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Retailers launching new strategies to beat Amazon
November 25, 2016
In a quest to lure consumers off Amazon and into their brick and mortar storefront, some retailers are launching new marketing strategies and hoping to…
read nowReport: More than a few retailers not sure what marketing channel is most successful
November 24, 2016
When it comes to identifying the most successful and viable marketing opportunities more than a third of retailers, 36 percent, can't make the determination.
read nowMobile grabbing a big chunk when it comes to Internet usage
November 23, 2016
A new report predicts 75 percent of Internet use come next year will be on mobile devices, according to a Zenith report, which also states 60 percent of global…
read nowNewegg aims to make online shopping more convenient
November 23, 2016
Newegg is integrating its shopping cart with FedEx service so shoppers can hold packages for pickup at FedEx locations across the U.S., including FedEx Office…
read nowTarget goes with tradition for Thanksgiving
November 22, 2016
Despite the fact more than a few retailers are closing on Thanksgiving and many others are adjusting hours, Target is sticking with what it says works and…
read nowSurvey: Millennials most likely to disregard loyalty programs
November 22, 2016
Millennials aren't too trusting of loyalty programs, with 29 percent more likely than other generations to believe the programs are rigged.
read nowStaples tapping app to push special Black Friday sales
November 21, 2016
Staples shoppers are getting a special peek into Black Friday deals via the retailer's app.
read nowIBM buys a familiar Watson-based shopping assistant
November 21, 2016
IBM is acquiring the Expert Personal Shopper (XPS) division from Fluid, which built the shopping assistant tool using IBM's Watson cognitive computing…
read nowWal-Mart's Cyber Week kicks off on Black Friday
November 21, 2016
Mega retailer Wal-Mart is not only boosting product inventory for the upcoming holiday sales season, from 8 million items to more than 23 million, it’s kicking…
read nowAmazon installs pickup lockers in Central Pennsylvania
November 18, 2016
The Colonial Park Mall in Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania now offers Amazon Locker, providing consumers with somewhere other than their home or office to…
read nowAppliance sales big part of JC Penney Black Friday event
November 18, 2016
Move over clothes and accessories. JC Penney is putting appliances up front and center for Black Friday and not one single toy.
read nowConsumers will shop, spend more on themselves this holiday season
November 18, 2016
Holiday season shoppers won't just be tossing items in the wagon for family and friends. A good portion, 58 percent, will be scouting out discount items for…
read nowWal-Mart tests blockchain technology to track food
November 18, 2016
Wal-Mart has started tracking two products using blockchain technology: a packaged produce item in the U.S., and pork in China, according to Bloomberg. While…
read nowKroger, Cardtronics re-up agreement for the long term
November 17, 2016
Cardtronics has entered into a new, long-term ATM services agreement with The Kroger Co., the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer.
read nowWal-Mart stocking up its inventory for holiday season
November 17, 2016
Mega retailer Wal-Mart is aiming to make sure it meets online shoppers' expectations by boosting inventory by more than half and debut special deals for early…
read nowTarget grocery leader takes leave
November 17, 2016
The revolving doors at Target's corporate offices are busy with yet another top leader leaving the retailer.
read nowCustomer experience database aims to help brands 'get on the map'
November 17, 2016
The Interactive Customer Experience Association has released a new customer experience database and map of the best in-venue experiences around the globe.
read nowDigital sales boost Target's Q3 earnings
November 16, 2016
Target is looking forward to the holiday sales season given robust financials in the third quarter thanks to back-to-school season and a boost in digital sales.
read now30 percent of consumers hate Black Friday
November 16, 2016
Black Friday apparently isn't so well loved by consumers despite historical big sales and price reductions on what has long been the busiest holiday season…
read nowJ.C. Penney store sales dip yet retailer is upbeat about holiday
November 16, 2016
Unseasonable weather and a strategy to put appliances front and center as the holiday sales season hits are two factors J.C. Penney is citing for a 0.8 percent…
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