As 2010 comes to a close and 2011 is on the horizon, there are 11 key trends to watch in the New Year, according to trendwatching.com.
The consumer trends forecast offers a positive outlook for 2011. Snagging the perfect deal via group- buying and flash sale sites and personalizing the consumer experience via social media and ecommerce are just a few of the trends to watch.
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