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Manhattan Toys 'R' Us closes doors as new year arrives
December 31, 2015
One of New York City’s Times Square retail icons closed its doors this week, with children and adults alike not feeling very jolly about the prospect of never…
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Consumers show love for Apple devices during holiday season
December 30, 2015
Phablets made a big comeback in the gift giving season which proved lucrative for Apple as the year comes to an end.
read nowRetailers, online and off, enjoy robust holiday shopping experiences
December 29, 2015
The retail holiday sweet spot was furniture purchases as consumers were in a jolly mood to shop, with overall spending jumping 7.9 percent over last year and…
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Holiday time getting more digital and what it means for retailers
December 24, 2015
If you whip out your smartphone during the holiday meals at least half the table will likely be annoyed unless you're doing photo snapping.
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Study: Gift card popularity remains high, consumers eager for mobile storage
December 23, 2015
Gift cards are a popular retail consumer focus this holiday season but they’re also a last-minute gift purchase before the big day.
read nowFederal regulators reject latest Staples-Office Depot merger proposal
December 22, 2015
Staples isn’t likely to get the gift it was hoping for this holiday season: federal approval of its move to merge with competitor Office Depot.
read nowAmazon grabs early online holiday sales share
December 22, 2015
Amazon takes top rank in early holiday consumer spending.
read nowRetail hours for Christmas Eve aim to provide late shoppers a reprieve
December 21, 2015
The retail segment is hoping more than a few procrastinators will be out and about Christmas Eve and expanding hours to accommodate the last-minute consumer…
read nowSmall craft brewery demand spurs hop production upward
December 21, 2015
Increasing demand from the craft brewing retail segment is driving U.S. hop production upward.
read nowWarm holiday temps present a cold front for retail sales
December 18, 2015
The warmer than usual temperatures during the holiday season isn't likely making retailers very jolly.
read nowRetailers embracing Free Shipping Friday
December 18, 2015
Whether free shipping offers a competitive edge for retailers is a bit murky as the incentive is now pretty much an expected consumer benefit.
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Speed, convenience are tops for retail consumers reveals new research
December 17, 2015
Retail consumers aren't very patient with slow loading online stores and are using their smartphones more than tablets this year when it comes to online…
read nowReport: Big sales days reflect big smartphone, mobile consumer use
December 17, 2015
The top retail sales days of the holiday season reflect increasing consumer adoption and reliance on smartphone and mobile device use, according to a new…
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Webinar: Expert insight on how retailers can connect with the millennial consumer
December 16, 2015
One big buzz word in retail customer experience this year is the term ‘millennial’ and a big industry trend is the focus retailers are engaging to capture the…
read nowInfographic: Gurus share predictions of what's to come in retail customer experience
December 15, 2015
A look at what some experts expect to happen going forward in retail customer experience and relationship management.
read nowSurvey: Local shopping centers big draw for last-minute holiday purchases
December 11, 2015
With just two weeks til the big holiday, a new report reveals retail consumers will be hitting local shopping centers to finish last-minute gift-buying and…
read nowMobile device shoppers made Cyber Week a lucrative retail week
December 8, 2015
Mobile devices accounted for more than 50 percent of shopping traffic on Black Friday and 40 percent of Cyber Monday traffic.
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Sears refreshes mobile app, debuts mobile device incentive strategy
December 8, 2015
Sears is banking big on mobile shopping this holiday season and has upgraded its app with new features and offering mobile in-store consumers free shipping.
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Don't miss: Webinar focuses on how millennials are disrupting shopping
December 7, 2015
Grabbing the millennial shopper's attention requires a strategy, a commitment and the right technology.
read nowMobile spurs seasonal shopping as Cyber Monday undergoes a transition
December 7, 2015
Cyber Monday not as super as expected but shopping still spiked over last year's figures.
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