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Mar 14
Interview with ModCloth’s Susan Gregg Koger
Speaking at the Online Retailer Roadshow, etail superstar Susan Gregg Koger, founder of Modcloth, shares her story with The Media Pad’s Samantha Youl.
Feb 16
Sportsgirl creates virtual shopping wall
Just because your store is closed doesn’t mean customers can’t shop there anymore. Sportsgirl taps QR code potential.
Jan 31
Content Marketing For Retailers – The Future is Storytailing
As online retail competition hots up, and Google’s Panda update disrupts SEO strategies, ‘Content is King’ becomes the mantra once again. In 2012, quality content will play an increasingly important role in driving conversions, increasing loyalty and boosting search engine rankings.
Dec 01
The future of self-serve shopping
Check out this feature from Today Tonight showing the future of self-serve shopping, featuring a cameo from our Managing Director.
Nov 23
Harvey Norman online store goes live
It’s the biggest e-commmerce story in Australia this year, if not ever! Long-time naysayer of online retail Gerry Harvey launches the Harvey Norman online store.
Aug 15
14 million Americans used QR codes in June 2011
The naysayers of QR codes may start wanting to pay a little more attention as the latest figures from the US reveal a surge in popularity for mobile scanning.
Jun 29
Lessons from the Power Retail USA Learning Tour
With our first US Plugged In Learning Tour group, we enjoyed five days of learning in Las Vegas and California, touring Zappos and attending IRCE in San Diego. Here are some of the things I learnt.
May 05
The future of experiential retail?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, what does the future have in store? Interactive mirrors and augmented reality could reinvigorate the in-store shopping experience – check this out.
Apr 29
NRA’s doomsday scenario for retail jobs due to online retail evil
The sky is falling, according to the National Retail Association, who predict 50,000 Australian job losses as a result of the online retail evil.
Apr 26
Google Offers test site launched in USA
After failing in its bid to acquire Groupon last year, Google is poised to dive into the daily deals market with Google Offers now in beta in the US.
