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Monday, January 30, 2017

Expert: What postal increases mean for SMBs

US postage rates seem to rise on a yearly basis; according to come experts, parcel shipping volume will increase by at least 20% by 2018. This mean additional costs for businesses shipping. Here is what brands need to know. >>

Friday, January 27, 2017

Survey: Businesses looking for innovation

A new year always brings insights into the past which lead to changes in the present, and 2017 is no different. And, according to new data out from Yes Lifecycle Marketing, a large number of marketers are looking for innovation this year. >>

Friday, January 27, 2017

Report: Boomers want personalization, individuality

Baby Boomers may be thought of as the generation with the most extra cash to spend, but one new report indicates they aren't loyal with that spending money. More than half of Boomers, according to the study, will shop competitor brands if the price and experience are better. >>

Friday, January 27, 2017

Poor ecommerce experiences impact High Street stores

As if Britain's High Streets aren't already in a precarious position, more research reveals the harm to the UK's town centers if retailers don't up their digital game. >>

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Criteo data shows mobile important for Valentine shoppers

With just a couple of weeks to go before Valentine's Day, Criteo is releasing shopping trend data which could help retailers connect. Researchers sifted through more than 1.2 billion digital purchases last year and one of the most interesting findings is that sales via mobile devices rose 79% between February 10 and 12 last year. >>

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Expert: What retailers need to know about 3D shopping

Some experts believe we will see a shift from 2D online shopping to 3D. Just what will the shift entail and how can retailers prepare? I had the chance to chat with Marty Duffy at G2 Crowd about the changes. >>

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Report: Mobile offers skyrocketing

Over the past year, retailers and other brands have significantly increased their use of mobile coupons and offers. That's the word from new Koupon Media data which shows 104 million Americans used mobile offers in 2016. >>

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Consumer trust not the same in every language

Consumers are increasingly shopping online across borders and new research reveals that there is one important consideration common among shoppers from all countries considering a new retailer - trust. >>

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Ad Roundup: Experience key to releases, partnerships

In today's roundup, a trio of announcements that key in on customer experience. >>

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

2030 and the death of Britain's town centers

Figures released this week by the UK's Office of National Statistics, coupled with research from ParcelHero, deliver chilling news for the country's high street retailers and consumers alike. >>

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Buy online, pickup in-store not the 'smooth' process shoppers demand

Consumers from across all generations are now omnichannel shoppers but, according to new research from iVend Retail, consumers believe there is room for improvement when it comes to picking up online purchases in-store. >>

Monday, January 23, 2017

Ad Roundup: Partnerships and a malware offer

In today's advertising roundup, two partnerships that focus on data quality, and a malware offering for online brands. >>

Monday, January 23, 2017

Expert IDs trends to watch in IT

IT is a constantly changing space, but there is one trend this year that could be a game changer for many organizations. That is the addition of AI Ops - or algorithmic IT operations. Here's what you need to know. >>

Monday, January 23, 2017

Global online travel market to exceed $1billion by 2022

A new report from Allied Market Research forecasts that in the next five years the global online travel market is estimated to exceed one billion dollars (US). >>

Friday, January 20, 2017

Survey: Health Lifestyle grabs consumer interest

Diet and exercise have become virtual New Year's Resolution clichés, but this year consumers are putting a different twist on the typical resolution. Rather than looking for the next diet fad, more people are searching for more mainstream health trends - by using search terms like 'gluten free' or 'paleo diet'. >>