Tag Archives: technology

How Online Clothes Shopping Is More Like In-Store Shopping

According to JWT Intelligence: “Online clothes shopping has come a long way from the beginnings of the Internet, when consumers were split between seeing it as the ultimate in convenience (infinite inventory without leaving home!) or a big waste of … Continue reading

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Multi-Channel Retailing and GameStop

In a recent interview with Chain Store Age, Steve Nix (GameStop’s general manager of distribution) addressed several aspects of multi-channel retailing: “Tell us about the industry’s evolution to multi-channel PC digital distribution. What has GameStop done to position itself in … Continue reading

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Convergence and Consumer Lifestyles

KPMG recently conducted a large survey of the impact of technology on consumer lifestyles. Here is an overview of selected findings: “Today, consumers are talking about how technology enables their lifestyle. From buying goods online to keeping up with friends … Continue reading

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