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For Holiday 2014: Will Shippers Be Able to Avoid Last Year’s Problems?

In January, we wrote a post title “Lessons from the Holiday 2013 Hacking and Shipping Fiasco.” That post dealt with the shipping delays by UPS and FedEx so that some shoppers did not get their presents delivered until after Christmas … Continue reading

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How Consumers Are Using Mobile for Retail-Related Activities

According to new research, consumers are stepping up their use of digital tools for various parts of the retail shopping process. As reported by eMarketer: “Digital channels are now the method of choice for both product research and purchasing. According … Continue reading

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It’s Tough Doing Business in Russia — Even for Online Firms

Evans on Marketing With a population of nearly 145 million, Russia is a desirable market for many companies. But government rules keep making this tougher. Let’s consider the recent decision of FedEx, UPS, and DHL to stop making deliveries to … Continue reading

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