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One in Ten to Shop on Thanksgiving?

Just a few years ago, almost all retailers closed on Thanksgiving to give their employees and shoppers a breather before the big shopping push on Black Friday. Things are sure different today. As reported by Andria Cheng for MarketWatch: “About … Continue reading

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How the Restaurant Industry Is Using Digital Media

There are lessons to be learned by retailers from the experiences of the restaurant industry with digital media — both good and bad. According to eMarketer: “Social media have become a blessing and a curse for the restaurant industry. The … Continue reading

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What Do Shoppers Want from Retailers This Holiday Season?

We’ve been posting a lot lately about the 2013 holiday shopping season — which is already underway (despite the media fascination with Black Friday).  Here are links to two of our recent posts: “Gearing Up for the Holiday Shopping Season” … Continue reading

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