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‘The Daily Wrap:’ 7-Eleven, Twitter, Amazon

7-Eleven has introduced an iPhone/Android app for its Slurpee frozen beverage, according to Convenience Store News. With the new app, Slurpee lovers can hunt down the nearest 7-eleven stores, complete with driving directions, and they can also log which Slurpee flavors they find at each 7-Eleven store for other drinkers to view through the app. Stats & Research Eight percent of the...
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RetailWire Discussion: What Constitutes Compliance?

Commentary by James Tenser, Principal, VSN Strategies In my role as director of the In-Store Implementation Network, the challenge of merchandising compliance is frequently addressed, from a variety of perspectives, both theoretical and solution-oriented. Several recent conversations have centered on the question of measuring the accuracy of a shelf set; that is, its degree of...
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ Talbots, Amazon, Gap

Talbots to use customer preferences and size profiles to localize assortments.To help identify customer preferences and localize its merchandise offerings based on buying patterns, size profiles and other key attributes, Talbots will use the Oracle Retail Planning and Optimization suite of applications, RIS News reports. E-commerce and Multichannel Retailing Amazon to dominate the...
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ Gap, CVS, Denny’s

Gap Looks Abroad Department store retailer Gap Inc. is looking to international markets and its online business for growth, as it faces sluggish consumer demand in a saturated home market. At its recent annual meeting, the company said it aimed to double the percentage of sales from its international and online businesses, from 12% of sales last year, to about 25% by 2013. Source:...
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Social Media Mentions Benefit Restaurant, Tourism Retailers

Analysis of relative keyword activity in the hospitality/leisure segment of retail reveals social media is especially important to restaurant, tourism and spa retailers, according to a new study from HubSpot.Social Media Accounts for 50% of Restaurant, Tourism, Spa Keyword Activity Results from the “Online Marketing Opportunity Report” indicate that when relative keyword activity is...
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4 in 10 Retailers Have Mobilized

Only about 40% of retailers have implemented some form of mobile retail program, according to a new study from Aberdeen Group.Most Mobile Retail Programs Less than 2 Years Old Findings from "Mobile Retail is a Reality" indicate that a combined 38% of retail respondents currently operate a mobile retail program. Twenty-six percent have been implemented less than two years, 7% for two to...
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ Macy’s, JCPenney, Loblaw

Macy’s Introduces ‘Magic Fitting Room’ Department store retailer Macy’s is introducing the “Magic Fitting Room,” which features a large-scale mirror with multi-touch technology that interacts with a multi-touch tablet and lets customers browse, shop and try on items virtually, at its flagship Herald Square store in New York City. Source: Macy’s JCPenney Partners with Conde...
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Consumer Web, WiFi Access Grows

Home internet and WiFi access are two of the top growing consumer electronics trends tracked by The Nielsen Company in Q2 2010.Home Broadband Access Increases 4% Home broadband internet access showed particularly strong growth between Q1 2010 and Q2 2010, increasing 3.8%. Regular internet access grew 2.5% in that time period. Currently, 85.3% of Americans have some kind of Internet...
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ 7-Eleven, Pizza Hut, Big Y

7-Eleven Makes Casey’s Bid Convenience store retailer 7-Eleven has bid about $2.03 billion to purchase the Casey’s General Stores chain. Canadian convenience operator Alimentation Couche-Tard is trying to buy Casey’s in a slightly less lucrative hostile takeover attempt. Source: Chain Store Age Pizza Hut Launches New Social Media Hub For the first time ever, Pizza Hut will provide...
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Gas Prices Affect Consumer Choices

Substantial percentages of US consumers are altering behavioral and spending choices in response to high gas prices, according to a recent Nielsen Company survey.Price, Incentives Draw Gas Consumers In one intuitive response, Nielsen data indicates that nearly half (45%) of US households are diligently seeking lower gas prices. In addition, some consumers buy gas at locations because of...
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