Last week, 9to5Google reported that it learned from an "extremely reliable source" that Google plans to open retail stores later this year. While Google hasn't confirmed the rumor and, in fact, as recently as December the company insisted that it had no plans to open retail outlets, there are indications, such as the Chrome mini stores that have launched at Best Buy's in the U.S. and Dixon's in the U.K., stand-alone storefronts are the next logical step in its go-to-market strategy.
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Last week, 9to5Google reported that it learned from an "extremely reliable source" that Google plans to open retail stores later this year. While Google hasn't confirmed the rumor and, in fact, as recently as December the company insisted that it had no plans to open retail outlets, there are indications, such as the Chrome mini stores that have launched at Best Buy's in the U.S. and Dixon's in the U.K., stand-alone storefronts are the next logical step in its go-to-market strategy.
5 Retail Trends for 2013 From NRF’s Big Show
February 12, 2013
From Google Retail Blog
If holiday 2012 was any sign of the aggressively evolving retail landscape, we can expect 2013 to hold the same promise. Industry experts gathered at the National Retail Federation's Annual Big Show in New York City to discuss just this. The four-day conference featured 27,600 attendees from across the globe, each bringing a fresh perspective on their industry's outlook. Today we'll take a look at the top emerging themes for 2013 from the NRF conference. Below each, you'll also see some of the ways Google is getting involved to assist you in driving these initiatives in the months to come.
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