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Can Millennial Influencers Save Hoverboards From Crashing And Burning?
December 16, 2015

To the casual observer, it would seem like hoverboards’ moment in the sun is finally starting to end. When the gadgets burst onto the scene in the summer, it seemed like nothing could stop the six to 12 miles per hour of momentum the little...

Merchant Innovation
Facebook Vs. Angie’s List For Local Customers
December 16, 2015

Facebook may have started as nothing more than a strict social network devoid of many of the bells and whistles that look right in place today, but each new project the company takes on has it butting heads with businesses in industries that don’t seem related...

The Overlooked Truths Of Holiday Retail
December 15, 2015

With just a little over a week to go until Christmas (get those Amazon orders in, only seven days left with free two-day shipping) and the new year officially breathing down our collective necks, the end-of-the-year wisdom is officially upon us all. Get the Full...

Merchant Innovation
Apple Music Gets Taylor Swift For Christmas
December 15, 2015

Right behind being known for her music, Taylor Swift has had several high-profile breakups with celebrities around the world, but when she temporarily decided not to list her most recent album on Apple Music, experts were shocked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Consumer Insights
For Some Retailers, Green Monday Deals Beat Out Black Friday Prices
December 15, 2015

When consumers grumble about “Christmas creep,” they’re usually referring to how the once-contained holiday shopping season has started to sneak its way earlier and earlier into November — and, sometimes, even October. However annoying a premature commercial or radio jingle may be for the shoppers,...

Old Navy’s Hipster Christmas
December 15, 2015

Holiday ads are in full swing and, with them, have arrived cameos from actors, celebrities and adorable animals alike. You may have already spotted two of your favorite comedians in a series of holiday TV ads for Old Navy, which feature “Portlandia’s” own Fred Armisen...

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Why Google’s Buying Big Into VR
December 15, 2015

Is virtual reality anything more than a high-priced gimmick? Despite the opinions of detractors, Google is still putting its resources behind the emerging tech — and for what could possibly be its smartest economic decision yet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

eBay Has Kim Kardashian’s Maternity Wear
December 15, 2015

Only a week post-delivery, Kim Kardashian is already ready to say goodbye to her pregnancy bod and with it her maternity wardrobe — and the eBay fanboys (and girls) are gobbling it up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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2015’s Hottest Gift Is Going Down In Flames
December 15, 2015

In 1998, the Furby was the must-have Christmas toy. In 2009, that honor went to Zhu Zhu pets. However, with Christmas 2015 just weeks away, the must-have tech gadget of the season might be under a lot fewer trees than first thought. Get the Full...