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The way that retailers acquire customers online has changed significantly over the last decade. Perhaps even more importantly, retailers will likely find that their savviest competitors find ways to thrive by tapping into the growing online market. Considering that Facebook had more than 2 billion active users and Instagram had about 800 million monthly active users by the end of 2017, it’s practically impossible for retailers to remain successful without using social media. MORE
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Instead, today’s retailers are competing through relationship-building. The path to success with this strategy requires developing a deep understanding of omni-channel retail opportunities, and then forming an appropriate distribution and marketing strategy that considers the nuances of various channels. The Omni-Channel Impact on Customers and Retailers. Traditionally, retailers offering multiple distribution channels developed each one as a separate line of business. MORE
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