Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

Justice Dept. Sues Apple and Publishers Over E-Book Pricing; 3 Publishers Settle

Overpaying for E-books? Well, the U.S. Justice Department has said enough. As Julie Bosman reports in the New York Times: “The Justice Department filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple and major book publishers on Wednesday, charging that the companies … Continue reading

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Boost Your Sales with a Web Site Video

According to DemoClick: “Online video has revolutionized the way businesses use the Internet to advertise, educate, and inform their prospects, customers, and investors. Streaming video content has now become easier, more effective, and more affordable and is replacing the text … Continue reading

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Opt-In E-mail Offers a Lesson in Loyalty Creation

So, is Facebook really worth $100 billion? According to eMarketer research, only 27% of Facebook users view ads in a positive manner, compared with 47% for email. And people REALLY don’t like pop-up ads. Where do you stand? Click the … Continue reading

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