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Digital Coupons Booming — and Introducing Zavers by Google

The popularity of digital coupons by shoppers is still rapidly rising — and many retailers are actively hopping on board. According to recent research from Zavers by Google and Retail TouchPoints: “As the smartphone becomes one of consumers’ preferred shopping tools, … Continue reading

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Customer Analytics in Retailing

It is imperative that retailers generate and analyze customer analytics — both to learn more about shoppers and to improve their strategies. Recently, Capillary Technologies conducted research on this topic. Below is an infographic that summarizes some of its key findings: … Continue reading

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The “Third Space” of Retailing

Some store-based retailers have embarked on rather novel concepts to drive business to their stores. One such concept is the “third space.” According to Marian Berelowitz, writing for JWT Intelligence: “Brick-and-mortar retail will increasingly serve as a ‘third space’ that’s … Continue reading

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