Tag Archives: multichannel

U.S. Retail E-Commerce Remains Strong

In 2014, eMarketer predicts that retail E-commerce sales in the United States will rise to more than $300 billion — led by computers & consumer electronics and apparel. Click on the chart to learn more.    

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Tracking Shoppers from the Web to the Store?

As store retailers continue to grapple with the competition from online firms, they have become more interested in tracking the success of digital advertising in luring shoppers to their stores. With that in mind, Google is developing a new program for store … Continue reading

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What Makes Uniqlo Glitter?

Uniqlo makes and sells casual apparel that includes several categories and social groups. Its clothing items “simple and essential yet universal, so people can freely combine them in their own unique style.” What makes Uniqlo so successful and distinctive? According … Continue reading

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