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Who's in It for the Rewards?

Who's in It for the Rewards?

Article
May 10, 2018

According to a new Finder.com report, men will outspend women if rewarded with offers, discounts or other perks.

Amazon Pay Discount May Spur SMB Adoption

Amazon Pay Discount May Spur SMB Adoption

Article
May 07, 2018

The strategy will lower retailers’ credit processing costs, and could drive growth and awareness for the ecommerce giant’s payment solution.

Amazon's Latest Attempt to Own Online Groceries

Amazon's Latest Attempt to Own Online Groceries

Article
May 07, 2018

Is it worth forking over $119 a year to get 10% off at Whole Foods Market? That’s what Amazon is banking on with its new initiative to offer Prime members discounts on Whole Foods orders.

For Basic Purchases, the Store Still Rules

Article
May 07, 2018

Despite being able to buy mundane products like paper towels or razor blades with a click of mouse—or by asking Alexa—consumers still prefer to shop at physical stores for those purchases.

Growing Pains in the Subscription Box Sector

Growing Pains in the Subscription Box Sector

Article
May 07, 2018

The once-hot subscription box model has seen some stumbles and misfires, but personalization and attention to customer preferences may be keys to renewed growth.

Instagram Is Giving the Buy Button a Makeover

Instagram Is Giving the Buy Button a Makeover

Article
May 07, 2018

The social network is rolling out new features to entice users to buy through its platform. For now, payments are limited to things like booking appointments at salons or restaurants, but that could change.

The Battle for Mobile Wallet Dominance Continues

The Battle for Mobile Wallet Dominance Continues

Article
May 07, 2018

The user base in the US is split among operating systems and also fragmented across services like PayPal, bank-specific ventures like Chase Pay and retailer solutions like Walmart Pay.

Walmart and Amazon Jockey for Advantage in India

Walmart and Amazon Jockey for Advantage in India

Article
May 03, 2018

Flipkart, an Indian ecommerce company founded in 2007, may be the object of desire for not one but two of the biggest retailers in the world.

Consumers Want Customer Service to Follow Their Lead

Consumers Want Customer Service to Follow Their Lead

Article
May 02, 2018

According to Conversocial, consumers don’t want to be shuffled from channel to channel to solve a customer service issue.

The Relentless Pressure to Discount

The Relentless Pressure to Discount

Article
May 01, 2018

Despite a long and relatively steadily improving economy, consumers remain so focused on value that pricing remains retailers' most pressing business worry. New data shows just how much they are concerned.

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Are Retailers Ready for a Cashless Store?

Are Retailers Ready for a Cashless Store?

Article
Apr 27, 2018

According to a recent survey, about eight in 10 US retail executives are considering cashless stores.

Millennials: Frugal or Frivolous?

Millennials: Frugal or Frivolous?

Article
Apr 27, 2018

This generation is among the most scrutinized, but the millennial stereotype may not be so accurate.

With 100 Million Prime Members on Board, Amazon Lifts Fee by 20%

Article
Apr 27, 2018

After disclosing for the first time how many Prime members it has, Amazon has followed up with a price increase of roughly 20%, lifting the annual membership fee to $119, the first time it has bumped up the price in four years.

Consumers Don't Want Personalization to Get Too Personal

Consumers Don't Want Personalization to Get Too Personal

Article
Apr 26, 2018

Many are more likely to share the basics, like their name and email address, than reveal their shopping preferences or interests.

eBay Results Echo Broad Uptake of Online Marketplaces

eBay Results Echo Broad Uptake of Online Marketplaces

Article
Apr 26, 2018

A widening international customer base and ongoing efforts to raise eBay's profile helped the company increase first quarter revenue by 12%.

Amazon, Walmart Keep Up the Pressure in Delivery Innovations

Amazon, Walmart Keep Up the Pressure in Delivery Innovations

Article
Apr 25, 2018

Walmart and Amazon both launched new delivery initiatives, facing off yet again in their tit-for-tat fight to expand fulfillment options and speed up delivery to customers.

For Online Shoppers, Photos Can Influence a Purchase

For Online Shoppers, Photos Can Influence a Purchase

Article
Apr 25, 2018

More than eight in 10 US smartphone users surveyed by Field Agent found product images and photos to be "very" or "extremely" influential.

Product Research; Real-Time Updates; Mother's Day

Article
Apr 25, 2018

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Virtual Reality Beyond Gaming

Virtual Reality Beyond Gaming

Report
Apr 25, 2018

While the use of virtual reality is not yet mainstream among consumers, specialized applications of the technology are proving useful in a variety of industries.

Webrooming; Amazon Ads; Best Buy

Article
Apr 24, 2018

The rundown on the numbers you need to know today.

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