Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

Younger Restaurant Diners More Likely to Use Mobile Apps

Young adults are the most likely to use mobile media when choosing a place to dine and in interacting with a restaurant. Click the chart to read more.  

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Retailers Moving Up the Holiday Shopping Season

After dominating the Christmas holiday season for years, Black Friday is now facing increased competition from Thanksgiving store openings and Cyber Monday. According to eMarketer: “Retailers are shifting their holiday promotions up earlier each year, and the buzz has moved … Continue reading

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A Free Guide to Starting Your Own Business

The Small Business Administration offers a free 30-minute tutorial (course) for new entrepreneurs. It has both audio and slide-show components. At the end of the tutorial, a participant can get a certificate of completion from the SBA!! Click the logo … Continue reading

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