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What’s Ahead for Mobile Coupons?

In today’s marketplace, mobile coupons are taking on an even greater role — across numerous product categories. And smartphone shoppers really like their E-coupons. Check out this infographic for some interesting data.  Explore more infographics like this one on the … Continue reading

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How Small Retailers Can Think Big

Third-party channel partners can enable local retailers to think bigger — and dramatically increase their geographic coverage. Consider the case of Sandy Poehnelt, owner of The Right Slice in Kauai, Hawaii — as reported by Inc.: “When customers began asking Sandy if … Continue reading

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Uh, Oh: NRF Predicts Slower Back-to-School Revenues This Year

For many retailers, back-to-school revenues comprise a large part of their annual sales. Thus, an uptick or down-tick for this season can have a big impact on the bottom line. This is the National Retail Federation’s take on back-to-school 2013: … Continue reading

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