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Target Announces Fall Boutiques For ‘The Shops At Target’

Target is taking a new approach to the store-within-a-store concept with the launch of The Shops at Target. The mega retailer is partnering with four select boutiques each season to…

News June 1

Mandee Generates $400,000 in 3 Days With QR Code Campaign

As shoppers continue to consult smartphones while in store for price and product comparison, Quick Response (QR) codes have become powerful marketing tools for sharing and promoting content in locations.…

News June 1

Intent to Buy Cartoon #5: Email Offer

In an ever-changing world, retailers must take into account people’s ever-changing lifestyles. By focusing on your audience’s in-the-moment needs and desires, retailers can provide more relevant recommendations. – Dan Darnell,…

Executive Viewpoints June 1

Threadless Gains 360-Degree View Of Shoppers With Data Collection And Analysis

The ubiquitous and always-on nature of the Internet, social media and mobile tools has made it easier for smaller retailers to grow and thrive. Threadless, an independent T-shirt design and…

News May 31

Retailers Focus On Testing In-Store Mobile POS And POP Solutions

Best-in-class retailers are recognizing the front- and back-end benefits of implementing mobile technology. From improving inventory and supply chain management efficiencies to maximizing the in-store customer experience, tablets and smartphones…

News May 30

Social Media Analytics: The Core Of The ‘Me-Tailing’ Movement

Part I of Retail TouchPoints’ multi-part feature exploring trends and developments in social media analytics, the business intelligence it provides, and real-life applications underway at Bonobos; Chico’s; Ice.com; Pacific Sunwear;…

Features May 28

Is Traditional Retail Dying?

As CEO of a company that is working to level the playing field between online and physical retailers, I take special notice when established brands like Sears and Best Buy…

Executive Viewpoints May 28

Combat The Amazon Price Check App With Effective Multichannel Retailing

The Amazon Price Check app was an inevitability for the industry — smartphones eliminate information asymmetries on pricing and do so while the customer is in the store at the…

Executive Viewpoints May 28

VisiStat Enables Social Media Monitoring To Optimize E-Commerce

Progressive retailers are implementing strategies and tactics to develop a 360-degree view of their customers to present more valuable offers and optimize the shopping experience. Because customer-centric data has become…

News May 28
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