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A Mild Winter Brings Fewer Searches
Image from: ghido / Shutterstock For most parts of the country, this winter has been relatively snow-free. Here in Boston, we only had 6.8 inches of snow this...
Godiva.com vs. Hersheys.com: Whose side were you on for Valentine’s Day?
Image from: Yuri Arcurs / Shutterstock Although it may not be the holiday St. Valentine intended, friends and loved ones alike celebrate February 14th as a day...
Does Cupid still dominate Valentine’s Day?
Image from: littleny / Shutterstock Valentine’s Day is next week, and if you are celebrating, you are in good company. 57 percent of consumers will be celebrating...
3 Key Trends: 2011 Holiday Shopping Recap
Image from: Tatiana Popova / Shutterstock A few weeks ago, we wrote about our Webinar that highlighted shopping trends during the 2011 Holiday Season. Recently,...
ModCloth search strategies cut from a different cloth
Image from: ModCloth From mp3 players to custom shoes, we’re a culture obsessed with being different. This is apparent in the success of companies that have...
As Amazon Presses Pause on Amazon Mom, Parents Mourn while Rivals Rejoice!
Savvy parents looking for bargains on diapers have undoubtedly heard of Amazon Mom. Unlike its subscription-based Amazon Prime cousin which offers free 2-day shipping...
Battle of the DIY-ers: Home Depot vs. Lowes
Image from: Photosync / Shutterstock This past weekend my roommate and I embarked on a small “Do-It-Yourself” project. In need of supplies, we headed...
Webinar Replay: ‘Twas the Season for Online Shopping
Image from: Ruslan Semichev/Shutterstock Compete recently hosted a webinar to wrap up the 2011 Holiday Season. By analyzing our clickstream data and complementing...
Could BJ’s Wholesale Go Glocal?
Image from: sextoacto / Shutterstock Besides toilet paper, shampoo and maybe Ramen Noodles, I don’t really buy things in bulk. But while I may be an independent,...
How Successful are Target’s Designer Collections?
Image from: StylePhile / Boston Globe Anyone interested in fashion knows about Target’s designer collections. The retailer often partners with luxury, and regularly...
