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2017: The Year Of The Chatbot

If 2016 was the year chatbots entered the retail scene, then 2017 will be the year brands will…

Features January 5
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Lidl Could Be Big: Analyst Projects $8.8 Billion In U.S. Sales By 2023

Lidl, the German no-frills grocery retailer with more than 10,000 grocery stores throughout Europe, currently has a low…

Features December 28
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7 Secrets To Winning In China’s E-Commerce Market

The trends in the Chinese e-Commerce market represent a huge opportunity for U.S. retailers. U.S. shoppers’ desire for…

Features November 29
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Deep Discounts Drive $5.3 Billion In Online Sales Over Holiday Weekend

Thanksgiving weekend was very fruitful for retailers, even outperforming initial revenue expectations. The weekend’s sales totals were fed…

Features November 28
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Four Low-Cost, Last-Minute Holiday Strategies

With Black Friday less than a week away, retailers have surely had their plans in place for weeks,…

Features November 21
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47% Of Consumers Plan To Skip Black Friday And Cyber Monday Shopping

As many as 73% of U.S. shoppers say they prefer to do their holiday shopping outside of the…

Features November 8
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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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46% Of Consumers Will Jumpstart Holiday Shopping Before November 1

Nearly half of shoppers (46%) say they plan to start their holiday shopping before Nov. 1, according to…

Features October 24
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Despite Uncertainty, The Presidential Election Is Unlikely To Rattle Retailers

The upcoming 2016 presidential election certainly has captured the attention of most U.S. consumers for both its political…

Features October 18
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