Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

The Pulse of the Online Shopper: 2013

Retailers can never have enough information about the trends in the marketplace — whether online or offline. As we know, the shopping trip is constantly evolving and needs constant attention. UPS, in conjunction with comScore, has just published its 2013 … Continue reading

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CSA’s State of the Industry: 2013

Chain Store Age has just published its 2013 “State of the Industry” issue. Click the image to see the special section on the status of retailing. Lots of things are happening. Included are data on the top 100 retailers. The … Continue reading

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An Innovative Starbucks Collaboration

Starbucks has often been an innovator, going back to the days when it introduced free Wi-Fi into its stores. So, the recent launch of its new Starbucks Refresher fits right in for the retailer. As Nielsen reports: “A product launch … Continue reading

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