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J. Hilburn Drives $250,000 In New Sales With Social Referral Program

Referral programs and word-of-mouth campaigns are optimal ways to boost brand awareness and conversion rates via social networking…

News December 26
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Are Retailers Meeting Today’s “Empowered Consumers’” Expectations?

Consumers’ expectations of a seamless cross-channel shopping experience are higher today than ever before as increasingly they merge…

News December 22
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Analyzing The Digital Consumer For 2012 Mobile Success

As retailers finalize cross-channel marketing plans and investments for 2012, most have considered the benefits of mobile strategies,…

News December 21
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Playd App For iPhone And Android Increases Word Of Mouth; Helps Video Game Retailers Boost Purchase Rates

Concept: Playd is a mobile application that allows users to share their gaming experiences across multiple platforms and…

News December 21
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New Study Tests Top Internet Retailers’ Delivery Times During The Holiday Season

December 16 marked “Free Shipping Day,” but just how fast or slow are eTailers’ shipping services overall? This…

News December 21
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Augmented Reality Expands; Lego Delivers Second-Generation Digital Box To All Products To Influence Customer Purchases

More retailers are employing computer-generated, augmented reality in stores to better portray product offerings. Lego, Macy’s and Ray-Ban…

News December 21
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Best Buy Improves In-stocks Up To 4%, Decreases Inventory Levels

Constant replenishment, disparate forecasting systems and cumbersome data volumes challenge even the best retailers to accurately predict customer…

News December 21
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New Study Shows More Consumers Making Purchases On Mobile Phones; 90M Smartphone Users In U.S. Alone

The smartphone’s enhanced Internet access and applications have captivated the hearts of consumers. More than half of U.S.…

News December 19
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Lucky Brand Doubles Conversion Rates And Increases E-Commerce Revenue By 300% With Email Remarketing Solution

Today’s deal-savvy shoppers are utilizing price comparison applications and search strategies across channels to ensure they’re receiving the…

News December 19
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