Tag Archives: global

How Important Is the Christmas Shopping Season for Online Retailers?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by bermanevansretail

The Christmas holiday season is very important for online retailers — and this varies by country. In a recent study (as reported by EMarketer), Adobe looked at E-commerce holiday sales as a percentage of annual sales for online retailers in … Continue reading →

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Shopping in 2014 and Beyond: An Infographic

Posted on January 25, 2014 by bermanevansretail

Take a look at this popular and informative infographic on omnichannel shopping worldwide in 2014 and beyond. The infographic was prepared by Gift-Library.com,  which “offers a unique combination of Personal Shopping and fulfillment for high-end luxury gifts.”    

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When Will U.S. Credit Card Companies Turn to Smart Chips?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by bermanevansretail

As we recently posted, data security — and the lack thereof — is a huge problem that needs to be fixed for both retailers’ and shoppers’ protection. First, let’s look at some more statistics. Then , let’s consider the best … Continue reading →

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