consumer insights

Why Retailers Should Stop Focusing On Millennials
Why Retailers Should Stop Focusing On Millennials
March 16, 2018  |  Retail

Remember the baby boomers? It seems that retailers and marketers don’t. Some experts would go so far as to call boomers “the forgotten generation.” With...

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The Amazon Effect On Consumers And Grocery Shopping
The Amazon Effect On Consumers And Grocery Shopping
March 12, 2018  |  Consumer Insights

If you’re like most Americans, you or someone in your household made a run to the grocery store on Saturday to get food for the...

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When Gated Payments Open Loyalty’s Gates
When Gated Payments Open Loyalty’s Gates
March 08, 2018  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Loyalty is a fickle thing in commerce and coveted by merchants regardless of market. Because, of course, loyalty is the gift that keeps on giving,...

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The Unexpected Commerce Effects Of Lent
The Unexpected Commerce Effects Of Lent
March 05, 2018  |  Retail

In one of the least romantic coincidences of all time, Lent kicked off on Valentine’s Day this year. One is our annual celebration of romance,...

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Amazon, Walmart And Target Woo All Channel Consumers With Delivery, New Payment Options
Amazon, Walmart And Target Woo All Channel Consumers With Delivery, New Payment Options
February 28, 2018  |  Retail

It’s not enough to build a large store and expect shoppers to come. In the omnichannel age, even superstores such as Target have to introduce...

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Visa: Data Will Deliver Payments And Commerce 2.0
Visa: Data Will Deliver Payments And Commerce 2.0
January 16, 2018  |  VISA

Anyone who’s ever checked into a hotel knows the drill. Traveler, usually tired traveler, walks through the front door, approaches the front desk to check...

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Holiday Spending Continues Upward For Americans
Holiday Spending Continues Upward For Americans
December 14, 2017  |  Retail

Thanks to early boosts from Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, the holiday season is poised to be a merrier one for retailers, as Americans...

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Why Moms Are The Secret To Sam’s Club’s Success In China
Why Moms Are The Secret To Sam’s Club’s Success In China
December 07, 2017  |  Retail

While many foreign firms complain that China is a hard market in which to do business, Walmart-operated Sam’s Club has managed to make some major...

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The Cure For The Brick-And-Mortar Blues
The Cure For The Brick-And-Mortar Blues
December 07, 2017  |  Retail

The death of retail — of the brick-and-mortar kind — is nowhere, really, in sight, even as some might say the physical shopping experience is losing its...

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