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What Are the Most Important Factors for Multichannel Shoppers?

As more retailers embrace multichannel operations, it is important for them to determine the key factors that drive multichannel shoppers. According to eMarketer: “Omnichannel efforts are important, but not necessarily a top priority for retailers. In a Shop.org survey conducted … Continue reading

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Pizza Chains Stepping It Up

We’ve seen a lot of innovations and creative marketing among the leading pizza chains. For example, Domino’s has improved its online ordering capabilities and aggressively promotes this as more convenient than in-store ordering. As with all Pizza chains, Papa John’s … Continue reading

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Is Price the Major Shopping Driver? Not According to a New Study

During — and since — the recent Great Recession, many shoppers have become more price sensitive. In addition, showrooming and mobile media apps that enable shoppers to track prices in real time have also contributed to intense price pressures for … Continue reading

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