing

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Safety is too important to rely on ‘off the shelf’ products. When sourcing safety solutions, consultation is key

Retail Technology Review

The boom in online retail in recent years has undoubtedly boosted warehouse and logistics operation in the UK while the circumstances of 2020 continue to fuel further growth within the industry as consumers steer clear of the high street; opting instead for online shopping and delivery. By David Thomas, General Manager, ZoneSafe - Proximity Warning & Alert Systems.

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50 Statistics to Understand the Online Consumer in 2020 and Beyond

Intelligence Node

2020 has brought with it a host of unforeseen changes in the day-to-day life of a typical American shopper and a massive shift in behavior, priorities, and sentiments concerning his/her consumption patterns.

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5 Essential Pieces of a Prospecting Solution

As organizations chase new revenue targets, B2B sales leaders must examine cutting edge prospecting solutions that proactively help reps identify, connect with, and close qualified buyers faster. This eBook aims to help B2B sales leaders better understand the five essential features your prospecting solution must include.

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Who is set to win the 2020 grocery price wars?

Intelligence Node

The post Who is set to win the 2020 grocery price wars?

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Is Black Friday Still Relevant in 2020?

Retail TouchPoints

I believe that 2020 will be the year that Black Friday merges with Cyber Monday and permanently shifts to becoming an online event. The Future of Black Friday, in 2020 and Beyond: Online Data Collection to Pave the Way.

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design:retail Announces ‘Winning Windows’ 2020 Award Recipients

Retail TouchPoints

Now part of the Retail TouchPoints network, design:retail is proud to continue the Winning Windows legacy in 2020 — marking the 21 st year of the awards program, which celebrates the art and mastery of visual merchandising by honoring excellence in holiday windows. “As

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The Retail Guide To Selling To The 2020 Online Shopper

Intelligence Node

The year 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for retailers, with the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting global businesses and pushing economies into recession, tit-for-tat tariffs, growing counterfeit market and the accelerated adoption of e-commerce shopping.

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GameStop Will Close Up To 450 Stores In Fiscal 2020

Retail TouchPoints

The retailer plans to shutter 400 to 450 stores worldwide in fiscal 2020, which ends in February 2021. 1, 2020, GameStop achieved net sales of $942 million , a 26.7% GameStop is accelerating store closure plans as part of its “de-densification” strategy.

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Giving Thanks Amid the Challenges of 2020

Miller Zell

Just as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the globe in late March of 2020, a client asked Miller Zell to procure, kit pack and distribute hardware for a merchandising display in more than 1,700 stores.

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The Best Sales Forecasting Models for Weathering Your Goals

Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. It’s recommended to test out the best one for your team so you’ll be able to enhance and optimize your newly-developed pipeline. Your future sales forecast? Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!

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2020 has Seen an Irreversible Change in Consumer Behavior; Now is the Time to Adapt

Retail TouchPoints

2020 has been an exceptional year for the retail sector, with all businesses having to rapidly adapt in some way or another. Such a time of upheaval has led to a permanent, irreversible change in consumer behavior as shoppers embrace the convenience and security of ecommerce more readily.

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design:retail Winning Windows 2020: Call for Entries Now Open

Retail TouchPoints

The design:retail Winning Windows legacy continues in 2020, honoring holiday windows not just in Manhattan but across North America. Due to the unique circumstances of 2020, this year’s competition will be judged virtually.

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Holiday 2020: With $189 Billion in Online Sales on the Line, Transparency and Social Outreach are Essential

Retail TouchPoints

While this figure is down $50 from 2019, given 2020’s overall uncertainty, such a slight decline would represent a significant victory. Retailers have reason for cautious optimism this holiday season: shoppers are expected to spend an average of $997.79

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Reflecting on 2020 and What Lies Ahead

Miller Zell

No question, 2020 has been an unprecedented, anxious year, for people and businesses. Yet as we at Miller Zell reflect on what 2020 entailed and what we can expect from 2021 and beyond, we can’t help but conclude that the more things change, the more they also stay the same.

