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JCPenney talks visual search

Key trend to watch: buy buttons

Old Navy sends free flip flops for emoji use

Retailers need to pay attention to social media

What the empowered shopper looks like

And finally… The Minions are coming as Amazon ships select orders in boxes decorated with the bright yellow licensed character. Story
 

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