Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

How Zappos Stays Ahead

Zappos, a subsidiary owned by Amazon, clearly has a unique corporate culture that has helped it to grow in popularity. Today, this online retailer offers shoes, apparel, accessories, and other consumer lifestyle products. Here are some corporate culture examples that … Continue reading

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Learn More About the Sharing Economy

With the popularity of Uber, AirBnB, and other firms, the “sharing” economy continues to take off. Listen to this podcast to learn more: “In the latest episode of eMarketer’s ‘Behind the Numbers’ podcast, VP of Forecasting Martin Utreras discusses the … Continue reading

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U.S. E-Commerce Projections Through 2021

What’s ahead into the next decade for U.S. retail E-commerce — by product category? Recent research by eMarketer provides the answer.    

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