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What Are the Most Important Factors for Multichannel Shoppers?

As more retailers embrace multichannel operations, it is important for them to determine the key factors that drive multichannel shoppers. According to eMarketer: “Omnichannel efforts are important, but not necessarily a top priority for retailers. In a Shop.org survey conducted … Continue reading

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Pizza Chains Stepping It Up

We’ve seen a lot of innovations and creative marketing among the leading pizza chains. For example, Domino’s has improved its online ordering capabilities and aggressively promotes this as more convenient than in-store ordering. As with all Pizza chains, Papa John’s … Continue reading

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Is BMW’s New High-Tech Selling Approach Going to Be a Winner?

As we have reported before (see the story on Tesla seeking to bypass traditional car dealers), the retail auto industry is changing. Now comes word that BMW is going to change the dealership experience and modify the role of salespeople. … Continue reading

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