Holiday Shopping

Interac Says 12/22 To Break 2017 Shopping Day Records
Interac Says 12/22 To Break 2017 Shopping Day Records
December 12, 2017  |  Retail

The holiday season is always a busy shopping period, but this Dec. 22, the last Friday before Christmas Eve, could shape up to be the...

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2017: The Year Retail Got Its Experiential Act Together
2017: The Year Retail Got Its Experiential Act Together
December 12, 2017  |  Mastercard

Some things about holiday shopping trends will never change, Mastercard’s Sarah Quinlan told Karen Webster in their annual discussion of the trends to watch for the holiday season....

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The Cure For Holiday Gift Shopping Fatigue    
The Cure For Holiday Gift Shopping Fatigue    
December 09, 2017  |  Retail

As the holiday shopping season officially reaches the halfway mark, consumers around the world have hit the holiday wall: they’re tired of buying things for...

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Amazon’s Latest Dagger To Etsy’s Heart
Amazon’s Latest Dagger To Etsy’s Heart
December 06, 2017  |  Amazon Delivery

Amazon announced news on Tuesday (Dec. 5) that Prime Now, its one- and two-hour delivery service, and Amazon Handmade, its handcrafted items marketplace, are teaming...

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A Season To Shine For Startup Emailage
A Season To Shine For Startup Emailage
December 05, 2017  |  Startup Check-In

This time of year can be firefighting season for security companies as increased retail volumes invite increased cyber fraud attempts. And indeed, startup Emailage has...

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Today In Data: Spontaneous Commerce, Shared Housing And Smart Decanters
Today In Data: Spontaneous Commerce, Shared Housing And Smart Decanters
December 04, 2017  |  Today In Data

The holidays are always filled with product releases (just in time for holiday shopping), plenty of innovations, a few bizarre products and end-of-year evaluations on...

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PayPal Launches Virtual NYC Shopping Platform
PayPal Launches Virtual NYC Shopping Platform
December 01, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

PayPal, the digital payments company, announced Thursday (Nov. 30) that on Sunday, Dec. 3 it will launch another live, interactive shopping experience, dubbed Local Selects...

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The Cyber Grinch Is Coming To Retailers
The Cyber Grinch Is Coming To Retailers
November 30, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters have been making their lists and checking them twice, and it’s not going to make for a very happy holiday for retailers. Get the...

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Personalization Is Key To Email Marketing’s Boost On Holiday Shopping
Personalization Is Key To Email Marketing’s Boost On Holiday Shopping
November 28, 2017  |  Retail

Retail email offers aren’t as effective as they should be, according to a Monday (Nov. 27) article published by the Wall Street Journal, and personalization...

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