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The Role of In-Store Technology in Omnichannel Retailing

What is the proper role of in-store technology in this omnichannel world of retailing? Is it typically “cool” or “creepy”? As reported by eMarketer: According to April 2015 polling by RichRelevance, creepy is more common than cool. Retailers have a … Continue reading

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Smart Merchandiser Video: E-Commerce Software

Efficient and productive assortment planning and merchandise management are complex activities for all retailers — large and small, online and offline, etc. Fortunately, more and more easy-to-use, moderately priced merchandising software applications are now available. One firm in this area … Continue reading

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Retailing Leads U.S. Industries in Digital Ad Spending

Are you surprised by the title of this post? Or, is it something to which you were already aware? According to eMarketer: “U.S. retail industry ad spending on paid digital media will reach $12.91 billion in 2015 and grow to … Continue reading

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