Online retailers are gearing up for a big holiday season. Consumers are using their mobile devices more than ever, and online retailers are pushing their promotions up from Cyber Monday and muscling in on the Black Friday action. It’s another holiday Frantic Four, and the shopping carts are filling up!
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Holiday eCommerce 2011
Written by on Nov. 22, 2011 in Current , Data , Infographics .
Kim Kardashian Wedding Bells
Written by on Oct. 11, 2011 in Infographics .
The folks over at Brilliance.com put together a great infographic with some statistics about the monster $20 million Kim Kardashian wedding. Seriously, $150,000 on hair and makeup? When we blogged about the High Cost of Wedding Bells last year, I’m not sure we factored in the celebrity factor. Well, at…
(read more...)The Cost of Pet Ownership
Written by on Aug. 15, 2011 in Data , Infographics .
The folks over at Mint.com have a nice infographic on the annual cost of owning a pet. Fish are cheap, dogs…not so much. But who knew guinea pigs and rabbits took such a bite out of the budget? Here’s a tip: save yourself some money by shopping at our new…
(read more...)Buysight's Guide To Christmas Pocket Money
Written by on Dec. 23, 2010 in Infographics .
This year, consumers are planning to spend more money on Christmas gifts – to the jolly tune of $75 more than last year, to be precise. Here’s a break down of who is going out shopping, how much they will spend, where, and when. (Click image to enlarge)
(read more...)A Case Of The Mondays: How Cyber And Green Mondays Rule Online Shopping
Written by on Dec. 17, 2010 in Infographics .
This year, the U.S. is looking to the online retail sector to indicate how confident consumers are in purchasing their goods online, as well as to see just how strong the economy is as a whole. So far, Cyber Monday has ruled the pack in 2010, cashing in at over…
(read more...)Get Ready For The Frantic Four!
Written by on Nov. 24, 2010 in Infographics .
Brace yourselves, here comes the holiday shopping kickoff you’ve been waiting for all year: the Frantic Four! That’s our moniker for the four days after Thanksgiving that tell us if retailers have been naughty or nice. Looks like this year everyone’s expecting some extra goodies. It all starts with Black…
(read more...)Are We In The New Golden Age of Advertising?
Written by on Nov. 11, 2010 in Infographics , Perspectives .
The Golden Age of Advertising infographic inspired us to ask some of our industry friends for their thoughts about what has changed in the advertising world over the past 40 years, and what the future holds for the advertising business. Their answers were insightful and the conversation lively!
(read more...)Halloween E-Commerce Comes Back To Life
Written by on Oct. 15, 2010 in Infographics .
Holiday shopping figures are often viewed as significant indicators of the current economic climate, and Halloween is no exception. This year, the Halloween shopping numbers have climbed out of the grave they were in last year and returned to the levels they were at in 2008. And with more and…
(read more...)Sports Memorabilia: Putting Value on Nostalgia
Written by on Sept. 30, 2010 in Infographics .
Everyone loves a sports hero, so it’s no wonder that the equipment they have used in games, or pictures they have signed, or even sunflower seed shells they have chewed and spit out can fetch exorbitant amounts of money. But the industry has also been riddled with counterfeit items, causing…
(read more...)The Back To School Economy, 2010
Written by on Aug. 30, 2010 in Infographics .
Second only to Christmas, back to school is the most important indicator of the annual retail climate, revealing whether or not the industry has some solid footing. The following graphic is a comprehensive look at the back to school economy for 2010 which shows slow but steady growth since last…
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