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Why Stores Could Benefit from AI’s Reshaping of Ecommerce

Retailers will be forgiven if their heads are spinning after this turbulent year of near-constant shifts in the…

Features October 23
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Discounts drove another year of record-breaking spending this Black Friday and Cyber Weekend.

Discounts Drive Record-Breaking Black Friday, Cyber Weekend Spending

As Cyber Monday sales continue to roll in, Cyber Week appears to have allayed retailers anxieties by delivering…

News November 27
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Mastercard predicts a solid holiday shopping season with 3.7% growth.

Mastercard Forecasts ‘Solid’ Holiday as Consumers ‘Recoup Their Power’

This holiday season, U.S. retail sales from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 (excluding automotive) are forecast to increase…

News September 19
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Holiday Success Recipe: Strategically Target Discounts, Focus on Fulfillment , Amp Up Agility

The 2020 holiday season will be dominated by uncertainty, a sharp contrast to the relatively steady growth in…

Features October 1
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Rise In Consumer Confidence Opens Wallets Wider This Season

Early in the holiday season, when consumers are still just planning how much they are going to spend,…

News December 21
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Divisive Election Dampens Holiday Spending Plans

Uncertainty continues to reign supreme as Americans prepare to cast their ballots on Nov. 8, and while the…

Features November 3
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Retail Recap Of The Week

Now that we’re moving into the heart of this crucial selling season, retailers realize they not only must…

Executive Viewpoints December 10
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Consumers Are Eager To Celebrate The Red, White And Blue!

The summer is officially in full swing and Independence Day is upon us! Shoppers plan to celebrate the…

Executive Viewpoints July 2
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Mobile Sales Reach New Heights On Christmas Day

As consumers spent time with their family and friends on Christmas Day, they also tried to take advantage…

Features December 26
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