Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

Express and Social Media

Express is a specialty apparel and accessories retail chain that mostly targets its merchandise at 20- to 30-year-old female and male shoppers. As such, the firm has been a leader in the use of social media — even offering its products for sale … Continue reading

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Connectivity’s Influence on Global Shopping

Nielsen recently did research on the impact of connectivity (the use of connected devices) on shopping behavior around the world. The firm concluded that: “Connected devices have become a way of life for many, but shoppers are digitally engaged to … Continue reading

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More Shoppers Are Visiting Retailers’ Web Sites

We know that showrooming is a problem for many retailers. But it’s pretty good news when shoppers look for information AND purchase at retailers’ Web sites. In an article today, eMarketer sums up a very interesting research finding from Compete: “Internet users … Continue reading

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