Tag Archives: online shopping

Multichannel Merchant’s New Study of Global E-Commerce

Due to its growing importance, we have posted several times about the changing face of global E-commerce (see, for example, 1, 2, 3). According to Mike O’Brien, writing for Multichannel Merchant (MCM): “If you’re a merchant and you’re not engaged in global E-commerce, … Continue reading

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A Video Interview with Devin Wenig, President of eBay Marketplaces

McKinsey’s Simon London recently sat down for an extended interview with Devin Wenig, President of eBay Marketplaces. In the interview, Wenig discussed the effects of digitization on traditional retailers, the status of bricks-and-mortar stores, the evolving shopping experience, and the use … Continue reading

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Mobile Shoppers and Their Choice of Payment Methods

According to recent research from Nielsen, mobile shopping is impacting more than just our way of shopping, it is also changing the way we pay for purchases: “Digital is starting to transform how consumers pony up cash for their everyday … Continue reading

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