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Personalization in 2014

For many years, retailers viewed personalization as the personal interaction between store employees and customers. Then, more recently, personalization for online retailers was exemplified by interactivity and mass customization. So, what is the next frontier for personalization? Consider these observations … Continue reading

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Retailers Pumping Up Digital Advertising

As we know, digital communications and retailing are booming. Now, new data from eMarketer shows how big the boom is: “Bolstered by growing E-commerce sales and time spent across digital channels, the U.S. retail industry will grow its digital ad spending … Continue reading

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Moms Go More Mobile This Holiday Season

As we’ve reported before, many moms actively use their mobile devices during the shopping process. Now, there is new research that highlights the ways in which U.S. and Canadians will use their mobile devices during the 2013 holiday shopping season. … Continue reading

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