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Australians ordered 1 billion parcels in 2020

Inside Retail

Australians ordered over 1 billion parcels during 2020, a first for the country, according to the latest Pitney Bowes parcel shipping index. The post Australians ordered 1 billion parcels in 2020 appeared first on Inside Retail.

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B2B Pocket Playbook: End-to-End Guide to Sales Enablement

Sales enablement is the strategic process of providing sales teams with the content, guidance, and mentorship needed to engage targeted buyers. It’s all about equipping sales professionals with the tools they need to put their best-selling foot forward. And if sales teams want to continuously sell better -- and faster -- their sales enablement process must have a game-winning strategy. It's time for you to start selling smarter - and hitting your sales number - with the best B2B database in the market. Get started today.

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Party City Plans Just 25 Halloween Pop-Ups For 2020

Retail TouchPoints

Party City is hiring 20,000 temporary workers for the holiday season — 80% of its 25,000 seasonal hires in 2019 — even though the retailer is drastically reducing the number of Halloween City pop-up stores it will open this year.

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Retail TouchPoints Announces Winners of 2020 Retail Innovator Awards

Retail TouchPoints

As part of the virtual Retail Innovation Conference, Retail TouchPoints presented the winners of the 2020 Retail Innovator Awards (RIA) last night on a livestream celebration across its social platforms.

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Top Tech Trends Shaping Retail in 2020

Retail Next

We live in a rapidly advancing technological world, where technology is disrupting the way every industry does business. In retail it is helping create better customer experiences, streamline B2B and B2C operations, and provide better products and services.

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Report: Prime Day 2020 To Be Held October 13-14

Retail TouchPoints

Prime Day 2020 is reportedly scheduled for Oct. 13 and 14, according to an internal Amazon email seen by The Verge. The publication also reportedly saw a separate email informing Amazon warehouse workers that no vacation requestions would be accepted between Oct. 13 and Oct. 20, suggesting that the e-Commerce giant is preparing for a massive sales spike. Amazon has carefully guarded Prime Day’s new date since the event was postponed during the height of the pandemic.

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Pressure Points: How to Ensure Your B2B Pipeline Passes Inspection

This eBook highlights best practices for developing a pipeline management process that helps sales leaders and their team C.L.O.S.E (you’ll see what we mean in this eBook) more revenue through data-driven prospecting, stage analysis, and subsequent sales enablement.

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Q3 2020: Walmart, Home Depot Stand Strong as Macy’s and TJX Seek Digital Turnarounds

Retail TouchPoints

While resilient retailers continued performing well in Q3 2020, those that were already struggling with the pandemic found little reprieve. Digital Commerce Financial News Omnichannel Alignment Featured Home Depot Walmart Target Macy's Lowe's financial results the tjx companies q3 2020

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Black Friday 2020 In-Store Traffic: An Expected Result in an Unexpected Season

Retail TouchPoints

Black Friday Weekend vs. Spring 2020. The worst of the pandemic — the very bottom of the retail traffic journey — occurred the week of April 12, 2020, when year-over-year traffic was down 83%. That means seven out of the nine days were within range of the pre-Black Friday 2020 trend.

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How The 2020 Election Will Affect Retail’s Pre-Holiday Marketing

Retail TouchPoints

GroupM is predicting that $15 billion will be spent on political advertising in 2020, up 87% from 2016. Every presidential election cycle, marketers prepare for the national conversation to be overtaken by politics. It’s never been a time to launch a new product or try to make a splash.

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2020 Global Retail Trends & Innovations – Coming soon!

Retail Eye

Williams Group is proud to announce our new book in collaboration with the Ebeltoft Group: 2020 Global Retail … Continue reading → retail 2020 global retail trends and innovations ebeltoft group global retail trends jcwg jcwilliamsgroup Retail Innovations

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Marketing-Led Post-COVID-19 Growth Strategies

Businesses are laying off workers, shutting their doors (some permanently), and struggling to react to the radical destruction that coronavirus (COVID-19) is doing to our society and communities. However, there’s no team better suited to lead that charge than the marketing department.

