consumer insights

The Unexpected Commerce Effects Of Lent
The Unexpected Commerce Effects Of Lent
March 05, 2018  |  Retail

In one of the least romantic coincidences of all time, Lent kicked off on Valentine’s Day this year. One is our annual celebration of romance,...

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Amazon, Walmart And Target Woo All Channel Consumers With Delivery, New Payment Options
Amazon, Walmart And Target Woo All Channel Consumers With Delivery, New Payment Options
February 28, 2018  |  Retail

It’s not enough to build a large store and expect shoppers to come. In the omnichannel age, even superstores such as Target have to introduce...

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Visa: Data Will Deliver Payments And Commerce 2.0
Visa: Data Will Deliver Payments And Commerce 2.0
January 16, 2018  |  VISA

Anyone who’s ever checked into a hotel knows the drill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Holiday Spending Continues Upward For Americans
Holiday Spending Continues Upward For Americans
December 14, 2017  |  Retail

Thanks to early boosts from Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, the holiday season is poised to be a merrier one for retailers, as Americans...

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Why Moms Are The Secret To Sam’s Club’s Success In China
Why Moms Are The Secret To Sam’s Club’s Success In China
December 07, 2017  |  Retail

While many foreign firms complain that China is a hard market in which to do business, Walmart-operated Sam’s Club has managed to make some major...

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The Cure For The Brick-And-Mortar Blues
The Cure For The Brick-And-Mortar Blues
December 07, 2017  |  Retail

The death of retail — of the brick-and-mortar kind — is nowhere, really, in sight, even as some might say the physical shopping experience is losing its...

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The Changing Holiday Shopper
The Changing Holiday Shopper
December 05, 2017  |  Retail

The one-time shopper is the bane of the eCommerce merchant’s existence. They come, they shop, they even convert — only to disappear into the digital ether,...

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What Spontaneous Commerce Can Teach Online Retailers And Payment Providers
What Spontaneous Commerce Can Teach Online Retailers And Payment Providers
December 04, 2017  |  Retail

In January 1950, William Applebaum published a piece in the Journal of Marketing about the buying behaviors of consumers in retail stores. At the time, Applebaum...

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Finding The Right Fit (With Smarter Technology)
Finding The Right Fit (With Smarter Technology)
November 14, 2017  |  Retail

Lingerie retail has become a stunningly competitive world online. True & Co., Negative Underwear, ThirdLove and Brayola are just a few of the brands out there promising customers a...

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