Monthly Archives: August 2009

Aug19

Inspiration and Innovation At the Annual Summit

By Larry Joseloff, VP, Content, Shop.org | Published: August 19, 2009
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A few days ago I posted a blog about our extremely practical and tactical 40+ Things You Can Do to Make More Money Next Week session at the Annual Summit.  Even though we have a variety of sessions that are focusing on tactics, Shop.org prides itself on sharing how fellow retailers are succeeding using cutting-edge [...]

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Aug18

Research: Back to School Shopping – Update

By Fiona Swerdlow, Head of Research, Shop.org | Published: August 18, 2009
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With school start dates well within sight now, school kids and college students across the US are still finishing up their back-to-school and back-to-college shopping. In the August 2009 Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, BIGresearch asked on behalf of the National Retail Federation how families and students are progressing in this endeavor since we first [...]

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Aug17

Who Wants to Make More Money Next Week?

By Larry Joseloff, VP, Content, Shop.org | Published: August 17, 2009
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Who hasn’t returned from an industry conference with a series of ideas, notes scribbled on the back of a napkin, and a whole bunch of handouts, but without any idea of how to begin implementing all that you have learned? At this year’s Annual Summit I can guarantee that this will not be a problem.   We are [...]

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Aug14

Shop.org is Looking for a Marketing Genius

By Scott Silverman | Published: August 14, 2009
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Do you have what it takes to be part of the Shop.org team? We aren’t asking for much – just someone with creativity, strategic vision, an analytical mind, fantastic writing skills, and the ability to multi-task at the speed of light. Now before you go and say, “That person doesn’t exist!” – we can tell [...]

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Aug13

Research: What Consumers Want Web Sites to Remember About Them

By Fiona Swerdlow, Head of Research, Shop.org | Published: August 13, 2009
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Savvy store associates have long known to cultivate relationships with their most frequent or otherwise “best” customers by remembering information such as the customer’s name, his / her family members, birthdays and anniversaries, past purchases, and the like.  When it comes to remembering information about online customers, however, retailers know that they tread a fine [...]

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