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Newegg Shell Shockers, Wal-Mart Online Gaming, Amex-foursquare Deal
Newegg is launching time-sensitive promotions to consumers via the mobile channel using the Responsys Interact Suite.
Newegg delivers daily mobile “shell-shocker” alerts about specially discounted products that are available until they sell out, enabling consumers to make a purchase quickly.
E-commerce & Multichannel Retailing
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Tesco Mobile Pilot, Wal-Mart Small Stores, Target Canada Mediation
In what may be a first in retail IT, the UK-based Tesco chain chose the mobile platform it would experiment with based on a determination that it was the least secure, according to StorefrontBacktalk.
Tesco is piloting a Wi-Fi system that will map the closest routes between selected products in stores. Tesco wanted to do extensive beta testing with customers before offering the final...
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Male Online Shopping, Newegg ‘Will Call,’ Gap Looks Overseas
Twenty-five percent of men say they would buy premium brand name products online, compared to just 16% of women, according to a new consumer survey released by SteelHouse. In addition, those in the highest income bracket ($75,000-plus) look for coupons and require discounts and free shipping more than people who make less money.
E-commerce & Multichannel Retailing
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‘Daily Wrap:’ ShopRunner, Targeted Ads, Wal-Mart
Newegg.com, Lord & Taylor, Timberland, and Helly Hansen have all joined the ShopRunner network, a members-only shopping program that offers online consumers unlimited, free two-day shipping with no minimum order size, free shipping on returns and special offers. ShopRunner plans to launch additional retailers, as well as new service offerings, throughout 2011.
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ AutoZone, Best Buy, Netflix
AutoZone Drives Sales
AutoZone reported net sales of $2.4 billion for Q4 fiscal 2010, an increase of 9.5% from Q4 fiscal 2009 (16 weeks). Domestic same store sales, or sales for stores open at least one year, increased 6.7% for the quarter. Source: AutoZone, Inc.
40% of Best Buy Online Purchases Picked Up in Stores
Best Buy has achieved a 40% buy online/pick up in store rate, according...Continue Reading »
‘The Daily Wrap:’ B&N, Gap, Starbucks
B&N Plans In-store Nook Promo
In September 2010, Barnes & Noble will begin an aggressive promotion of its Nook e-readers by building 1,000-square-foot boutiques in all of its stores, with sample Nooks, demonstration tables, video screens and employees who will give customers advice and operating instructions. Barnes & Noble sees the opportunity to promote the device in stores as a...Continue Reading »