Mobile shopping continues to grow in use, and now accounts for roughly one-third of all e-commerce transactions, according to a recent report from Criteo, a performance marketing technology company. Given that the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported … Continue reading
The omnichannel is evolving further this holiday season, as online shoppers will be able take advantage of same-day delivery at several large retail chains as well as several malls. The idea is to combine the benefits of e-commerce — 24 hour … Continue reading
Amazon is an enormous competitive threat to brick and mortar retailers. And yet, we all know local shops that thrive, that are the go-to store for that something special. Those “Main Street” stores are able to hold their own in … Continue reading
Not so long ago, conventional wisdom was that Millennials, those born roughly in the 1980 to 2000 timeframe, were on track to be self-centered, materialistic, unprepared adults. And then came the Great Recession. Faced with the realities of the time … Continue reading
It’s begun: The 2014 holiday shopping season is underway. Eighty seven million Americans hit stores on Friday, according to a National Retail Federation survey released on Sunday. But, with many stores kicking off the season on Thanksgiving, retailers are finding … Continue reading
The connection of devices offers businesses a great opportunity not only to collect data and learn about how customers interact, but also to gain insight on why certain products are popular — and others are duds. The Internet of things … Continue reading
One of the most interesting observations about the retail sector over the recent past is the adaptation of online features at brick-and-mortar stores. Only two years ago, it seems, retailers were anxious about holiday receipts due to the practice of showrooming, … Continue reading
