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Seasonal promotions are one of the core reasons consumers make a purchase. The..

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Every eCommerce seller knows that when it comes to selling products online, content..

In part one of this blog series, we identified two clashing trends when it comes to..

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Understand the four key phases of the journey: purchase trigger, search, moment of..

‘Hygiene and user experience’ factors may affect a customer’s sentiment about a new..

Truly understand the every factor that influences consumers’ final decision at the..

Getting insight into which touchpoints drive the best ROI for your brand

To maximize..

When consumers feel more confident about their own financial situation and about the..

Key insight: UK consumers replace tech products long before they’re broken or obsolete

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A major sporting event offers a fantastic opportunity for manufacturers and retailers..

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Category management is the ultimate team sport. Smart retailers, just like good..

In a recent study, 62% of shoppers in a mature, low involvement category interacted..

Traditionally, product categories don’t get any attention unless it’s absolutely..

With a busy Holiday season approaching there are high expectations for sales growth...

With Black Friday less than two months away, practically every retailer out there will..

One of my strongest childhood memories is the thrill of collecting World Cup soccer..

With an overwhelming amount of content, intense competition and multiple channels, we..

According to a 2017 study on ecommerce trends, 61% of shoppers are more likely to..

When we think about how smartphones have changed the retail landscape, it often..

Changes in the retail landscape, driven in part by the mobile revolution and resulting..

With many ways to get your brand’s message to consumers, a common question for..

*This blog post was co-authored by Wendy Wallner and Stephanie Scalice

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To truly conquer the connected shopper, you need to encourage your customers to buy as..

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Today’s Connected Consumers are increasingly price sensitive. According to our..

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Every brand wants to broaden its client base, but to achieve this is one of the..

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Understanding the shopper's purchase journey is one of the toughest challenges..

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Good user experience (UX) in online and offline retail shopping matters.  A poor..

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Small “smart” appliances such as vacuum cleaning robots or automated espresso machines..

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The smart home is already a burgeoning market, with players from across sectors..

Connected Consumers the world over are ready for mobile payment. It is little wonder..

Home appliances are moving beyond “smart”. Innovations in this market are not just..

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Segmentations can be an incredibly powerful tool for businesses, providing strong..

There’s no limit these days to the volume and type of data that companies use to..

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Young people in Italy are certainly not going to abandon shopping in-store any time soon,..

The internet is both market place and exchange platform – also for luxury buyers. Mobile..

The youths of India remain loyal to shopping in person. 78% of young people surveyed said..

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Sustainability is a major goal for any brand. In order to become sustainable, a brand..

Our survey shows that visiting shops is not something that the majority of young people..

The young people in Russia are certainly not going to abandon shopping in the real world,..

Joe Comiskey - head of the eCommerce Innovation and Strategy Team at Unilever – was the..

The retail landscape has changed dramatically in the UK over the last few years with the..

The youths of Brazil are not going to stop shopping in ‘real’ shops anytime soon. 68% of..

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