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محتوای ارائه شده توسط The Retail Podcast. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط The Retail Podcast یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
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Empowering Retail: The Evolving Landscape of E-commerce Platforms

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محتوای ارائه شده توسط The Retail Podcast. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط The Retail Podcast یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal

In an era of rapid digital transformation, retailers face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Jay Topper, Chief Customer Officer at fabric, shares invaluable insights on the current state and future of e-commerce platforms.

The Power of Composable Commerce

Topper emphasizes the significance of cloud-native, composable platforms in today's retail environment. fabric, built from the ground up with this architecture, offers unique advantages:

  1. Empowering end-users with intuitive controls for site updates
  2. Providing seamless scalability during peak seasons
  3. Enabling rapid innovation through customer-driven development

"The e-commerce platform itself is becoming more commoditized," Topper notes. "The differentiator lies in how you impact end-users and customers."

Overcoming Replatforming Hesitation

Many retailers hesitate to replatform due to perceived risks. Topper, drawing from extensive experience, views this process as "thrilling" and necessary for evolution. He advises:

  • Clearly define problems to solve
  • Assess the ecosystem and platform requirements
  • De-risk implementation through meticulous planning
  • Use metrics and data as a foundation

Topper emphasizes the importance of embracing change: "We have to evolve and we have to evolve quickly in this world. So to me, I think it's thrilling. Getting that digital first mentality is a thrilling personal transformation for a human to go through."

The Omnichannel Imperative

Topper defines omnichannel as "bringing the promise of the brand and consistency at every step, whether physical or digital." Key strategies include:

  • Integrating digital experiences into physical stores
  • Bringing store charm to digital platforms
  • Implementing multi-touch attribution models
Embracing AI in Retail

While cautious, Topper is "an absolute believer" in AI's potential to transform retail. He highlights two often-overlooked areas:

  1. Enhancing platform intelligence for employees
  2. Improving back-office functions like planning and allocation

"If you're not spending 20% of your time analyzing and testing AI-based solutions, you're missing out," Topper warns.

Looking Ahead

As the retail landscape continues to evolve, embracing digital transformation and innovative platforms like fabric will be crucial for success. Retailers must focus on empowering their teams, optimizing omnichannel experiences, and leveraging AI to stay competitive in this dynamic market.

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محتوای ارائه شده توسط The Retail Podcast. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط The Retail Podcast یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal

In an era of rapid digital transformation, retailers face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Jay Topper, Chief Customer Officer at fabric, shares invaluable insights on the current state and future of e-commerce platforms.

The Power of Composable Commerce

Topper emphasizes the significance of cloud-native, composable platforms in today's retail environment. fabric, built from the ground up with this architecture, offers unique advantages:

  1. Empowering end-users with intuitive controls for site updates
  2. Providing seamless scalability during peak seasons
  3. Enabling rapid innovation through customer-driven development

"The e-commerce platform itself is becoming more commoditized," Topper notes. "The differentiator lies in how you impact end-users and customers."

Overcoming Replatforming Hesitation

Many retailers hesitate to replatform due to perceived risks. Topper, drawing from extensive experience, views this process as "thrilling" and necessary for evolution. He advises:

  • Clearly define problems to solve
  • Assess the ecosystem and platform requirements
  • De-risk implementation through meticulous planning
  • Use metrics and data as a foundation

Topper emphasizes the importance of embracing change: "We have to evolve and we have to evolve quickly in this world. So to me, I think it's thrilling. Getting that digital first mentality is a thrilling personal transformation for a human to go through."

The Omnichannel Imperative

Topper defines omnichannel as "bringing the promise of the brand and consistency at every step, whether physical or digital." Key strategies include:

  • Integrating digital experiences into physical stores
  • Bringing store charm to digital platforms
  • Implementing multi-touch attribution models
Embracing AI in Retail

While cautious, Topper is "an absolute believer" in AI's potential to transform retail. He highlights two often-overlooked areas:

  1. Enhancing platform intelligence for employees
  2. Improving back-office functions like planning and allocation

"If you're not spending 20% of your time analyzing and testing AI-based solutions, you're missing out," Topper warns.

Looking Ahead

As the retail landscape continues to evolve, embracing digital transformation and innovative platforms like fabric will be crucial for success. Retailers must focus on empowering their teams, optimizing omnichannel experiences, and leveraging AI to stay competitive in this dynamic market.

  continue reading

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