September, 2018

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Who Needs In-Store Crowdsourced Data?

Wiser

The perks of in-store crowdsourced data are endless, but who can benefit the most from these insights? The answer to this question is much more complex than it may seem, but at its core, almost all businesses can benefit. Before looking at the who, though, it’s important to know what types of data can be collected. With in-store crowdsourcing, you can acquire data on: Shelf health.

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Fall Tips for Tenants

Broad Reach Retail

Did you know that 52% of Small Business Owners post on Social Media daily while 77% of Americans have Social Media accounts. In this issue of our Fall Tips for Tenants, we address the importance of: WHY small businesses need to be active on social media. Information on WHAT platform to use along with HOW to do it. Identifying Target Markets. TIPS FOR TENANTS (Fall, 2018).

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Retail Innovations Blog Series: Trend #2: Interaction

Retail Eye

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends!

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BigCommerce gives brands full control of ecommerce checkout experience with new Checkout SDK

Retail Technology Review

BigCommerce, the ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, has launched its Checkout JS Software Development Kit(Checkout SDK), a new JavaScript library that makes it easy for merchants to consume BigCommerce's Checkout APIs.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Actionable Insights: How to Take the Next Step with Your Data

Wiser

Better data leads to better decisions. However, it’s the latter part—decisions—that is often the biggest challenge for brands and retailers. You have the raw data, but how do you convert it into actionable insights? This is something that we think about a lot. We’re constantly in search of better solutions to not just provide data but illustrate a clear path forward.

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Entering Whole Foods: How Emerging Brands Capture Shopper Attention

Wiser

Whole Foods has long been a valuable ally for emerging food brands. Many of the products stocked on Whole Foods’ shelves are considered small label—brands not owned by a larger company, such as Proctor & Gamble or Mars. These emerging brands have an uphill battle as they look to establish a foothold in the consumer packaged goods space. They’ve just recently begun selling in stores and face competition from more recognizable brands, even in a store such as Whole Foods that leans toward small

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How to Overcome Cart Abandonment at Your eCommerce Store

Wiser

Did you know that the average cart abandonment rate at the beginning of 2018 was 75.6 percent? Therefore, according to the data from SaleCycle, for every four shoppers to your site, three leave without buying anything. . That’s a lot of untapped potential, and cart abandonment is a very real issue facing eCommerce retailers today. Thankfully, there are plenty of tactics you can use to try to reduce that 75.6 percent.

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How to Protect Your Brand Reputation Across Unified Commerce

Wiser

What is brand reputation? It is everything. Reputation is how everyone views your brand, shoppers, partners, and competitors alike. Reputation is how much trust is placed in your brand. It is how people feel when they buy your brand. How they feel when they see your brand on shelves and online marketplaces. . You know that a positive brand reputation can lead to increased revenue, and a negative reputation can result in the opposite.

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Loopholes in MAP: How and When it’s OK to Let Prices Drop

Wiser

In speaking with brands attempting to control online pricing with monitoring and enforcing strategies , we hear that they have hit points in the process where this felt like an uphill battle. Countless hours in tracking and formatting violation notices, follow-ups and the ultimatums on “Strike 3.” . Here are a few ways to take the edge off: . Promotional MAP Strategy .

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parcelLab strengthens UK footprint with opening of London office

Retail Technology Review

Following major success in Germany, post-purchase solution parcelLab is expanding into the UK to enable retailers and other companies selling over the internet to deliver the best possible after-sales customer experience and maximise the marketing potential of this part of the customer journey.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Descartes successfully submit first declarations under new Customs Declaration Service

Retail Technology Review

Descartes Systems UK Ltd has announced that the first successful declarations submitted via HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) new Customs Declaration Service in the UK were achieved with Descartes e-Customs.

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Selectronic makes internet shopping even quicker

Retail Technology Review

The ever-growing commercial need for automated warehousing configured to meet the increasing demand created by internet shopping has provided another growth niche for UK firm Selectronic.

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Online spending in July spikes, through retailers need eCommerce capabilities to capitalise on the rise, says Tryzens

Retail Technology Review

Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that online spending continued to increase to reach a new record proportion of all retailing at 18.2% in July 2018, equalling the amount spent in UK department stores.

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Disruptive Dutch scale-up sets sights on UK retail market

Retail Technology Review

Omnia Retail, the pricing and online marketing automation software provider, has launched in the UK with a dedicated London office.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Retailers must plan for big November and Christmas Day sales

Retail Technology Review

Online retail sales in November will outstrip December this year, while Christmas Day will grow as an important shopping day in its own right, according to James and James Fulfilment.

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Shopping in Instagram stories now available for BigCommerce customers

Retail Technology Review

BigCommerce, the ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, has announced that its customer will be able to upload ‘shoppable’ Instagram stories.

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MAPIC 2018: e-commerce from online to brick and mortar

Retail Technology Review

For the first time, e-commerce heavyweights such as Amazon, vente-privée entertainment, MADE.com, and Zalando will be speaking at MAPIC, illustrating the convergence between physical and digital commerce.

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Tigers grows China and Malaysia network to serve booming e-commerce market

Retail Technology Review

Global e-commerce fulfilment company Tigers has opened an office in Suzhou, China, and a new fulfilment centre in Selangor, Malaysia, as part of ongoing expansion plans to serve the region’s booming e-tail market.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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BounceX hosts retail experts for VIP discussion at eCommerce Expo

Retail Technology Review

BounceX, provider of marketing solutions, is hosting a panel of retail industry hard-hitters for a VIP Programme discussion on the ‘Future of Stores: Traditional vs Digital’ at eCommerce Expo 2018 (September 26-27, Olympia, London).

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Amazon's dominance spreads beyond just retail

Retail Technology Review

Amazon has been named by consumers as their standout favourite brand, with retail stalwarts Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s and Tesco the others most mentioned.

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Why a flexible not fixed identity is a must For fashion and beauty retailers

Retail Technology Review

Most brands and businesses are trying to cope with the challenges caused by a digital world that never stands still, none more so than the fashion and beauty industries.

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Visualsoft announces series of free bitesize marketing events for retailers

Retail Technology Review

eCommerce and digital agency, Visualsoft, has announced a string of dates for its highly-anticipated and completely free bitesize marketing series: Breakfast Top-Ups.

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Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.

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How a BOPIS Retail Strategy Can Support Your Multi-Channel Goals

Wiser

Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store (BOPIS) retail strategies are fast becoming commonplace across the unified commerce industry. There’s good reason why. BOPIS—or the ability for customers to buy a product online and then pick up that product in a brick-and-mortar store—is a plus for both shoppers and retailers. BOPIS is another convenient option for customers, and it increases foot traffic into stores.

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CS-Cart and Omnitude announce blockchain solution to improve trust and convenience in e-commerce

Retail Technology Review

Omnitude, the British blockchain middleware platform, has partnered with multi-vendor e-commerce platform CS-Cart to build innovative single identity capabilities into the retail experience using blockchain.

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