Tag Archives: customer expectations

Trust Is a Key to Successfully Competing Online

Online shoppers are often interested in getting the lowest possible prices on the products they want. However, they are unlikely to buy from firms that they do not trust. A recent survey by Rakuten bears this out. Rakuten is a large global … Continue reading

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Understanding Shopping Cart Abandonment

Shopping cart abandonment is a HUGE problem that online retailers must address (see this post, for example). As Erin Lynch reports for Multichannel Merchant: “Shopping cart abandonment is a major E-commerce concern, especially when nearly 72% of Web site visitors … Continue reading

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Cabela’s Multi-Channel Approach

Cabela’s is one of the foremost multi-channel outdoor outfitters in the world — with mail-order, retail store, and Internet operations. As Tracey Ryniec reports for Forbes: “Cabela’s is more than just a retailer that sells hunting, fishing, and camping merchandise. It only has … Continue reading

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