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[TotalRetail] Pricing Intelligence: What it is and Why it Matters

Wiser

Every retailer knows the importance of pricing. The right price can make or break sales, but the challenge comes in finding that right price. This is why pricing intelligence is so important. Defined as tracking, monitoring, and analyzing pricing data to make educated decisions, pricing intelligence should be a core component of any business strategy.

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Going Beyond the Retail Space: What Suppliers Need to Know in the ‘Age of Privacy’

Shilo Next

Every successful brand has one universal trait in common: great customer engagement. And while every good marketing plan includes a variety of strategies, suppliers are increasingly aware that in today’s world, online engagement is a critical part of the mix. Frito-Lay was among the first to recognize the enormous potential of directly engaging with customers […].

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Digital Shopping Carts

Storis

Powerful Conversion Tools. It’s not a secret that the customer purchasing model is non-linear. Even if you are a home furnishings retailer that converts most of your revenue in your physical stores, your website plays a critical role in driving store traffic. Many furniture retailers may shy away from eCommerce because they don’t believe they can successfully convert sales online.

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E-commerce delivery platform leader MetaPack bought by Stamps.com

Retail Technology Review

MetaPack has reached an agreement with Stamps.com Inc., the provider of postage online and shipping software solutions, to sell the business in a deal worth approximately £175 million.

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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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Fluctuating Match Rates? What That Could Mean for Your Retail Data Extraction

Wiser

How accurate is your online retail data? In truth, 100-percent accuracy will always be hard to come by—or impossible. That doesn’t mean you can’t have confidence in your data and glean actionable insights from it. . One key way that you can increase your confidence in the quality and accuracy of your data is through product matching. This is defined as being able to identify one of your products on your website and find the same product on another website.

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5 Merchandising Issues that Impact Sales (and how to Avoid Them)

Wiser

Most brands have an expectation for how their products will be displayed in stores. They create guides for stores to follow and certain goals they hope to reach with in-store merchandising plans. Unfortunately, in-store conditions are not always what you expect and that can have a detrimental effect on your merchandising plans. Merchandising drawbacks can be found in a variety of ways from missing signage to broken displays.

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The need for speed in cloud innovation puts customer experience at risk, say almost three-quarters of retailers

Retail Technology Review

Software intelligence company, Dynatrace, has announced the findings of an independent global survey of 219 CIOs in the retail sector, which reveals that 74% of retail organisations say the need for speed in digital innovation is putting customer experience at risk.

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Reality Check: Internet of Payments (IoP) - Is this the Future of Paying?

Retail Technology Review

Urs Gubser, Head E-Commerce Strategy at SIX Payment Services, explains what is behind the Internet of Payments in his latest Reality Check.

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MetaPack's Carrier Mapping tool now delivers access to carrier routes and services worldwide

Retail Technology Review

MetaPack, the eCommerce delivery solutions provider, will provide comprehensive access to worldwide origin data on carrier routes and services through its Carrier Mapping tool.

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Online sellers warned to be aware of HMRC tax rules

Retail Technology Review

Tax preparation expert and founder of DSR Tax Claims, David Redfern, has issued a warning to online sellers to ensure that their income is correctly declared to HMRC or face penalties for undeclared income.

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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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Demand for online car buying exists but current experience not good enough, new report shows

Retail Technology Review

Nearly eight out of 10 (79%) people say they would buy a new or used car entirely online – but more than half (57%) say that the online experience being offered lags behind, according to a new report.

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Streamlining operations with waveless picking

Retail Technology Review

By Eric Lamphier, Senior Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates. Modern supply chain and logistics professionals are grappling with the most challenging environment that they have ever faced, especially as one focuses to end point of retail commerce and consumption.

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Most millennials still prefer stores to online shopping but want re-evaluation of staff roles - retail survey

Retail Technology Review

A retail trends survey commissioned by a London-based international brand experience consultancy has revealed that almost three-quarters of millennials still prefer stores to online shopping.

