Tag Archives: multichannel

An Early 2015 Retail Holiday Forecast

According to consulting firm Deloitte’s latest retail forecast, 2015 holiday sales are expected to increase by 3.5 to 4 percent. This includes both online shopping and brick-and-mortar stores. Take a look at this video from The Street.    

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Retailers Need to Better Understand Asia Pacific Markets

As more and more large retailers expand beyond their home borders, it is crucial for them to better understand these foreign markets — particularly, Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific regions of the world account for about 60 percent of the … Continue reading

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Global Social Media Ad Spending Is Booming

As reported by eMarketer: “Advertisers in the U.S. and Canada place a premium on social media and will ramp up paid spending on social networks 31.0% this year to pass $10 billion for the first time. Social network advertising in … Continue reading

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