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Report Indicates Consumers are Looking for a Seamless Shopping Experience

A recent discussion on RetailWire discusses how crucial it is for retailers to integrate selling channels. If a customer wants to make a purchase online and pick up the item at the nearest store, then they should be able to … Continue reading

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Retailers Getting Ready For Back to School

Retailers know that they will be facing a difficult back to school season this fall. They are aggressively introducing new products, slashing prices, and amping up marketing. However, despite these efforts, analysts say it will make little difference to consumers … Continue reading

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Retailers Are Doing Whatever It Takes

What are retailers doing to increase sales? One strategy is offering deeper discounts. Nordstorm has slashed prices, starting at 40%, vs. 33% last year. While Nordstorm is offering deep discounts, other retailers are going after a different customer segment altogether. … Continue reading

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Scorching Heat Improves Sales at Retail Stores

The intense heat across much of the U.S. sparked an increase in demand for items such as air conditioners, fans, cold drinks, and summer apparel. During the first week of June, sales for air conditioners increased 20%, bottled sales went … Continue reading

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What Happens When Your Customer has 4 Legs?

PetSmart, the #1 US specialty retailer of pet food and supplies, is focusing on more specialty services this year such as “doggy day camp” as well as overnight boarding which includes dessert and a belly rub. These news services are … Continue reading

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