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4 Conversations with Category Managers at CMA/SIMA 2020

Wiser

The 2020 Category Management Association and Shopper Insights Conference is in the bag! Therefore, this became a big topic at CMA/SIMA 2020. Market share was very top-of-mind for the CMA/SIMA 2020 attendees. We had a blast at the 2020 CMA/SIMA Conference!

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20 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Shopify

Intelligence Node

Shopify is an all-in-one, specialized global e-commerce platform that has been powering businesses of all sizes to start, grow, and market their online stores. Shopify has seen tremendous growth in the past few years and in 2018 saw growth 3 times more than that of its competitors.

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Protecting your Retail Brand Against the Growing Counterfeit Threat

Intelligence Node

Counterfeit products, representing nearly 3.5% of world trade today, are flooding the market and COVID-19 has exacerbated this problem for brands, manufacturers, and consumers.

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AI-Powered Pricing and Promotions are Redefining the 2020 Retail Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

The all-important holiday season always demands retailers’ full engagement and energy, but the 2020 holiday season presents unique challenges. This poses unprecedented uncertainties for retail pricing and merchandising teams for the holidays in 2020.

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How ZoomInfo Helps Overcome the Top Pain Points of Inside Sales

Recent digital transformation has shifted the B2B landscape by ushering in the era of buyer empowerment. With more access to user reviews, analyst opinion, and industry research, decision-makers are more informed than ever while navigating what is now known as the “buyer’s journey.”

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Retail Strategy 2.0: Separating Urgent From Important

Retail TouchPoints

TouchPoints TV Retail Reset 2020 Retail Reset: Digital Transformation Retail Reset 2020 Upcoming Sessions Retail Reset: Featured In Digital Transformation Retail Reset VideoAdd To Calendar. Jason Goldberg believes COVID-19 is a time machine.

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Dusk burns bright following ‘volatile’ 2020

Inside Retail

Looking forward to Q4 FY21, we cycle a volatile period in the prior corresponding period where our stores were closed through April 2020 and progressively reopened.”. The post Dusk burns bright following ‘volatile’ 2020 appeared first on Inside Retail.

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By the Numbers: What’s Next for 2020?

Retail Eye

COVID-19 has had a clear effect on retail, accelerating trends that expected to take years to saturate the market in … Continue reading → retail 2020 coronavirus covid-19 jcwg

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Prime Day 2020: How Elections, Holidays and Big Box Competitors Shaped This Year’s Results

Retail TouchPoints

Prime Day 2020 will likely prove to be a success, according to Rachel Dalton, Director of Ecommerce and Omnichannel Insights at Kantar. One of the most unique aspects of Prime Day 2020 is how it became the gateway to the holiday season.

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Marketing Ops: The New Revenue Hero

As data continues to play a starring role in today’s B2B organizations, both marketing and sales operations professionals are poised to solidify their place as critical revenue drivers. In particular, the evolution of the Marketing Operations (Ops) role has created a new standard in marketing and has become a vital component of an organization’s success.

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Boost your eCommerce Revenue with Smart Pricing Analytics

Intelligence Node

The retail world is currently facing rapid evolution. Market trends are fluctuating at an unprecedented pace, prices are as competitive as they’ve ever been, and customers are holding companies to ever-higher standards.

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Retail Trends for 2020

CJ Retail Solutions

The grocery industry will look very different by the end of 2020. Disruption of a once steady and fairly easy to use retail environment is huge and our prediction is that 2020 will see major disruption techniques, deliberately performed to shake up this market.

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AWS Q&A: How Retailers can Prepare Ecommerce Operations for COVID-Driven Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

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By the Numbers: What’s Next for 2020?

Retail Eye

retail 2020 coronavirus covid-19 jcwgCOVID-19 has had a clear effect on retail, accelerating trends that expected to take years to saturate the market in just a few months. As a result, customer habits have never been so dynamic.

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What We Learned From Our Own Data-Driven ABM Strategy

ZoomInfo has created the following eBook to help other B2B organizations gain insights on how to launch their own data-driven ABM strategy. In this eBook, we will reveal the good and the bad from our own campaign and highlight some key takeaways on how to improve your ABM strategies moving forward.