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 Shopping Predictions: Holiday 2012

This is expected to be a strong online shopping season for retailers. Take a look at this infographic hosted by visual.ly. Post suggested by KCJ    

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Personal Security Tips for the Holidays from McAfee

The McAfee Security Advice Center offers a number of good personal online security tips for the holidays. As McAfee notes: “While we are busy buying gifts and making travel arrangements, cybercriminals are making their lists, and checking them twice, as … Continue reading

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Cross-Channel Shopping and the Holiday Season

Cross-channel shopping is booming. And retailers must act accordingly during the holidays. As Jay Henderson reports for Multichannel Merchant: Although “retailers have witnessed tremendous progress when it comes to mobile marketing and adoption, there are still two main challenges to overcome: Keeping … Continue reading

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