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B+S Logistik achieves rapid Ecommerce Growth using Descartes pixi* Warehouse Management Solution

Retail Technology Review

Descartes Systems Group announced that B+S Logistik, the German logistics service provider, has expanded its contract logistics business with new business-to-consumer (B2C) ecommerce operations using the Descartes pixi* warehouse management solution (WMS) to support order fulfilment in fashion, food distribution and other segments.

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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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E-retailers need to ensure their fulfilment centres are ready to handle rising demand as online sales rise

Retail Technology Review

Businesses that are focused on tapping into the fast growing online retail market need to ensure they have the correct equipment and procedures in place to effectively handle rising sales or risk customer satisfaction taking a hit, says Midland Pallet Trucks.

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Retailers must embrace change

Retail Technology Review

Another day, another high street stalwart announces store closure. Coming hard on the heels of M&S cutting 27 stores, now House of Fraser is set to close 31 of its 59 stores and Poundworld is calling in the administrators. Added to the list of recent failures, including Maplin and Toys 'R' Us, plus the sale of Homebase for £1, claims that 2018 will be the worst year for retail news since the recession in 2007, do not look in any sense far-fetched.

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Google’s mobile speed algorithm update: is your online business ready?

Retail Technology Review

Page speed really matters to web users, which is why Google has always taken it into account within its desktop search rankings. As from this month (July 2018), however, it will also be factored into Google's mobile search rankings as part of its new 'Speed Update'.

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InternetRetailing Conference 2018 – Collaboration, Innovation, Expertise. A powerhouse of ideas to re-generate retail

Retail Technology Review

Retail is re-structuring, re-formatting, re-skilling and re-connecting with consumers. In the current climate, success belongs to retailers that dare to be adaptive, creative and to take risks. Re-launching for 2018 – in a brand-new London venue - InternetRetailing Conference 2018 brings together 800+ retail board members, C-level executives and directors for a breath-taking day of inspiration and collaboration.

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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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Knomo increases online sales by 60% with personalisation technology from Nosto

Retail Technology Review

Leading bag and tech accessories retailer, Knomo, has seen a 60% increase in online shopper conversions and a 16% increase in the average order value since it started using the Nosto personalisation platform.

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eCommerce firm sets up inspirational global HQ in Watford

Retail Technology Review

Global eCommerce consultancy Salmon, has moved into its first dedicated office, extending its 20-year residence in Watford. The company is moving from 64 Clarendon Road to 36 Clarendon Road as it looks to expand following its integration into Wunderman Commerce, part of the global digital agency Wunderman.

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87% of UK’s top retailers risk revenue losses through poor mobile site performance

Retail Technology Review

Almost nine in 10 (87%) of the UK's top retailers are risking a significant drop in online visibility by neglecting their mobile site performance, according to new research.

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Parts manufacturers and retailers being left behind in e-commerce 'revolution'

Retail Technology Review

Many parts manufacturers and retailers are in danger of being left behind as more and more sales move online, warns motor industry e-commerce specialist Dijitul Automotive.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Online shopping during Ramadan increases by 43%. How to shop safely and avoid being hacked

Retail Technology Review

Facebook has released a case study that says Facebook users in the Middle East and North Africa spend extra 57.6 hours using the platform during Ramadan.

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FarEye expands its footprint in the European market with the launch of its regional office in London

Retail Technology Review

FarEye has opened its first European office in the heart of London with an aim to expand its business foothold in the region and to serve its customers directly. With a total of six corporate offices in India, Dubai and Singapore, FarEye currently serves customers in over 20 countries.

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Augmented reality in eCommerce

Retail Technology Review

Khaos Control's Managing Director, Mike Cockfield, looks at some of the ways in which eCommerce businesses can leverage AR for their stores, how it can attract customers to the business and further increase revenues.

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Fashion retailer’s seamless new digital strategy triggers success

Retail Technology Review

Luxury clothing brand Jules B has experienced a 40% revenue increase after revamping its digital marketing strategy.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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The Digital Meets the Physical

Retail Technology Review

The Sewing Studio finds a solution to bridge the online and brick-and-mortar divide.

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Swedish fashion ecommerce company NA-KD goes global with Klarna

Retail Technology Review

Payments provider Klarna has expanded its partnership with Swedish women's ecommerce brand, NA-KD, to the UK.

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