holiday shopping

Why ‘Couch Shopping’ Won Black Friday
Why ‘Couch Shopping’ Won Black Friday
November 30, 2016  |  eCommerce

It’s hard to imagine Black Friday without picturing droves of people waking up at the crack of dawn to run through retail stores grabbing up...

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Thanksgiving, Black Friday Sales Bode Well
Thanksgiving, Black Friday Sales Bode Well
November 29, 2016  |  Retail

Good news, retailers! If breaking the $3 billion benchmark wasn’t indication enough, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) found that the data from this...

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Once Again, Online Shopping Surges While Traffic To Stores Declines
Once Again, Online Shopping Surges While Traffic To Stores Declines
November 28, 2016  |  eCommerce

As the holiday shopping season shifted into full gear last week, consumers headed straight for the deals — but showed a strong preference for making...

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Traditional Retailers Going Exclusive, Giving Cash To Lure Holiday Shoppers
Traditional Retailers Going Exclusive, Giving Cash To Lure Holiday Shoppers
November 25, 2016  |  Retail

Aiming to get a leg-up on internet merchants, traditional retailers are embracing new ways to bring people into the stores this holiday season. According to...

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Amazon A Holiday Shopping Staple
Amazon A Holiday Shopping Staple
November 23, 2016  |  Retail

Astound Commerce just released a Holiday Report infographic based on a survey that reveals key insights into consumers’ shopping behavior, in-store preferences and social commerce actions. Price and...

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Vantiv: Millennials Flock To Peak Shopping Days
Vantiv: Millennials Flock To Peak Shopping Days
November 22, 2016  |  Retail

While some may stay home and avoid the big shopping holidays like Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, the latest data from Vantiv’s ShopTalk survey revealed...

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Google’s Consumer Trends For The Holidays
Google’s Consumer Trends For The Holidays
November 22, 2016  |  Retail

Just in time for Black Friday, Google Data released its consumer trends report and predictions for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Here are the key...

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The Black Friday Mobile App Blacklist
The Black Friday Mobile App Blacklist
November 22, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Black Friday isn’t just delivering on the deals this year. Consumers can expect to be presented with hundreds of potentially malicious mobile apps on one...

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There’s No Place Like A Pop-Up For The Holidays
There’s No Place Like A Pop-Up For The Holidays
November 18, 2016  |  Retail

The pop-up store is nothing new in concept. Malls have had kiosks since time immemorial, and once a year around the country phantom Halloween shops...

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