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Understanding Shopping Cart Abandonment

Shopping cart abandonment is a HUGE problem that online retailers must address (see this post, for example). As Erin Lynch reports for Multichannel Merchant: “Shopping cart abandonment is a major E-commerce concern, especially when nearly 72% of Web site visitors … Continue reading

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Cabela’s Multi-Channel Approach

Cabela’s is one of the foremost multi-channel outdoor outfitters in the world — with mail-order, retail store, and Internet operations. As Tracey Ryniec reports for Forbes: “Cabela’s is more than just a retailer that sells hunting, fishing, and camping merchandise. It only has … Continue reading

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Larger Retailers Having Trouble in India

As the world’s second-largest market in the world, India has been attracting a number of foreign retail chains. While some are succeeding, others have had a tough time. The “mom-and-pop” store remains extremely popular in India. Here is a recent … Continue reading

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