Category Archives: Online Retailing

Bricks-and click retailing and online-only retailing are covered here. There are lots of posts on multi-channel retailing.

Dynamic Pricing in Online Retailing

As we know, many retailers frequently change their prices online — a practice known as dynamic pricing. And this tactic is becoming even more popular. According to research by Dynamite Data, a large number of retailers stepped up their use … Continue reading

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Brad Hileman of Meijer on Web Site Redesign

Meijer is a Midwestern  retail chain that operates more than 200 combination stores (hypermarkets). Here is a 30-minute presentation from the firm’s Brad Hileman on how to redesign a Web site.  

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More on Studying Men as Shoppers

A lot of attention has been devoted to the power and characteristics of women shoppers — and rightfully so. Click here, for example. But, most retailers also need to enhance their knowledge base regarding men as shoppers. With that in … Continue reading

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