Tag: consumer
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Retailers Preparing for Imminent Hyper Experiential Renaissance
Retail is on the precipice of a renaissance, which will be characterized by great advancement and economic rebirth. To get there, businesses need to start by acknowledging that no matter where they operate in the world there is a pressing need to exercise commercial discipline. And a recognition that the metrics of yesterday’s retail will…
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Father’s Day Gifts for Deserving Dads Include Manitoba Cheeseboards
Last year, consumer spending on Father’s Day was expected to total $20 billion USD / $27 billion CAD, nearly on par with the previous year’s record-setting figure of $20.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey. With approximately 76 percent of North American adults expected to celebrate Father’s Day in 2022, this year’s dad-driven…
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Study: Is your phone reading your mind? 33% of Canadians have noticed being tracked by their gadgets
Digital privacy expert discusses the possible violation of privacy and security of cross-device tracking Third of Canadians (33%) have ever noticed an ad on their devices of something they recently spoke about or saw on TV (but hadn’t searched for), according to research by NordVPN, a leading cybersecurity company. A majority of them noticed such ads…
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Noteworthy Gifts And Gadgets To Improve Your Summer And Beyond
With upcoming summer temperatures in North America forecast as “lingering on the high end of the spectrum”, many are still out and about enjoying the longer days and extra leisure time. Of course, during the summer our desire for gadgets and gear that eases our travels, enhances our self-care regime, and just makes life more…
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5 Ways to Stay in Touch With Your Customers
If you are a business owner, you probably know the importance of taking care of your business to last longer. This includes various steps, such as audience retention, brand reach and customer satisfaction. There are many practices that help in building the brand and trust. Staying in touch with your audience can be a great…
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Why Smart Speakers Were Popular Gift Idea Again This Holiday Season
Smart Speakers 101 The trendy devices can help you with everything from appointment reminders to grocery shopping lists to playing your favorite music and podcasts. It’s that last item that has the radio world excited. Find out why all the buzz is good news not only for broadcasters but also importantly for you. A recent…
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11% Of Male Black Friday Shoppers Will Pull Items Out Of Hands Of Others
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a cultural phenom. One that American and (in the past few years) hard-boiled Canadian consumers look forward to each year. They brave the crowds, set out a savings mission plan and shop like a thrifty gladiator entering the battle arena of value. WHEN IT COMES TO BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY… While…
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4 Important Ways Technology Is Making It Easier To Connect With Your Target Audience
Technology, including online technology, never stands still. There’s always something new or at least a different way to use it. Making the most of technology does require an expert touch. When you choose to seek out help from some of the best SEOs in Toronto, like Mike Zhmudikov, you position your online presence to more…
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VisaNet Connects Two And A Half Billion Credit Cards
One of the many ways the Internet is driving the global economy is through digital payments, making it easy for consumers to buy just about anything from anywhere. VisaNet is the largest payment processing network in the world, connecting 2.4 billion credit cards at 36 million locations across 200 countries. Those are just a few…
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Our Cashless World Of Alternative Payments
The payments world has long been governed by the world’s great financial institutions. Banks and states have dominated the world’s spending habits, regulating transactions and payment methods. The last decade has seen a shift away from the great institutions having total control over the financial landscape, and it’s been largely down to the digital revolution.…
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5 Disruptive Luxury Travel Trends Shattering The Status Quo
With the global luxury market collectively growing at 4 percent to an estimated $1.15USD (€1.08) trillion in 2016, according to a recent “Bain & Company Luxury Study,” coupled with optimistic forecasts that the luxury goods market will pick up this year, the hospitality industry is gearing up for elevated demand among both leisure and business…
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Ontario Building About 500 Electric Vehicle EV Charging Stations- Here’s Where
Ontario is building almost 500 electric vehicle EV charging stations at over 250 convenient locations across the province to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and fight climate change. The province is working with 24 public- and private-sector partners to create an unprecedented network of public charging electric vehicle stations in cities, along highways, at workplaces and…
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Vacate The Seatback SKY2BUY Is The New ‘Mall in the Sky’
After a difficult bankruptcy auction process, the purchase of SkyMall’s brand name was announced last Friday, March 27th. The new owners paid $1.9 million for the well-known brand. The purchase price, however, didn’t include any assurances from the airlines that the catalog will be put on their planes. In fact, all prior agreements with the…
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FCC Promoted American Broadband Competition And Net Neutrality
In late 2014- early 2015, the FCC stood up for more competition and more choice in local broadband. This is a critical step in making faster, cheaper Internet available for all Americans. You may have heard that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just put in place rules to protect ‘net neutrality.’ That’s big news. But…
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Live in the Future: Weiser’s ‘Smart Lock’ and app turns smartphones into home key
TORONTO -WeiserR, a leading brand of the Hardware & Home Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands Holdings (NYSE:SPB), answers consumer demand for both convenience and security with its Kevo smart lock. The highly anticipated Bluetooth enabled deadbolt is now arriving at home improvement and electronics retailers across Canada. By simply installing Kevo and downloading the…