Saturday Feature

Back-To-School: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Back-To-School: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
September 02, 2017  |  Retail

In 1996 — 21 years ago — Staples created and released one of the greatest television commercials in human history. Yes, we know that is a bold claim, particularly for an ad that...

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The Eclipse Is Coming! So Much To See, So Much To Buy
The Eclipse Is Coming! So Much To See, So Much To Buy
August 19, 2017  |  Retail

On Monday, hundreds of millions of Americans will take a two-hour break to watch something that hasn’t happened in 99 years: a total solar eclipse.  For those who don’t remember their primary...

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This Time, We Want You To Drink The Kool-Aid
This Time, We Want You To Drink The Kool-Aid
August 12, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

Kool-Aid kind of gets a bum rap. After all, it’s pretty hard to stay relevant for 90 years – in the food and drink category, no less – and...

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The Lighter Side Of Commerce Crime
The Lighter Side Of Commerce Crime
July 29, 2017  |  Safety and Security

boulCrime doesn’t pay.  It’s a lesson that kids learn from their parents at an early age. And it’s a concept that an entire comic book...

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O.J. And The Mysterious Marketplace For Memorabilia
O.J. And The Mysterious Marketplace For Memorabilia
July 22, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

In something that felt like a throwback to the 1990s, O.J. Simpson was, once again, all over the news. This time, the news-worthy event was his parole...

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Why Shopping Online May Be The Only Truly Safe Summer Activity
Why Shopping Online May Be The Only Truly Safe Summer Activity
July 15, 2017  |  Retail

Summer –  the season of fun, sun, beaches, ice cream and blockbuster movie premieres – is also the most dangerous time of the year, according to the American Pediatrics Assn....

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Independence Day 2017 – By The Numbers
Independence Day 2017 – By The Numbers
July 01, 2017  |  Statistics

In just a few days, Americans will both settle into the swing of summer and celebrate the 241st anniversary of the day the Founding Fathers...

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IoT Meets Yoga Pants
IoT Meets Yoga Pants
June 24, 2017  |  Internet of Things

Pants. Most people wear them at some point, but few of us spend much time wondering if pants are living up to their fullest potential....

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The Modern Cure For The Summertime Blues 
The Modern Cure For The Summertime Blues 
June 10, 2017  |  Retail

In 1966 Eddie Corcoran sang, “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues,” which is a rather dark pronouncement of an otherwise pretty cheerful time of year. Long days,...

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