Tag Archives: trends

Beware Shoppers: You’re Being Tracked

As we’ve reported various times before, companies frequently track our behavior — both online and in the store. Does the pervasiveness of this concern you? Take a look at this recent article in the New York Times by Stephanie Clifford and Quentin … Continue reading

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Online Shopping: Millennials Step Up

We know that online shopping behavior varies by age, income, education, etc. Now, a new study by DDB Worldwide shows the significant impact of age on online shopping attitudes and behavior. As eMarketer notes: “A January 2013 survey from ad agency DDB … Continue reading

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Turning Cell Phone Users into Positive Social Media Commenters

For a long time, many retailers have set strict policies against taking photos in their stores — and they have especially been upset with cell phone users snapping photos. Now, some retailers have recognized that cellphone shots can be turned … Continue reading

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