Category Archives: Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information

This sub-category encompasses identifying and understanding consumers, and information gathering and processing in retailing.

Slow Going for QR Codes in Russia

According to a story in eMarketer, smartphone use by Russians is increasing, but feature phones remain dominant: “Consumers are starting  to familiarize themselves with QR codes — but most still don’t know what 2-D mobile barcodes are, according to data … Continue reading

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The Boom in Location Tagging: An Opportunity for Retailers

It is certainly time for retailers to better understand how people are using location tagging via their mobile devices — and to act appropriately in driving more of those people to their stores. As reported by eMarketer: “Mobile audience media … Continue reading

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Will Intel’s Magic Mirror Change Apparel Shopping?

Intel is widely recognized for the microchips that are used in computers and other high-tech products around the world. But did you know that it is also involved with a number of other emerging innovations, such as its Magic Mirror? As … Continue reading

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