Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

Online Retailers Prepare for 2013

Posted on December 28, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As online retailers look to 2013, they are planning to liven up their Web sites by adding/enhancing many non-content features. According to a recent survey by SLI Systems, as reported by eMarketer: “Over one-third of online retailers plan to add … Continue reading →

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2013 May Be a Make or Break Year for Some Long-Time Retailers

Posted on December 27, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Best Buy, J.C. Penney, RadioShack, and Sears are among the best-known retailers that have faced tough times recently. Will 2013 be the year they regain their popularity — or the year when then decline even further? As today’s Wall Street … Continue reading →

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Retailers Trying to Satisfy Device-Hopping Shoppers

Posted on December 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Besides the challenges of showrooming (consumers’ use information gathered at a store and then buying online at the best price), retailers must also now deal with the need for convergence: enabling shoppers to seamlessly begin and complete the purchase process. … Continue reading →

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