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Retailing 2020

Posted on July 1, 2012 by bermanevansretail

This report, by IBM and NYU’s Stern School of Business, forecasts where retailing will be in 2020. Click the image for a slide show summary.

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Dixons Deploys Analytics for Store Location Planning

Posted on July 1, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Antony Savvas reports in Computerworld UK, Dixons Retail is utilizing analytical software to determine where to locate stores in optimal locations in Great Britain and elsewhere. “The electrical retailer is using the MapInfo Professional geographic analysis tool, from supplier Pitney Bowes Business … Continue reading →

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Bon-Ton Department Stores Deploy New Kiosks

Posted on June 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Self-Service World reports that: “Bon-Ton Stores Inc., a Pennsylvania-based department store with nearly 300 locations, now has more than 100 kiosks equipped with endless aisle, loyalty program, wayfinding and product lookup applications. The kiosks, designed by Olea Kiosks, feature a … Continue reading →

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