The rise of the weekend tablet shopper

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April 13, 2012 Sign up Forward Archive RSS Feed News about digital retail commerce   Top Story    Nordstrom invests $16 million in online retailer Bonobos Upscale department store chain Nordstrom has invested $16 million in online men's apparel retailer Bonobos, and will start selling the e-commerce company's styles online and in 20 of its stores. "We've been thinking about where growth is going to come from across all retail over the next 10 years," said Nordstrom.com's Jamie F. Nordstrom. "And certainly square-footage growth is not where that growth is coming from." The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/DealBook blog (4/11), Internet Retailer (4/12)      On the Internet, page-loading delays can stop customers from buying. Download our free report 3 Proven Ways to Boost Transactions with Web Acceleration and learn how Limelight Network's front-end acceleration technology can improve Time to Actions.   Online Retail Trends    Mega fans of online shopping point to future trends Anne Houseman now does about 80% of her buying online, with purchases ranging from everyday household goods to a house and two cars. While only about 7% of all U.S. shopping takes place online today, Houseman and other voracious online shoppers illustrate growing shifts in the way consumers shop. National Public Radio (4/12)        How online retail inspires Macy's new in-store features Kiosks that offer Macy's customers real-time electronic help from beauty consultants and digital displays of the items available at all 800 of the chain's department stores are in the works, driven by ideas gleaned from online retail, says Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren. "I am focused on how do we make them feel as comfortable and ready to buy in our stores as they do online." Reuters (4/12)      Report: China to become biggest e-commerce market by 2015 China's online retail sales are on track to triple to $360 billion by 2015, making it the largest global e-commerce market, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group. "Companies cannot have a major presence in China without having an online presence, not only to generate sales but also to engage with customers where they spend so much time," the report said. Women's Wear Daily (subscription required) (4/12)        Tax season can be tough. The IRS has increased the time it spends auditing small businesses by 30%. This free white paper brought to you by American Express OPEN, will help you learn how to navigate changes in tax legislation, leverage often overlooked deductions and strategize for the coming years. Download your free white paper, What Every Small Business Owner Needs To Know For Tax Season.   New Media & Technology    The rise of the weekend tablet shopper The share of online shopping coming from tablets rises to 7% on the weekends compared to 5% on workdays, according to an analysis of more than 4 billion shopping sessions by RichRelevance. The data also show that iPads account for about 90% of m-commerce revenue. MediaPost Communications/MoBlog (4/11)      Gain valuable insight on how to build an HR strategy that produces results in any economy. Notable CEOs of quickly-growing companies outline their winning HR strategies in this must-read whitepaper for small businesses in growth mode. Learn more here.   Companies in the News    Gilt Groupe founders aim for personal bonds with shoppers From the beginning, Gilt Groupe founders Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilkinson were determined to be the faces of their upscale, members-only fashion site. That personal touch proved a winning strategy, spurring higher customer spending and long-term loyalty, they write. Fast Company online (4/12)      The Container Store uses online feedback to improve service The Container Store is using feedback from customers gleaned through polls and surveys from OpinionLab to better understand how shoppers' online research influences their buying decisions. Internet Retailer (4/12)      The Business Case for Mobile and Tablet Shopping Is mobility an out-of-reach luxury or could it really improve your business? Get the facts! Aberdeen’s Analyst Insight examines the impact of mobile solutions on retail transactions, customer expectations, and important profit opportunities. This research – a $399 value- is yours free! Download your copy here!   Featured Content    Quick Tips for Growing Your Business on Twitter Courtney Rubin How to Create a Survey that Drives Business Kentin Waits What It Means to Really Listen Anonymous 12 Ways to Keep Company Culture Alive at Your Startup Scott Gerber Why Hiring a Superstar Won't Improve Your Business Alexandra Levit   Interactive Advertising    How technology is changing shopper marketing Shopper marketing is a huge growth area, fueled by technology that is changing the way consumers interact with brands, said retail strategist and ShopWork Managing Director Laura Davis-Taylor. "People now create a different shopping experience every time," she said. "They buy what they want, where they want, at the price they want -- and it's not just in stores; it's across home, life and stores." Adweek (4/11)        Google AdWords: 4 Cutting-Edge Strategies to Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever! A mastery of advertising through Google AdWords encompasses far more than simply search marketing. The strategies & skills required for market domination have evolved into an entirely new beast. Download your free copy of this special report now accelerate your 2012 growth!   Shop.org Spotlight  The impact of Google, Amazon and other tech titans on future of retail Google, Amazon, Apple, eBay, and Facebook heavily influence the world of online retail. In a digital retail marketing half-day workshop May 1 in New York City, Lori Schafer, executive retail advisor to the SAS Institute, and Deborah Weinswig, managing director for Citi Investment Research, will discuss the latest moves in the SoLoMo (social, local, mobile) world of technology innovation among these retail tech titans. The first pass is free to Shop.org and NRF retail members. Register now.      Shop.org SmartStat: April 13, 2012 More than one-third of Americans will use computer software to prepare their taxes this year. Source: NRF's Tax Returns Consumer Survey conducted by BIGinsight.        Registration is open for the Shop.org Annual Summit 2012 in Denver Digital retail's most influential event is headed to the Rockies, Sept. 10-12. The Summit attracts more than 4,000 digital retail professionals and features two and a half days of digital retail programming, including a keynote presentation from Michael Zeisser of Liberty Media Corp. Sign up now to take advantage of the lowest registration rates. Learn more.      Learn more about Shop.org -> Website  |  Events  |  Research  |  Shop.org Blog  |  Join Shop.org   SmartQuote  Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail." --Charles F. 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