October: What's new in composable?
October 2024
What’s new in composable is your monthly guide to capitalising on the evolving composable commerce landscape.
Don’t miss our quick read monthly insights into the latest industry news and insightful thought leadership that will ensure your business is at the forefront of composable commerce, plus key dates for events you don’t want to miss.
It's your monthly one-stop shop for all things composable. Enjoy!
Industry news
SAP announces significant AI advancements at SAP TechEd 2024
SAP’s enhanced AI copilot Joule now features collaborative AI agents that autonomously handle complex business workflows like dispute management and financial accounting. SAP also introduced the SAP Knowledge Graph, set to launch in 2025, which connects business data to improve decision-making and AI integration. Developers benefit from new generative AI tools in SAP Build, such as code explanation and an Extensibility Wizard for easier app integration.
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Stripe announces new updates from Stripe Tour New York 2024
This year feature updates include the Optimised Checkout Suite, fraud prevention tools, and embedded finance solutions like Billing and Connect. Stripe has also expanded support for global payouts and introduced more integrations with platforms like Adobe and SAP, alongside new partnerships with companies such as FreedomPay and Fifth Third Bank.
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Coveo’s Fall 2024 release transforms digital experiences with AI innovations
Key enhancements include Relevance Generative Answering (RGA), which enriches user interactions with rich text formatting and follow-up questions. Advanced merchandising tools allow commerce teams to customize product displays for specific markets. New integrations, such as Coveo for Salesforce and SAP Service Cloud, streamline service processes, while the Knowledge Hub offers managers more control over AI-generated content. With improved scalability for large datasets and robust security features like Bring Your Own Key (BYOK), Coveo enables effective management of sensitive information.
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Algolia launches Next-Generation Crawler to simplify data ingestion
This automated web scraping solution allows developers to effortlessly extract and update website content, enabling seamless integration across various systems while saving time and reducing complexity. With features like schema.org format recognition and data connectors for popular analytics platforms, the Crawler enhances search result relevance. Developers can enjoy 10,000 free crawls per month under Algolia's Build program, making it easy to experiment without upfront costs.
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New and insightful
Brave Bison drops the Winning Peak Season guide with 10 insider paid media hacks
The holiday season is here, and standing out is tougher than ever. To get ahead and maximise your ad spend, our expert guide offers 10 proven hacks for boosting retail paid media performance across Google, Meta, and TikTok. With rising ad costs and shifting consumer behaviors, these strategies will help you drive more conversions, cut wasted spend, and dominate your paid search and social channels—just in time for peak season.
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Alokai publishes the ultimate composable commerce migration guide
Thinking about ditching your outdated systems? You’re not alone. With more tools and integrations available, composable commerce isn’t just for big enterprises anymore. It’s all about flexibility—letting you mix and match the best-fit tech for your business. Alokai’s guide walks you through everything you need to know, from setting clear goals to assembling the perfect tech stack.
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Bloomreach shows how AI can bolster Black Friday eCommerce strategies
AI is transforming how ecommerce brands crush Black Friday. With tools like personalised recommendations, smart customer segmentation, and predictive demand forecasting, businesses can level up their marketing game and streamline operations. AI-powered chatbots keep shoppers engaged 24/7, while omnichannel experiences ensure customers get seamless, personalised interactions across all platforms.
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Get your online store holiday-ready with BigCommerce’s ultimate checklist
With holiday ecommerce sales expected to jump 9.5% this year, early prep is key. From optimising site performance and ensuring a seamless customer journey to offering fast shipping and standout unboxing experiences, BigCommerce has created the ultimate checklist to help brands thrive. Don't forget to pump up your holiday marketing, enhance customer service, and track performance. It's time to get festive and maximise those holiday profits.
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Klevu explores building sustainable and adaptable ecommerce platforms
Klevu hosted the Discovered Fringe Breakfast at the eCommerce Expo 2024, where speakers from Digital Juggler, Tangent, Brave Bison, and Selfridges discussed leveraging AI for sustainable eCommerce strategies. The discussion highlighted the transformative potential of AI in optimising customer experiences, increasing conversions, and reducing costs, while also emphasising the importance of thorough vendor selection and proof-of-concept trials.
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Dates in the diary
GROW with SAP Innovation Day by SAP
Discover how cloud ERP and AI-powered insights in SAP can enhance finance efficiency, business foresight, and risk mitigation for quick recovery.
🗓 October 22 | 13:00 – 17:00
📍 Everyman Broadgate, London EC2M 2PF
Midlands eCommerce Summit
Midlands’ top eCommerce experts and decision-makers across retailers, brands, merchants, and solutions providers will come together for or high-impact impressions, sharing ideas, education, and networking.
🗓️ October 16 | 8:00 to 18:00
📍 Eastside Rooms, Birmingham B7 4BL
AI strategy masterclass by Coveo: AI-driven CX strategies from the fortune 100
In this Masterclass, Blake Morgan, CX Futurist and best-selling author, explores the intersection of cutting-edge AI advancements and their practical applications in the CX landscape.
🗓️ Nov 14, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST | 60 minutes
📍Virtual
Out with the old, in with the new: Moving beyond legacy CMS by Storyblok
Storyblok will guide you through why brands are moving away from outdated systems and embracing modern CMS solutions, covering different migration styles from gradual implementation to full migration ensuring you choose the best approach for your business.
🗓 November 13 | 6pm CET / 9am PST / 12pm EST
📍Virtual
London Fashion eCommerce Summit
A local gathering of the UK’s top fashion eCommerce experts and decision-makers across retailers, brands, merchants, and solutions providers. The day consists of panel discussions, presentations, and one-on-one meetings across fashion eCommerce’s latest trends
🗓 November 21 | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
📍 Hilton Canary Wharf, London E14 9SH
