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The Future of Retail – The Experience is Everything

Check out this interesting video about retailing in the future from Motorola Solutions.

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Are 2012’s Black Friday Doorbusters Really a Good Real?

As we have blogged before, Black Friday “deals” are not always what they seem. They are often not the best bargains of the year, but typically a tool to lure consumers to the store. Today (Black Friday 2012) is no … Continue reading

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Why Shopping Small (Business) Matters

Despite the growth and popularity of large retail chains, many people also enjoy shopping at small firms. This infographic shows why small business shopping still is quite important.  November 24 is Small Business Saturday. Learn about business intelligence tools. Thanks … Continue reading

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