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Building Long-Term Multi-Channel Retationships

It is imperative that retailers have strong, consistent customer relationships among all of the channels (formats) in which they operate. Bronto, a software provider that offers E-mail, mobile, and social messaging with drag-and-drop automation, and Retail TouchPoints, an online publishing network … Continue reading

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The Career Path of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

The video below highlights the background of Jeff Bezos, Amazon Founder and CEO, and his path from bright college student to an innovator that has redefined the retail industry. Bezos was honored with the National Federation’s Gold Medal Award at … Continue reading

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eBay: Expanding Its Multi-Channel Efforts

eBay is well known for its online retail prowess. As the company notes: “With more than 100 million active users globally, eBay is the world’s largest online marketplace, where practically anyone can buy and sell practically anything. Founded in 1995, … Continue reading

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