Tag Archives: multichannel

The Downside of the Internet: Many Employees Shop While at at Work

When Do Consumers Shop? (Hint: Many Do While at Work).

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eBay: Back and Stronger Than Ever

Not long ago, eBay was experiencing some tough times, especially with the lessening of interest in its traditional auction system. Today, eBay is on another roll, even making the cover of a February 2013 issue of Fortune. Why is eBay doing so … Continue reading →

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Experiential Retailing Keeps on Evolving

Whether operating stores and/or running an online business, retailers must continuously strive to offer shoppers the best experience possible — or competitors will win them away. Oracle recently published an in-depth report on experiential retailing. It concluded that: “Consumers want retailers … Continue reading →

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