Despite globally embracing online retail, shoppers still believe there will be room for their favorite brick-and-mortar shops in the future. In fact, a new survey reveals shoppers are ready for an elevated, cross-channel experience. Below we take a look at what else shoppers predict for retail’s future. ( click on…
The art of window-shopping isn’t lost on online shoppers. Research indicates a significant number of online shoppers actively fill up their carts but abandon them at the last minute. What’s keeping these shoppers from going all the way? We look at the new study by comScore to find out. (click…
Individual mobile users aren’t the only ones browsing virtual app stores. Turns out, American small business owners are embracing mobile apps in hopes of making their small venture more efficient. With countless service apps and quick solution apps at their fingertips, small businesses are gaining the competitive edge by going…
The days of making an actual vision board are obsolete. Today’s consumers are going virtual, eagerly pinning recipes, décor ideas, and future buys to their boards on Pinterest. They’re also following brands at a growing rate. But according to a new survey by Shop.org, comScore, and The Partnering Group, consumers…
Today, 46 percent of all U.S. adults own a smartphone, and more than half of them use the device to shop online. While these mobile consumers are browsing and buying, businesses without a concrete mobile presence are missing out. Take a look below to find out why it’s time to…
Cash mobs are popping up in the United States and worldwide, assembling en masse to shop at the small businesses within their communities. With word spreading via social media, organized crowds—cash in hand—are flooding one business at a time, boosting both morale and sales. We examine this phenomenon and offer…
A study conducted by the e-tailing group on behalf of Local Corporation found that today’s consumers have developed unique pre-purchase behaviors—even when shopping locally—driven by the use of technology and mobile devices. We take a look at the pre-shopping habits of these local and mobile consumers. (click image to enlarge)
To keep local shoppers coming back, retailers must provide more than exceptional service. According to a new survey they should also make it quick. We take a look at just how much local shoppers hate to wait, and what they expect from their local businesses. (click to enlarge)
According to the Small Business Search Marketing Survey by American Express OPEN, U.S. small businesses can still count on word-of-mouth as a top way for shoppers to find them. Close behind, however, is the Internet. Local consumers now heavily rely on search engine power when shopping locally. We take a…
A new report conducted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance found that more independently owned local businesses reported an increase in revenue in 2011 compared to the previous year. Despite the online presence of global brands, many shoppers seem to be happily foregoing major retailers for local shops. We take…