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Retail Buzz: The Showrooming Effect: Is All Shopping Going Cyber?

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The Showrooming Effect: Is All Shopping Going Cyber?

“Will ‘showrooming‘ kill businesses?” – CNN “10 Retailers Most Vulnerable to ‘Showrooming‘” – US News & World Report It seems everywhere you turn there is yet another headline questioning whether traditional retail stands on the brink of extinction due to the rise of showrooming. And it’s not hard to see how the practice of visiting […]

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Go Green—and Gain Sales!

With Earth Day just around the corner on April 22, it’s a good time to think about the importance of Earth-friendly and sustainable products, both to the environment—and our shoppers. More and more consumers are interested in local fruits and vegetables, paper goods made from recycled materials and other environmentally-friendly products. And according to a […]

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Personalizing Your Sales Pitch

Though some things—like a warm smile and a welcoming invite—are universal ways to engage shoppers, targeting your sales pitch can take you to the next level of success. This month, Sales Advisor Carolyn Adams gives us her tips for tailoring your message to individual consumers’ needs. One of Carolyn’s first tips is to respect your […]

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