Tag Archives: shopping

Monitoring Retail Shopping: An Infographic

For a recent issue of its Retail Monitor newsletter, Great American Group developed an interesting infographic on the shifting patterns of shopping.    

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Uber Drop-Offs Right to the Store

There is now a new opportunity for Uber, the ride-sharing firm: Delivering customers right to the retail store. As reported by Lauren Johnson for Advertising Week: “The ride-hailing app is partnering with location-data company Yext to let retail brands create … Continue reading

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Back-to-School Retail Sales Numbers for 2016

For many retailers, back-to-school revenues represent a significant component of their annual revenues. In the United States alone, the National Federation estimates that total 2016 back-to-school revenues will exceed $27 billion. Take a look at this infographic from Statista to … Continue reading

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