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Retailing's New Tech



Retailing, the High-Tech Way
From in-store cameras to data-mining loyalty-card use and beyond, retailers are depending more and more on technology to boost sales

The New Science of Siting Stores
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Turning surfers into shoppers requires new levels of help online. The trick is providing it without seeming to be too pushy

Survey: The E-Shopping Experience
Let us know how you feel about e-tailers' customer service, recommendations, monitoring of your shopping habits, and more



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