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Saving Main Street From Its Downward Pandemic Spiral

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It’s why recommendations are consistently ranked by consumers as one of the most important features a merchant can offer an online shopper, why merchants gladly oblige and why brands strive to make products that are consistently ranked high by consumers. Social proof can also work in reverse. Saving Main Street. Even more of them are closing.

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Here Are 35 Casualties Of The Retail Apocalypse And Why They Failed

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Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Formerly beloved brands such as Aeropostale, American Apparel, and PacSun bit the dust in 2016, and the pace of retail deaths has accelerated since then. Date: May 2017.

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In Favor Of Delivery: The Growing Omnichannel Store-To-Door Ecosystem

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However, as smartphones ascended to ubiquity – and on-demand sharing services like Uber (launched in 2009) became the norm – new options began to emerge. According to Duncan, Favor fields inquiries surrounding both its own operations and mishaps that are the restaurants’ responsibilities. Or, for that matter, even a lobster dinner?

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Killing The I-Bank: The Disruption Of Investment Banking

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While the rules against prop trading have more recently been loosened, the restriction has still changed how investment banks operate. Even as the regulation pendulum swings back toward more limited oversight, how investment banks operate is fundamentally changing. Table of contents. The disruption of the IPO.

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Why Contextual Commerce Is The Next Big Thing

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In 2009, Uber’s innovation was to match up black car drivers with downtime and consumers fed up with the uncertainty of not being able to reliably get a ride when they needed one. Another study done by a Boston University professor suggested that music itself is a marketing platform for alcohol. And the more money they make.

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

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Retailers are leveraging technology, such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, to enhance operational visibility and personalize their customer service, a new necessity in fast-changing and demanding consumer market. “We’re in a test-and-learn phase as we consider what other investment routes we should explore.

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