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Uber Drop-Offs Right to the Store

There is now a new opportunity for Uber, the ride-sharing firm: Delivering customers right to the retail store. As reported by Lauren Johnson for Advertising Week: “The ride-hailing app is partnering with location-data company Yext to let retail brands create … Continue reading

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Do You Want to Be a Successful E-Business?

Would you be surprised to learn that only a small percentage of E-commerce sites gain any traction at all? Most dwell in obscurity. Consider these observations from Cent Muruganandam, writing for Business2Community.com and check out the infographic shown below his quote: “You … Continue reading

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What’s Ahead for Holiday Season 2016?

Holiday season 2015 did not reach the expectations of many retailers. Holiday season 2016 is expected to see even stronger growth for online retailing, but not a lot of growth for store-based retailing — especially apparel, home goods, and mass … Continue reading

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