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Holiday Sales Are Up, But Experts Debate Impact Of Early Thanksgiving Openings

It has been a jolly holiday season so far for retailers, with Thanksgiving weekend garnering positive results nationwide.…

Features November 28
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Consumers Expect Prompt And Correct Delivery Of Holiday Orders

Almost one third (29%) of consumers recently surveyed will  no longer shop with a retailer if they receive…

Features November 27
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Omnichannel Shoppers To Spend 71% More Than Single Channel Consumers This Holiday Season

Steadily improving sentiment about the economy is expected to cause an increase consumer spending this holiday season, according…

Features November 23
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Small Luxuries Entice Shoppers To Splurge In Next Six Months

Despite continued economic concerns, approximately half of U.S. consumers intend to buy luxury items between November 2012 and…

Features November 19
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Research Reveals How Holiday Shoppers Plan To Shop

Holiday shoppers will trade long POS waiting lines for online shopping whenever they can, and access product data…

Features November 16
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Most Small Merchants Do Not Fear Security Breach

Only 50% of small merchants have validated their PCI compliance, according to a recent survey of 600 Level…

Features November 12
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New Report Reveals 79% Of ‘Check-Ins’ Take Place On Foursquare

Localization is becoming a hot topic among retailers striving to better connect with mobilized consumers. By harnessing the…

Features November 9
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2012 Holiday Season Delivers Overall Positive Outlook For Retailers

While the economy is still a player in the game of holiday shopping this year, the overall outlook…

Features November 8
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Beyond The Rack Improves Site Loading By 20% With Akamai

Many retailers are ensuring success this holiday season by improving web site stability and overall load times. However,…

Features November 7
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