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The State of Digital and Personalization in Retailing

Conversant recently conducted a study involving retail marketing executives: “The digital opportunities and challenges covered in the study varied from the current role that digital plays in marketing programs to the burgeoning interest and importance of personalized one-to-one marketing. For the retailer, this … Continue reading

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Amazon.com: The King of Retail Data Analytics

Although most retailers have dramatically ramped up their data analytics efforts, Amazon.com still leads the pack. This is one of the retailer’s biggest competitive advantages. As Anna Papachristos writes for 1to1 media: “When it comes to the retail industry, customer data … Continue reading

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Mobile Shoppers and Their Choice of Payment Methods

According to recent research from Nielsen, mobile shopping is impacting more than just our way of shopping, it is also changing the way we pay for purchases: “Digital is starting to transform how consumers pony up cash for their everyday … Continue reading

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