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 | How can you quantify the hidden impact of mobile on purchases, purchase intent, loyalty and retention? Now you can do a better job of managing your mobile initiatives and maximizing mobile’s ROI with ForeSee satisfaction analytics. Learn more at foresee.com … | | Online Retail Trends |  |  | | - Report: U.K. online shopping rose 16% in January
 Online retail sales rose 16% in January, to $9.48 billion, according to the Interactive Media in Retail Group and Capgemini. "The steady march of customers moving from the high street to online channels continues and if anything, accelerates as savvy shoppers look to make their wages stretch further," said Chris Webster of Capgemini. InternetRetailer.com (2/17)       | Earn 3X rewards points when you fly with The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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  - Mobile-transactions market is next social frontier
Companies such as Square are trying to develop the mobile-transactions market still in its infancy. The cross-platform program uses hyper-local and social media applications and uses consumer information to position itself between merchants and consumers. Twitter's deal with American Express represents the push by social media to get in on the transactions market. MediaPost Communications/On Media blog (2/17)  | RadioShack has a global presence and a variety of innovative products and services. With reasonable investment levels and hundreds of potential markets, a RadioShack franchise represents an exciting opportunity for you to associate with a powerful retail brand. Click here to learn more. |
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- Groupon acquires 2 mobile-tech companies
Groupon has acquired mobile bar code maker Kima Labs -- the designer of the Barcode Hero and TapBuy mobile applications -- for an undisclosed sum. The daily deal company also snapped up geolocation startup Hyperpublic. TechCrunch (2/18) - Groupon launches premium loyalty program: Groupon has begun testing a premium loyalty program in Tampa, Fla., that gives members the first shot at deals, access to exclusive offers and one-click access to request refunds on unused vouchers, for a $30 annual fee. InternetRetailer.com (2/17)
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| Interactive Advertising | | | | - Huggies' baby blogs on Tumblr boost social media campaign
Huggies launched its "High Chair Critics" blogs on Tumblr as an appealing way to reach mothers by giving a voice to babies, who "parents know ... have a very strong point of view, even though they can't talk," says Steven Strubbe, Huggies' associate brand manager and digital lead. Photo-sharing from the Tumblr presence has been strong, but Tumblr is just one part of an integrated campaign across social media that "allows us to have a more amplified effect with engaging moms," Strubbe says. eMarketer (2/17) | Legislative & Regulatory | | | | | Shop.org Spotlight | | | | - NRF shines spotlight on true impact of retail careers
Buyers. Customer service superstars. Creative directors. The launch of NRF's nationwide video contest serves many functions, but its purpose is simple: to sharpen America's focus on the retail industry's innovation, vitality to the American economy, and reward the most captivating stories in retail. In a post on Retail's BIG Blog, NRF's "This is Retail" campaign is explained through the lens of the video contest, which features $50,000 in prize money. Read more. Retail's BIG Blog (2/20)
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