Category Archives: Online Retailing

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

Guitar Center Makes Sweet Music

For years, Guitar Center has been a standout in the music instrument industry. It now has well over 200 stores; and despite its name, the retailer carries a wide product assortment. It is also a master of multi-channel retailing. As … Continue reading

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Funny Reviews on Amazon

Most firms recognize that online customer reviews are quite important. They can sometimes greatly stimulate sales or negatively impact them. This is certainly true for companies selling through Amazon.com. Given the importance of online reviews, reading the recent article on … Continue reading

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More Grocery Retailers Go Multichannel

We know that all kinds of retailers understand the value of multiple touch points for consumers — and are acting accordingly. Recently, the “Seventh Annual Supermarket Benchmark Study” was published. As reported by eMarketer: “Grocers, like other retailers, are increasingly … Continue reading

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