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India Is Now Facebook’s Largest Audience, Knocking U.S. To Second Place
India Is Now Facebook’s Largest Audience, Knocking U.S. To Second Place
July 17, 2017  |  Facebook

Facebook reported to its advertisers that India has overtaken the United States to become the platform’s largest country audience. According to The Next Web, as...

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Increase In College Enrollment Means Boost For Back-To-School Shopping Season
Increase In College Enrollment Means Boost For Back-To-School Shopping Season
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

A study has found that an increase in college enrollment will give a big boost to retailers’ second-biggest shopping season. Chain Store Age reports that...

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Today in Data: Uber in Danger Zone?
Today in Data: Uber in Danger Zone?
July 17, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

2017 has not been the best of the best for ride-hailing company Uber. From its CEO stepping down to employees filing and winning lawsuits, Uber...

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Walmart Announces Nationwide Virtual Commerce Competition
Walmart Announces Nationwide Virtual Commerce Competition
July 17, 2017  |  Innovation

Walmart has announced a nationwide competition for developers who create new virtual reality (VR) solutions that can change the way people shop and live. According...

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Neiman Marcus Loses First Cybersecurity Executive
Neiman Marcus Loses First Cybersecurity Executive
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

At a time where cybersecurity is more important than ever before, Neiman Marcus may be exposed to hackers. The luxury retailer’s very first cybersecurity executive...

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Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
Current State of U.S. Consumer Confidence
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

Since the recession of 2008, the retail industry has been in constant flux and has seen a mere two percent expansion over the last eight...

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Target Launches Gender Neutral Kids Clothing Line
Target Launches Gender Neutral Kids Clothing Line
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

Some may argue that one of the best ways of expressing individuality can come from daily fashion choices. From colors to various fabrics and how...

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New CEO At The Helm Of Winn-Dixie, Harveys Growth Plans
New CEO At The Helm Of Winn-Dixie, Harveys Growth Plans
July 17, 2017  |  Retail

It was the longest interview of Anthony Hucker’s life. But when the six hours were up, the former Southeastern Grocers COO had become the company’s...

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Zoho Debuts Digital Signature App For Corporates
Zoho Debuts Digital Signature App For Corporates
July 17, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Business operating system firm Zoho has introduced a new solution for its corporate clients. The company said Friday (July 14) that it is rolling out...

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