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Ten Trends Affecting Consumer Behavior in 2013

Posted on December 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

JTW Intelligence recently released its 2013 consumer trends report. As it notes: “In this year’s report, new technology continues to take center stage, as we see major shifts tied to warp-speed developments in mobile, social, and data technologies. Many of … Continue reading →

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Online Retailers Prepare for 2013

Posted on December 28, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As online retailers look to 2013, they are planning to liven up their Web sites by adding/enhancing many non-content features. According to a recent survey by SLI Systems, as reported by eMarketer: “Over one-third of online retailers plan to add … Continue reading →

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Retailers Trying to Satisfy Device-Hopping Shoppers

Posted on December 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Besides the challenges of showrooming (consumers’ use information gathered at a store and then buying online at the best price), retailers must also now deal with the need for convergence: enabling shoppers to seamlessly begin and complete the purchase process. … Continue reading →

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