Blogs RSS Feed Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:25:32 GMT Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:02:55 GMT Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:51:19 GMT Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:20:38 GMT Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:27:47 GMT Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:02:00 GMT Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:11:13 GMT Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:46:00 GMT Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:50:32 GMT Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:15:35 GMT Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:23:17 GMT Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:58:32 GMT Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:03:41 GMT Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:07:07 GMT Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:39:08 GMT Tue, 10 May 2011 10:25:13 GMT The danger today comes from a shopper who walks into a store as if it were a product showroom. She pulls out a smart device and begins scanning barcodes using the Red Laser or Shopsavvy mobile app. She researches specs, prices and recommendations, and then makes a purchase from a low-cost retailer. Consumers are redefining how they shop and retailers are racing to catch up. Here’s how.]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:05:41 GMT What happens when one of your best customers reaches gold status in your loyalty program? Does your analytics engine recognize the milestone, automatically push a coupon to her preferred channel, and automatically enter her into your Facebook gold community? It could and should. Here’s what you need to know to rev up your customer analytics engine for all-channel commerce.]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:52:40 GMT TJ Maxx doesn't have a fully operational mobile commerce strategy. Neither does Saks, Hot Topic, Bloomingdales, Pier 1 and Marshall's. Why? Because it’s still so early in the m-commerce game. To move forward, avoid pitfalls and begin the process of capitalizing on this promising new channel retailers need a roadmap. Here are seven steps you need to take to travel down the m-commerce road the right way.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:15:30 GMT Yes, it is early in the social retailing race, but data gathered by RIS indicates virtually all retailers are now involved with Facebook, Twitter or mobile apps. Revenue, profit and return on investment are elusive, but that hasn't stopped eight retailers from jumping into the early lead on the RIS Social Retailing Index (SRI). Find out why Victoria's Secret beats Target, Apple, Walmart and Sears in head-to-head rankings.]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:27:19 GMT