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2018 Retail StatPack

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

In conjunction with Oracle and Bronto, eMarketer offers a FREE Retail StatPack. Just click on the image. Then fill out the short form to download the report.    

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Fast Fashion Getting Faster

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

Today, numerous fashion marketers are following one very strong trend: fast fashion getting faster. And this represents a competitive advantage. These prior posts also look at fashion activities: Macy’s Social Media Superstars Young Adult Views Toward Brands Virtual Reality Live … Continue reading →

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Test YOUR Digital Marketing IQ

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Each week, eMarketer runs a five-question quiz. The most recent quiz deals with how digital savvy you are. It involves 5 questions that enable you to test your digital marketing IQ. The quiz takes less than five minutes to complete. … Continue reading →

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Macy’s New Story

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

After a long period of weak results, Macy’s may finally be turning things around. And there is also Macy’s new Story.   Recent Results Are Positive According to Paul LaMonica, writing for CNN Money: “Don’t count out Macy’s yet. Digital sales … Continue reading →

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Data Analytics Can Enhance Customer Experiences

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

We know that using data analytics can enhance customer experiences. And in a big way. Thus, this post takes a marketing client perspective of analytics. For a further look at data analytics, visit these posts: Data Analytics Can Help Predict … Continue reading →

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Calculating Your Break-Even Point

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

In January, we discussed 2018 Marketing Budget Trends. Today, we examine the basics of calculating your break-even point. This is an important, rather simple metric. But, it is sometimes misunderstand.   Calculating Your Break-Even Point According to Braden Becker, writing for HubSpot: “You’ve … Continue reading →

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Small Businesses Are Charging Ahead

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

Many small business trends are worth studying. Now, let’s consider how small businesses are charging ahead. According to Vangie Beal for Webopedia: “A small business is privately owned and operated. And it typically employs a small number of workers. In … Continue reading →

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