Tag Archives: social media

Window Shopping Goes High Tech

High-tech window displays are bringing new life to shopping. It’s fun, too. Consider this illustration: adidas NEO “is taking window shopping to a new level with an interactive digital window concept that connects to your smartphone. Now it is possible to shop … Continue reading

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Social Media Still Not a Key Driver of Retail Revenues

Despite the popularity of social media by many retailers and their customers, social media are still not driving much in the way of retail revenues. As reported by Multichannel Merchant, Monetate conducted a 2013 research project on social commerce trends. Here … Continue reading

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The U.S. Shopping Center Is Still Alive and Kicking

Even though online shopping has grown dramatically in recent years, store-based purchases still dominate the retail landscape. Retail professionals know this; many others are surprised that online purchases still represent just a fraction of retail sales. According to research giant … Continue reading

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