Tag Archives: merchandising

Cross-Channel Integration in 2017

This post builds on the one from yesterday, which reported on a study by Yes Lifecycle Marketing. eMarketer reports that: “Retail marketers are looking to [better] incorporate online and offline channels to get greater insights into their customers in 2017. … Continue reading

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The Growth of Apps in Retailing

As we have reported before, mobile apps are booming in retailing — and this trend promises to continue for all types of retailers around the world. Alexandra Kaufman reports for App Annie that: “Retail apps flourished in 2016 — netting … Continue reading

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The Value and Results of Live Chat

As we have posted before, Live Chat has become a more valuable practice in the online retailer’s toolbox. So, where are we with Live Chat today? James Arnold, Business to Community — “You’ll find that the benefits of using a live … Continue reading

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