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Shoppers and the Internet

There are two good recent reports about online shopping behavior. According to a study by Info Retail, young shoppers want better integration of their online and store experiences. Click here for the highlights of the study. In another research project, Empathica examined … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think of ‘Pay by Voice’?

Technology has emerged that enables shoppers to complete their purchases with a voice command. Would you trust this approach? As David Poque, the New York Times technology guru, notes: “A lot of the things we do today will make our … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s Looking to Same-Day Shipping

Amazon is already an online retailing behemoth. It’s free standard shipping on orders of $25 or more has led the industry for years. Amazon Prime (at $79/year) gives shoppers guaranteed two-day delivery without a minimum purchase amount, as well as … Continue reading →

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