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Transcending Gift Cards: Three Benefits For Brands And Retailers

By Monika Kochhar, SmartGift Buying for others is hard. When faced with mounting pressure and waning time, we have…

Executive Viewpoints July 28
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Urban Flight: Why U.S. Retailers Need To Adapt To Domestic Migration

By Graeme McVie, LoyaltyOne There is a significant migration underway in America. Big city dwellers are on the…

Executive Viewpoints July 25
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Are You Speaking Your Customer’s Language [Across Devices]?

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor  Relevancy motivates shoppers to purchase certain products and remain loyal to specific brands…

Executive Viewpoints July 24
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What’s In The Box?

Subscription services are cropping up more and more, providing customers with a monthly dose of products they may…

Executive Viewpoints July 23
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Retail Sales Soar Despite Drop In Store Traffic

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor  The summer may be prime time for consumers to leave town and hit…

Executive Viewpoints July 22
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Bank On Your Brand: How To Use Or Abuse Your Greatest Asset

Work-life balance. It seems to be the holy grail of today’s workforce. Some say it’s attainable, while others…

Executive Viewpoints July 22
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Local Couriers Vs. National Shipping Providers: The Customer Experience Race

By Rob Howard, CEO, Grand Junction The $46 billion local delivery and courier industry is booming in the…

Executive Viewpoints July 21
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Key Considerations When Drafting An Effective Social Media Policy

In recent years, social media has become an invaluable tool that many retailers use to engage with customers,…

Executive Viewpoints July 21
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A Lesson In Marketing To Baby Boomers: Don’t Be Afraid To Engage Through Social Media

By Andrew Surwilo and Thomas Shipley, Co-Founders, Atlantic Coast Media Group (ACMG)  Baby boomers have experienced some of…

Executive Viewpoints July 18
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