Google has agreed to change its business practices to resolve a concern by the Federal Trade Commission in the markets of smartphones, games, tablets and online search. According to FTC chairman Jon Leibowitz, the changes Google has agreed to make will ensure that consumers will reap the benefits of online marketplace competition.
A trial date has been set between the battle of exclusive rights over selling Martha Stewart Living Omnichannel products between J.C. Penney and Macy
Gap has announced that it has acquired INTERMIX, a multi-brand retailer, for $130 million. Gap hopes the new addition to its portfolio will help them compete in the luxury market.
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When it comes to social media strategies, a new survey has found that smaller companies and B2Bs are less likely to engage with their customers through social media. In this infographic from Zeno Group, you will see how some CEO
As the White House and Congress reach an agreement to stop the nation from falling off the fiscal cliff, the National Retail Federation cautions that more needs to be done in order to protect consumers and businesses.
Many marketers in the B2B retail world have struggled with social media when compared to their B2B counterparts. In this infographic, based on the 2012 B2B Content Marketing Report by the Content Marketing Institute, it is suggested that some B2B marketers might be falling short because they are not embracing new social media channels.
Many advertisers have made adding or expanding retargeting advertising a priority for their digital marketing campaigns in 2013. As this opportunity continues to be a cost-effective means to increase conversions from existing traffic sources, the space will get more competitive and prices will continue to rise. This points to the need for marketers to be more sophisticated in deploying retargeting programs, leveraging stronger strategies than many currently in use.
Sales figures from the 2012 holiday shopping season paint a conflicting picture of the robustness of consumer spending and its impact on the economy. Retail analyst Dana Telsey discusses the holiday season on CBS This Morning.
Looking back at 2012, a handful of trends have dominated headlines in the ecommerce and retail space. These include the so-called omnichannel experience for consumers across all touchpoints, heightened privacy concerns and the use of big data to increase customer engagement and drive sales. While progress has been made in all three areas, none of them will come to fruition by the end of 2013.