At this year’s Google Marketing Live event, it was revealed that mobile “near me” searches — when someone searches for a product or store nearby — have reached a new peak. Other data suggests that ...

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While 48% of shoppers prefer performing “near me” searches with a particular retailer in mind, such as “Foot Locker near me,” companies should be prepared to capitalize on generic searches. Another 29 ...