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Kearney’s 2014 Global Retail Development Index

As industrialized countries around the world plateau economically, retailers often look for opportunities in developing countries. But, where should they look? One great source of information is A.T. Kearney. Annually, A.T. Kearney produces a Global Retail Development Index (GDRI). This Index: … Continue reading

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A Global Look at the Real-Time Pace of Online Consumer Shopping

Click the image to see real-time data on what online consumers are spending by the second around the globe.    

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Online Retailing Through the Years

As we have reported before (see, for example: 1, 2), online retailing remains strong both in the United States and around the world. Here is an infographic from SnapParcel, an Ireland-based courier service, that looks at the evolution of E-commerce … Continue reading

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