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Consumers are increasing their gift-gifting this year, according to Deloitte’s 29th annual holiday shopping survey. This optimistic outlook has been shared with other analysts, but Deloitte details all aspects in its 32-page report. Below is a brief overview of the findings …

Since Apple introduced Apple Pay, a new mobile payment option for consumers, buzz about the new technology has been huge. For consumers with Apple Pay installed and ready to use on their mobile devices, an independent home improvement retailer in Florida has the …

Online shopping has made ordering products easier, added new ways to advertise and promote, and has enabled customers to compare prices among different retailers. However, online shopping is still missing one thing—the in-store customer experience. In order to learn what …

Inspired Home, a new website from the International Housewares Association (IHA), was launched mid-October as a resource for consumers to discover trends in home and housewares products. IHAInspiredHome.org, “delivers compelling information and ideas across a broad spectrum of home lifestyle …

The future is before us, as consumers have control of their home with the touch of a button. According to the New York Time, Google’s Nest recently purchased the home automation company Revolv, adding to its smart home team. The …

The future has arrived. Robots are helping customers shop, and we’re not talking about smartphones. In late November, Lowe’s will introduce its robotic shopping assistant to a California Orchard Supply Hardware store. The 5-foot tall OSHbot is bilingual, can display …

Although major retailers affected by data breaches have put a stop to the criminals activity and offered to pay for extra security over customers debit and credit cards, consumers may avoid these stores as the holiday season approaches. According to a …

Social Media is a key initiative for many businesses’ marketing efforts across the country, but some companies still struggle with leveraging these consumer-facing tools. A recent benchmarking study by Hootsuite identifies the benefits businesses are reaping from social media, but …