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Retail’s Impact on the Economy

We all know that the retail sector is a major driver of the economy — in the United States and around the world. With that in mind, take a look at this informative infographic by Milo. Included are data on … Continue reading

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What Do Shoppers Want from Retailers This Holiday Season?

We’ve been posting a lot lately about the 2013 holiday shopping season — which is already underway (despite the media fascination with Black Friday).  Here are links to two of our recent posts: “Gearing Up for the Holiday Shopping Season” … Continue reading

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Better Personalizing the Retail Experience

In this multichannel era, it is imperative that store-based retailers work harder on their customer personalization efforts. As noted by Linda Lacina, writing for Entrepreneur: “The key to keeping brick-and-mortar relevant to shoppers lies in personalization. That’s one of the … Continue reading

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