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What Retailers Can Learn From The ‘Daily Deal’ and ‘Private Sale’ Models
In the wake of the economic downturn, consumers were forced to tighten spending belts as value crowned the “smart shopper’s” list of considerations before making a purchase. The “daily deal”…
News March 24Beyond Jeopardy! “Watson” And The Future Of Retailing
By Rob Garf, Associate Partner and Global RetailIndustry Strategy Leader for IBM Global Business Services Anyone watching Watson’s victorious performance on Jeopardy! couldn’t help but be wowed by the machine’s ability to…
Executive Viewpoints March 24Cloud-Based Compliantia Helps Retailers Streamline Auditing and Manage Compliance
Concept:The process of retail auditing (also known as store visits and store walks) can be a daunting, manual task. Some organizations have devised their own process, typically a “checklist” of…
News March 24Strategies To Engage The Evolved Consumer
By Rick Chavie, VP, Marketing Retail and Hospitality Solutions, NCR Years ago, the relationship between the shopper and shopkeeper was dramatically different. Retailers knew their customers’ preferences, and customers trusted…
Executive Viewpoints March 24Bulletin Board: Week of 3-21-2011
ACI Worldwide Acquires ISD Corporation ACI Worldwide, Inc. a provider of payment systems, recently announced that it has acquired ISD Corporation, to broaden the functionality of its payment solutions for…
News March 24The Home Depot Adds 2D Scanning To Advertising And Store Shelves
The Home Depot is tapping into the growing mobile barcode trend by providing 2D (QR) barcodes from Scanbuy in print advertising, direct mail pieces and on store shelves. By scanning…
News March 23IBM Launches “Smarter Commerce” Software To Reach $70 Billion Market
IBM has added new software and created a new consulting practice dedicated to the emerging category of “Smarter Commerce,” which is focused on helping retailers adapt to rising customer demands…
News March 22More Than 82% Of Consumers Seek Social Input On Product Deals
Social channels have proven to be effective for retail engagement, as consumers are increasingly utilizing networks such as Facebook and Twitter to send and receive feedback throughout the purchase process.…
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