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As Josh Krepon President of US DTC & Global Digital at Steve Madden, shares here, the power of first-party data lies in its ability to give you a deeper picture of a customer. And so it’s not always quantity that’s the key, but quality. ✨ We caught up with Josh and several other of the brightest minds in retail to unpack how and why data is so significant to the future of the industry. Dive into their insights in our new report, Retail in 2025: What’s Now, What’s Next here - no email required. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02TZngC0

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🚀 Struggling with low job applications in retail? It’s time to level up your hiring game! Here are 5 strategies to attract top talent: Ready to fill those roles - let’s get those applications rolling in! 💪 #RetailHiring #RecruitmentTips #HiringSuccess #RetailJobs

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📰🔥 Hot off the press: Daniel's Jewelers enjoys robust return on investment after deploying RetailNext technology! "We leverage AI-powered in-store analytics to enhance the customer experience by providing retailers with deep insights into shopper behavior," said Joe Shasteen, our Global Manager of Advanced Analytics, in conversation with Judy Mottl via Retail Customer Experience. David Sherwood, CEO of Daniel's Jewelers, also joined the conversation to discuss our partnership and how we’ve been able to expand Daniel’s Jewelers' brick-and-mortar presence by accurately measuring the impact of digital advertising on in-store foot traffic 👣 Our technology's invaluable insights have had a direct impact on this mainstay brand's customer experience 🙌 Now, customers get the personalized, attentive assistance they need exactly when they need it most.  Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwJQUjEb Check out our case study 👉 https://lnkd.in/dg-gKJ-i #Retail #AI #Data #RetailTech #AdvancedAnalytics

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Looking for your first career move? Swob has you covered! With over 8 million job listings and hundreds of employers, Swob makes job hunting fun, fast, and easy. Download the app, upload your resume, and start swiping to find your dream job today! #Retail #FoodService #GeneralLabor #Swob #CareerSearch #JobHunt #ResumeTips #CareerTips #JobSearch #Hiring #Networking #CareerDevelopment #CareerJourney #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment

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🔥 Just dropped: a Chiefly Digital episode you won’t want to miss! 🔥 In this episode, fabric’s Jay Topper sits down with Su Li Rivera, Sr. VP of Marketing at Rakuten to discuss her career journey, the intricacies of Rakuten's business model, and the pivotal role of data in retail. 📈 Bonus: Su Li also shares about the awesome work she’s doing with Women at Rakuten and her advice for women entering the tech space! 🧠 What you’ll learn: - How and why data is the foundation of retail - Ways that AI and machine learning are utilized in marketing - The importance of balancing brand marketing and lower-funnel tactics Check it out now for valuable insights and expert advice to elevate your e-commerce strategy! 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gJNXQ-Rn 🎧 Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, and get ready to revolutionize your approach to modern commerce! #ChieflyDigitalPodcast #fabricInc #RetailSuccess #RetailStrategy

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Fashion executives are using AI to support everything from merchandise planning and manufacturing to marketing, and the use cases and adoption rates are only accelerating. Read the SJ x WWD Tech Report on AI for a look at how companies are leveraging AI tools: https://bit.ly/3S1oBFx

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This blog is for the #clients out there in #retail who are #hiring for a leader on their team. What are the best questions to ask? What are you actually assessing in your interviews outside of their employment history?  Our blog delves into the best interview questions we have found to truly assess leadership, accountability, culture fit and resilience. When was the last time you assessed your interview guides for managers? We recommend assessing the structure of your #interviews and the key attributes you're looking for at least once per year. https://lnkd.in/gRzX5UAg #InterviewQuestions  #InterviewingTips #hiring

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As LS&Co. pivots to becoming a DTC-first retailer, teams throughout the company are focused on ensuring we meet our fans wherever they like to shop and delivering a best-in-class experience on all our channels — including e-commerce. Learn more about our growing e-commerce channel and discover how teams have been improving our digital fundamentals ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e3NryP26

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"Fast Simon, the leader in AI-powered shopping optimization, today announced the launch of its Merchandising AI Assistant. Now, merchandisers can chat with an AI assistant to help create an enticing assortment and display for shoppers in real-time." Read more about our Merchandising AI assistant at GlobeNewswire. #ecommerce #ecommercesuccess #merchandising #AI #AIoptimization #AIassistant

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Consumer Retail Director Brandon Yoshimura highlights how changing investor sentiment has created significant challenges for consumer-facing startups saying, “part of what I think has been so hard to navigate for these brands is the velocity in which the environment shifted.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eS7hQa-7 Modern Retail Anna Hensel #consumerretail #startups #valuations #DTC #ecommerce #finance #investmentbanking

