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Cash still most popular payment approach for consumers
November 11, 2016
While shoppers may be conducting more mobile payment transactions, cold hard cash is still pretty popular and is actually the most used, according to a new…
read nowWal-Mart, Target launching Black Friday deals way before Black Friday
November 11, 2016
Consumers won’t have to wait until Thanksgiving and the day after, Black Friday, to jump on retail holiday deals.
read nowMillennial demand spurs fragrance market
November 8, 2016
Retailers selling fragrances can expect increasing sales thanks to millennial interest in perfumes.
read now2017 may be the year for supermarket digital experience
November 4, 2016
Next year may be the year online grocery activity hits its stride as supermarkets expand digital shopping options and more consumers are looking to buy more…
read nowStudy: Consumer expectations are driving new retail economic metrics
November 2, 2016
Taking a page from Oldsmobile's marketing genius, today’s retail economics are not anyone’s grandparents’ retail economics.
read nowMacy's to open a bit earlier Thanksgiving Day
October 26, 2016
Not only isn't Macy's not following the trend of retailers closing on Thanksgiving, the iconic retailer is opening its doors even earlier this year.
read nowReport: Brands not doing well at understanding the customer
September 29, 2016
Despite big gains in technology across IT, marketing and customer relationship teams, some of the biggest brands are not doing a good job of understanding the…
read nowConsumers are big in love with convenience retailers
September 28, 2016
The top growing retail vertical is the convenience store, with in-store sales jumping 6 percent in 2015.
read nowHalloween spending likely to be record-setting this year
September 26, 2016
A new report predicts shoppers will be shopping heavily for Halloween goodies and decorations, with spend expected to hit $8.4 billion.
read nowStudy: Consumers love rewards, incentives
September 21, 2016
A research effort on consumer wants and needs reveals consumers love a personalized incentive, which also increases brand loyalty. Consumers also love virtual…
read nowNY’s Bergdorf Goodman goes for a fashion fantasy experience
September 20, 2016
Just in time for the recent New York Fashion Week, high-end fashion retailer Bergdorf Goodman debuted a new customer experience complete with chandeliers and…
read nowConsumers expect to get holiday shopping done before turkey day
September 19, 2016
Early discounts are one reason one third of consumers expect to finish holiday shopping before November, and many of those shoppers will hit Amazon for…
read nowRetail sales falling in Brazil
September 15, 2016
Rising unemployment is being cited as the prime reason retail sales are taking a dive in Brazil.
read nowBack-to-school sales are up but spend not as high as last year
August 23, 2016
Good news for retailers as back-to-school sales grab traction: Sales are rebounding this year following sluggish growth in the past three years.
read nowKiosk market to grow more than 4 percent by 2021
August 18, 2016
The global self-service kiosk market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.67 percent by 2021, according to a new report by Research and…
read nowRetailers aren't texting enough and that's a bad thing
August 12, 2016
Retailers aren't texting as much as they should and it could be hurting the bottom line.
read nowIn-store still beats online when it comes to shopping
July 29, 2016
In-store shopping still ranks top with consumers.
read nowWhy retailers should cater to deal-hunting college students
July 28, 2016
The research is clear: retailers offering back-to-college promotions and boasting a strong social media presence are bound for success.
read nowMobile devices transforming customer experience, reveals study
July 25, 2016
More than three quarters of mobile consumer search efforts contain the word 'coupon,' and nearly as many include the search term 'sale,' according to a new…
read nowWhy retailers need to refresh business strategies
July 22, 2016
Consumers expect convenience, ease, and a compelling shopping experience and that means retailers need to re-examine business strategies.
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