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How to master social media for retail in the UK

Sprout Social

In today’s ever-changing retail landscape, brands are divided into two groups. The importance of social media in UK retail has only grown. And the potential it holds for those retailers who might be hesitant. Social media is a go-to platform for retail customers. The latest data indicates a notable surge in its use.

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Mobile Commerce On The Rise… Fast

Dave Fleet

Electronics marketplace Retrevo this week released a new study suggesting that mobile shoppers have doubled since February. According to the company, 20 per cent of US consumers have purchased something from a retailer using their cell phone. What would make you more likely to purchase something from a retailer using your cell phone?

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From Social to Local to Mobile

Direct Marketing Observations

By your actions of buying smart phones at an alarming rate, by snapping up tablets like they’re going out of style, you have made it known to retailers that these are the new weapons of not only commerce, but online commerce as well. Those times are over. With that said, this infographic might make a bit of sense for you.

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One-Third of Consumers Are Visiting Top Digital Retail Sites Via Mobile Exclusively

The Realtime Report

New research from comScore’s Data Mine reveals that while the majority of the digital consumers use both desktop and mobile devices, around one-third of consumers are visiting the top digital retail brands exclusively via mobile as of September 2013. Does this place other retailers at a disadvantage?

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How to master social media for retail in the UK

Sprout Social

In todays ever-changing retail landscape, brands are divided into two groups. The significance of social media in the retail sphere has only amplified. And the potential it holds for those retailers who might still be hesitant. Social media is a go-to platform for retail customers. Cross-promotion is key.

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Mobile Shopping App Shopkick Adds CVS/pharmacy To Its Lineup Of Retail Partners

The Realtime Report

Mobile shopping app Shopkick , which rewards shoppers for walking into stores and interacting with products, has added CVS/pharmacy as the first pharmacy to join its lineup of retail brands that already includes major names like Macy’s, Target, American Eagle, Mobil, Best Buy and ToysRus. Mashable ).

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The 10 Key Mobile Trends for 2011

Mindjumpers

Mobile marketing is becoming increasingly important. In case you are not convinced: according to Morgan Stanley, within five years the number of mobile Internet users will surpass the number of desktop Internet users. And, according to the TNS Digital Life report, mobile users spend 3.1 Mobile is part of the mix!

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