For retail people, for many small business owners, they have a vision of the web site that they really hope to see, but have problems then translating from their vision to the details that technical folks need so that the vision can be realized.
Should Microsoft Have Its Own Retail Stores?
Ross Rubin, contributing at Engadget, makes a compelling case for Microsoft opening up its own retail stores, in order to see the kind of success companies like Apple and Nintendo have enjoyed, either with multiple retail locations driving sales, or a flagship store increasing visibility.
MySpace Drives More Retail Traffic Than MSN
You expect to see Google at the top the of list in pretty much any search breakdown, followed distantly behind by Yahoo!. But would you, in any category, expect MSN to be outdone by MySpace? Online shopping just got a lot more social.
Usability and the Retail Website
The ability to shop without leaving the comfort of your home – what a wonderful time to be alive!
Multi-Channel Retail – Plan For Success
The maturation of multi-channel commerce
High Oil Prices An Online Retail Opportunity
The threat of persistently high prices for crude oil through the winter could be a boon to web-based retailers.
Inflation Low, Consumer Prices Flat, Retail Sales Up
Last month, consumer prices were flat, while retail sales grew more than expected. Energy prices fell shortly, which may have added to consumers’ desire to spend.
Business Intelligence Solutions for the Retail Industry
Traditionally, the retail industry has lagged behind other industries in adopting new technologies, and this holds true in its acceptance of BI technology.
Producer Prices, Retail Sales Drop in May
Last month, wholesale prices in the U.S. dropped 0.6%, which is their biggest decrease in over two years. Retail sales fell 0.5%, their most in nearly one year.
Wholesale Buyers Versus Retail Customers
Are wholesale buyers and retail customers really different? Frankly, there are two answers to this question: yes and no. Yes, because they are different from the buyers and those selling to buyers’ point of view and no, because the principles that apply are the same for both types of buying.