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Online Shopping Predictions: Holiday 2012

This is expected to be a strong online shopping season for retailers. Take a look at this infographic hosted by visual.ly. Post suggested by KCJ    

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Personal Security Tips for the Holidays from McAfee

The McAfee Security Advice Center offers a number of good personal online security tips for the holidays. As McAfee notes: “While we are busy buying gifts and making travel arrangements, cybercriminals are making their lists, and checking them twice, as … Continue reading

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Retailers Moving Up the Holiday Shopping Season

After dominating the Christmas holiday season for years, Black Friday is now facing increased competition from Thanksgiving store openings and Cyber Monday. According to eMarketer: “Retailers are shifting their holiday promotions up earlier each year, and the buzz has moved … Continue reading

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