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The Downside of the Internet: Many Employees Shop While at at Work

When Do Consumers Shop? (Hint: Many Do While at Work).

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How Shoppers Use Digital Tools

As we know, the digital revolution has dramatically changed the consumer’s mode of shopping. Here are some of the more interesting developments. Retail Touchpoints states that: “Consumer use of digital tools is increasing significantly, doubling or tripling since 2010, according … Continue reading

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Enhancing Kiosk Security

Retail kiosks have become quite popular with both shoppers and retailers. However, security is an issue. As reported by Kiosk Marketplace: “Self-service kiosks have revolutionized industries ranging from airline travel to photo processing. Companies can move simple transactions to the … Continue reading

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