Posts Tagged ‘holiday season’

Chart of the Week: Online Holiday Shopping 1999-2009

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

The online shopping experience has changed dramatically over the past ten years. I know. In 1999, as a radio reporter in Silicon Valley, I was given an assignment: Read More…

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Don’t Give Discount Holiday Shoppers Any Reasons to Walk Away

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Shoppers are looking for discounts this holiday season, and many will abandon a shopping cart in a heartbeat if they feel they’re not getting the deal they expected when the checkout process is under way. There are some simple measure etailers can take to optimize the shopping experience, even at this late date, and keep customers engaged until their purchases are complete. Read More…

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55% of online consumers visit a retailer’s web site before going to a store

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Consumers are using the web to gather information before they buy this holiday season, including making extensive use of customer reviews and visiting retailers’ web sites …. Read More

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Will Online Sales Brighten a Bleak Holiday Season?

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

As retailers brace for penny-pinching shoppers this holiday season, they’re hoping their websites can deliver some good news. At the very least, the internet should… Read More

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