shopping

How consumers find what they want to buy and buy it in a world that is no longer defined by a physical place but what a consumer wants to buy and how she wants to buy it. Connected devices and the integration of payments into this now digital-led shopping journey is creating new ways for merchants and consumers to interact and disrupting traditional retail business models.

Snapchat And Kay Jewelers Partner For Holiday Promotion
Snapchat And Kay Jewelers Partner For Holiday Promotion
November 27, 2017  |  Retail

Shoppers looking for something sparkly this holiday season for someone special (or themselves) can now browse jewelry on Snapchat — as Kay Jewelers will be using the...

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Why ModCloth Broke Up With Black Friday (To Run Off With Cyber Monday)
Why ModCloth Broke Up With Black Friday (To Run Off With Cyber Monday)
November 27, 2017  |  Retail

The final verdict on Black Friday is still pending, and in many circles that final word is eagerly awaited. As of right now, some are lauding...

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Why Retailers Want Consumers To Use Personal Shoppers
Why Retailers Want Consumers To Use Personal Shoppers
November 24, 2017  |  Retail

Retailers are always trying to learn more about their customers, and personal shopping is fast becoming a popular and important tool enabling them to gain...

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Online Grocery To Spike 50 Percent During Holidays
Online Grocery To Spike 50 Percent During Holidays
November 24, 2017  |  eCommerce

Many Americans do the bulk of their holiday shopping online — including groceries. In fact, one research company believes online grocery retail will see a 50...

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China’s ZTO Express Testing Out Drone Deliveries
China’s ZTO Express Testing Out Drone Deliveries
November 23, 2017  |  Delivery

ZTO Express, a leading express delivery company in China — and one of the largest express delivery companies globally — believes that using drones to deliver goods...

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Amazon Australia To Open Thursday
Amazon Australia To Open Thursday
November 23, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon.com is coming to Australia, notifying third-party sellers to prepare to accept retail orders on Thursday (Nov. 23). According to news from Reuters, citing a...

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The Untraditionally Inexpensive Traditional Thanksgiving Of 2017
The Untraditionally Inexpensive Traditional Thanksgiving Of 2017
November 23, 2017  |  Retail

There are a lot of ways to cook a turkey, and today Americans will be trying all of them. Deep-fried, brined, baked and dipped in...

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Bringing The Power Of The Blockchain To The Thanksgiving Table
Bringing The Power Of The Blockchain To The Thanksgiving Table
November 22, 2017  |  Retail

Consumers increasingly want their food to be locally sourced and ethically raised, including (and perhaps especially) on Thanksgiving. The market has been eager to respond...

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Amazon And CVS Leverage Pinterest’s Secret Santa Toolset
Amazon And CVS Leverage Pinterest’s Secret Santa Toolset
November 22, 2017  |  Social Commerce

In an attempt to make it even easier to get the right gift this holiday shopping season, Pinterest has announced news of a personalized Secret...

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