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Most apparel retailers focus their marketing efforts: 💎 Courting their most active VIP customers… who will probably buy anyway 👻 Converting their non-buyers…. who may not There’s another segment of customers who represent your biggest ROI and incremental revenue opportunity. We call them the movable middle. Often overlooked, those in “the movable middle” have purchased at least once. They’re not loyal customers… but with the right signal-based messages, they can be. Ranking your customers by their predicted lifetime value will give you a good sense of who’s in your movable middle. Behavioral signals that indicate a willingness to engage — browsing, adding items to (or even abandoning) carts — are also good indicators. Say a first-time buyer recently got a pair of jeans. They haven’t made a second purchase, but they have browsed jackets and tops, and abandoned a cart with two sweaters. 🎯 This customer is probably part of the movable middle. Once you’ve identified that, the next step is to align shopping signals and timely, relevant messaging. These customers can be reached with less effort  — and more payback — than brand new ones. To learn more, read our latest guide, tailor-made for apparel retailers here: https://lnkd.in/evq_Di3Z

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💬 Everywhere Commerce: Insights from Greg Merrill on the Future of Retail Debra Langley from Lyra Ventures in a conversation with Greg Merrill, a three-time founder and the Global Head of Digital Transformation at Nike, as he shares his perspectives on the future of retail in an era where customer expectations continually outpace traditional business models. ➡ Navigating Global Challenges Greg Merrill emphasizes the need for brands to be omnipresent, addressing the complexities of diverse languages, cultures, and currencies. He highlights the regulatory changes across countries as significant hurdles for retailers looking to start or expand their businesses. These challenges require a strategic and adaptive approach to navigate effectively. ➡ Three Key Factors for Retail Success To succeed in the modern retail landscape, Greg outlines three crucial factors: 1.Speed: The ability to quickly adapt to market changes and consumer demands. 2. Agility: Having the right talent with a clear vision and strategy to drive the business forward. 3. Modularity: Utilizing modular technology that can scale and adapt at the right pace to meet business needs. ➡ The Need for a Unified Technology Platform Greg points out the increasing necessity for a unified technology platform to handle the diversity and complexity of global operations. Such a platform is crucial for navigating the multifaceted challenges of the retail industry and staying close to the consumer. ➡ Proximity to Consumers A key strategy discussed is getting as close to the consumer as possible. This involves not only the location of manufacturing but also adopting a flexible approach to meet consumer needs worldwide. Companies must avoid imposing their terms on different markets and instead stay curious and adaptable to local demands. ➡ Democratization of Innovation Greg highlights that it has never been easier to start a company, thanks to the democratization of innovation. He encourages viewing vulnerability as a form of courage and a skill to develop. Success comes from finding incredible talent, empowering them, and allowing them to drive business growth. Greg Merrill's insights offer a roadmap for navigating the complexities of global retail. By emphasizing speed, agility, and modularity, and fostering a unified technological approach, brands can stay close to consumers and thrive in the ever-evolving market. His call to embrace innovation and empower talented individuals sets a foundation for sustained growth and transformation in the retail industry. NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific #nrf #nrfapac #offboundsapac #offboundsnrfapac #nike

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According to the National Retail Foundation, 60% of Americans have worked a retail job, and nearly 32% of all first jobs were in retail. In retail recruitment processes, talent acquisition teams are constantly searching for the perfect candidate — even as requirements and position availability change almost as often as the retail industry itself. No matter if you are a seasoned HR professional or just dipping your toes into the retail hiring pool, this guide can help you with the strategies and insights you need to excel in retail recruitment. https://bit.ly/3w4SbCs

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ICYMI: Our CMO Jason Grunberg took the stage at CommerceNext with marketing leaders from Tapestry, SEPHORA, and Lowe's Companies, Inc. Retailers must create a customer experience that’s unified across all channels, both on- and offline. The panel discussed emerging omnichannel strategies with three key takeaways: 1️⃣ Integrating the knowledge of in-store staff and online experiences 2️⃣ Track data across the entire customer lifecycle — not just point of purchase 3️⃣ Expanding capabilities for everything from discovery and delivery Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/erC5ix-z

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Don't miss the second webinar in our Retailer Relationship Playbook series TOMORROW, September 10th at 2PM! Tune in to hear Kandi Arrington and Craig Elston outline steps to unlocking incremental growth and driving future success by elevating your retailer relationships through a transformational 3-5 year strategy. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eDzh9Eif If you're unable to attend, sign up to get the recording! #retail #retailerrelationship #webinar #MarsUnitedCommerce #brandstrategy

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Augmented Reality (AR) can help #fashion #retailers drive consumer engagement and awareness around #sustainability as well as lower return rates. #RetailTech #TextileRetailTech #ApparelRetailTech #RetailTechNews #DailyNews #ApparelResources

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