Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

McDonald’s Kid Meals Get Happy — Will Its Critics?

To be more contemporary and to better address the health concerns of parents and consumer groups, McDonald’s has dramatically revamped its Happy Meal Web site. And it has a new mascot — Happy — to be used in place of … Continue reading

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The Growth of “Me-Commerce”: A Discussion and Infographic

As we have written before, personalization has become an important competitive tool for retailers in today’s digital marketplace. Consulting giant McKinsey offers many insights for retailers to consider regarding what it calls “Me-commerce”: “Welcome to the world of  ‘Me-commerce,’ where retail … Continue reading

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Retailers Are Big on Digital Ads

Not only have retailers dramatically increased their online presence in recent years, they have also become much more involved with digital advertising. According to eMarketer, in the United States, retailers account for about 22 percent of all spending on digital … Continue reading

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