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Cross-Channel Shopping and the Holiday Season

Cross-channel shopping is booming. And retailers must act accordingly during the holidays. As Jay Henderson reports for Multichannel Merchant: Although “retailers have witnessed tremendous progress when it comes to mobile marketing and adoption, there are still two main challenges to overcome: Keeping … Continue reading

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Younger Restaurant Diners More Likely to Use Mobile Apps

Young adults are the most likely to use mobile media when choosing a place to dine and in interacting with a restaurant. Click the chart to read more.  

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Retailers Moving Up the Holiday Shopping Season

After dominating the Christmas holiday season for years, Black Friday is now facing increased competition from Thanksgiving store openings and Cyber Monday. According to eMarketer: “Retailers are shifting their holiday promotions up earlier each year, and the buzz has moved … Continue reading

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