Unable to handle increasing Web traffic volume, the existing system was difficult to support and required that the IT staff handle every update to the Web site, which often took days rather than hours.
Internet Retailing
Online shopping or e-shopping is a form of electronic commerce which allows consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the Internet using a web browser. Alternative names are: e-web-store, e-shop, e-store, Internet shop, web-shop, web-store, online store, online storefront and virtual store. Mobile commerce (or m-commerce) describes purchasing from an online retailer's mobile optimized online site or app.
Luxury brand websites fail to match premium price tag
Apr 21, 2008 Comments (0)
The shop windows of luxury brands offer a glimpse into a world of discernment, service and exquisite attention to detail. But what is the view like through the same luxury brands' window to the world - their websites?
Tesco plans mobile retail move following pilot test
Apr 18, 2008 Comments (0)
Tesco looking to become the first supermarket to launch grocery retailing on mobile, following two test campaigns.
UK online adspend up 38% last year
Apr 16, 2008 Comments (0)
Online advertising spend in the UK reached a new high of 2.8 billion in 2007, representing a year-on-year increase of 38%
Selling Like Hot Cakes Online
Apr 16, 2008 Comments (0)
What do you do when local supermarkets are squeezing the life out of your family business? One option is to refocus on an area where these giants can't compete.
UK e-Retail Report
Apr 16, 2008 Comments (0)
Retailer investment and low cost broadband lift online growth to five year high.
Hacking kits for sale on eBay!
Apr 15, 2008 Comments (0)
Hacker toolkits which were previously confined to specialist hidden forums on the Internet - are now being sold openly on auction sites such as eBay.
Panasonic Signs on with Shopatron
Apr 14, 2008 Comments (0)
With Shopatron, Panasonic will grow its channel sales and improve the purchasing experience for its customers.
Retail Web Sites Show Growth in Europe
Apr 14, 2008 Comments (0)
Over 160 Million Europeans Visit Online Retail Sites in October, Up 5% vs. YA
Internet Retailing
Omni-Channel Retailing is the evolution of Multi-Channel Retailing, but is concentrated more on a seamless approach to the consumer experience through all available shopping channels, i.e. mobile internet devices, computers, brick-and-mortar, television, radio, direct mail, catalog and so on. Retailers are meeting the new customer demands by deploying specialized supply chain strategy software. To use all channels simultaneously, retailers using an omni- channel approach will track customers across all channels, not just one or two.
