Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

A New Global E-Commerce Infographic from Baynote

Baynote has put together an excellent infographic map about E-commerce around the world. Baynote is a company that is involved with big data, intuitive algorithms, next generation applications, and real time analytics. Check out its new infographic. Click the chart for a … Continue reading

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Etsy Adds to Its Business Portfolio with Wholesaling

Etsy, founded in 2005, is a popular online retailer that focuses on handmade, vintage, and other artisan products. It is a latter day eBay: “Etsy is a marketplace where people around the world connect to buy and sell unique goods. … Continue reading

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U.S. Retail E-Commerce Remains Strong

In 2014, eMarketer predicts that retail E-commerce sales in the United States will rise to more than $300 billion — led by computers & consumer electronics and apparel. Click on the chart to learn more.    

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