Sounds great for the consumer, but it was problematic for the company because it delayed the repeat purchase cycle.

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The invisible portion of the purchase cycle, as Optify refers to it, is a secret the buyers are keeping to themselves.

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The genesis of the shorter back-to-school purchase cycle is a consequence of increased levels of consumer expectations, retailers having spent more than a decade teaching consumers they can get something cheaper if they just wait.

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