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Branded shopping apps are the strongest driver behind unplanned purchases, branded content on social networks drives people to try new products, and texts and social media are most likely to influence where people shop, according to a new study released today by Ryan Partnership, an integrated marketing agency that is part of the Hyper Marketing, Inc. network. The 2012 Ryan Partnership Digital Retail Study comes out just 18 months after the company's last retail study.

Online marketing solutions provider LivePerson has created an infographic outlining the top four ways to acquire more customers. The infographic includes high-impact data compiled by numerous research organizations such as Forrester, eMarketer, RSR and SeeWhy.

Houston -- The Men's Wearhouse Inc. reported Wednesday that net income for the quarter ended July 28 rose to $59.4 million, from $57.1 million in the year-ago period. Sales edged up 1% to $662.3 million, narrowly missing Wall Street’s expected $662.9...

-- Dillard's, Inc. (DDS: NYSE) ("Dillard's" or the "Company") announced today that Chris Johnson will serve as the Company's Vice President of Real Estate. Mr. Johnson, who has served as the Dillard's Vice President of Accounting since 2006, will assume...

Over the last few years, we've had a lot of conversations with retailers about their mobile strategies and how to drive more in-store shopper engagement. The dominant theme is that retailers need to create their own app — one that reflects the branded experience and not a third-party app — that aggregates multiple retailers, provides limited service and is loosely related to the retailer. 

eBay experienced a glitch over the Labor Day weekend that impacted sellers in eBay's clothing category, who thought it was an unannounced change eBay had made. Last weekend, sellers reported that the eBay system was requiring them to add a "Style"...

NEW YORK — Macy’s has raised $4 million for March of Dimes and various charitable organizations across the country as a result of its 2012 “Shop For A Cause” event. Now in its seventh year, “Shop For A Cause” is Macy’s unique, one-day-only shopping...

SOURCE Piperlime NEW YORK (Photo:� � � http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120906/NY69140-a )(Logo:� http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120906/NY69140LOGO-b� ) "We are thrilled to be celebrating the opening of our first Piperlime store today in SoHo,"...

Delta Apparel Inc. Wednesday reported net sales increased approximately 3% to $489.9 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, compared to the year prior. While sales were strong, the Greenville-based company recorded a year-end net loss of $2.4...

Pittsburgh -- American Eagle Outfitters said Thursday it has struck a deal with Suyen Corp. that will see the AEO banner open throughout the Philippines. American Eagle signed a multiyear retail license agreement with Suyen, which operates more than 700...