PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwired – December 01, 2015) – As holiday shopping results are tallied from the Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday time period, many are finding it was a banner year for … Continue Reading →
Several major online retailers and pop star Demi Lovato generated a lot of buzz around Cyber Monday. See how Twitter played a role.
Social media platforms are rolling out new advertising and native shopping features as they vie for retail dollars. See which social media platforms are rolling out the latest features.
What does the holiday shopping season really look like? You might conjure images of densely packed stores and ransacked aisles; a pair of fathers grappling for the last must-have toy in stock; a mall Santa capping off a meandering line of parents and their children—many of whom are cycling through the full spectrum of emotional states. These images betray reality.
eMarketer estimates that US holiday retail sales in November and December 2015 will increase 5.7% year-over-year to $885.7 billion, with e-commerce accounting for 9.0%. Mobile will contribute to this growth … Continue Reading →
The decision by Amazon to begin Black Friday discounts before November 27 has paid off with the online giant achieving a 12% rise in U.S. traffic, according to digital analytics firm, SimilarWeb.
With time at a premium, consider these 3 actions that can help your business take Black Friday in stride and start a successful shopping season.
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What is an optimal order fulfillment strategy to deploy in your organization? Since we are not living in a world of infinite supply, this is an important question for every enterprise to consider, as the ramifications can be significant.
Is this the last-ever year Black Friday, or is the end of America’s biggest shopping day nothing but speculation? Click here and find out how the role of Black Friday is changing, and other news that shaped the week.