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The Growing Popularity of Malls in Russia

Shopping malls have been popular in the United States and elsewhere around the world for many decades. Now, they are gaining in popularity in Russia. As Andrew E. Kramer reports for the New York Times: “Shoppers who find that 250 … Continue reading

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How Store Retailers Can Compete in a Digital World

Randall Stone is a senior partner and director of customer experience and retail design for Lippincott. His clients have included Starbucks, Foot Locker, RadioShack, and The Limited. Recently, Stone identified six retail tactics to enhance the in-store shopping experience: Go … Continue reading

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Retailers Trying to Satisfy Device-Hopping Shoppers

Besides the challenges of showrooming (consumers’ use information gathered at a store and then buying online at the best price), retailers must also now deal with the need for convergence: enabling shoppers to seamlessly begin and complete the purchase process. … Continue reading

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