Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

Outlook 2012-2013: E-Commerce

Check out Multi-Channel Merchant’s comprehensive report on E-commerce trends, including the use of mobile and social media, merchant marketplaces, QR codes, and a lot more. Click the report cover for the full 2012-2013 outlook.

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Multi-Channel Retailing and GameStop

In a recent interview with Chain Store Age, Steve Nix (GameStop’s general manager of distribution) addressed several aspects of multi-channel retailing: “Tell us about the industry’s evolution to multi-channel PC digital distribution. What has GameStop done to position itself in … Continue reading

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Convergence and Consumer Lifestyles

KPMG recently conducted a large survey of the impact of technology on consumer lifestyles. Here is an overview of selected findings: “Today, consumers are talking about how technology enables their lifestyle. From buying goods online to keeping up with friends … Continue reading

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