Tag Archives: merchandising

What’s Ahead for Gilt Groupe and Other “Flash Sale” Retailers

This is a pivotal time period for Groupon, LivingSocial, Gilt Groupe, and other online “flash sale” retailers. For example, as noted by Daily Deal Media:”Groupon is trying to dig itself out of the trenches and increase its value again. It’s … Continue reading

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Online Shoppers: A Global Perspective

Although consumers in the United States generate the most online sales dollars each year (with $385 billion expected in 2013), China has the greatest number of online shoppers (with 271 million in 2013). Check out this table from eMarketer; and … Continue reading

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Which Retailers Offer the Best Mobile Shopping Experience?

Shoppers generally find mobile shopping to be “satisfactory” — but not necessarily “very satisfying” — according to a recent survey of 1,000 shoppers at the leading brick-and-mortar retailers. Check out this chart to see which retailers are rated best, which ones … Continue reading

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