Despite its phenomenal success, Amazon is at a crossroads. Why? It plans to move further away from its online business model. And open hundreds of physical stores. Does …
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What Happened to The Limited?
After more than 50 years, youth-oriented women’s apparel retailer The Limited has announced that it is shutting all of its 255 stores and will focus on its online business going …
Read moreThe Impact of Digital on Shopping Behavior
Although the purchase volume of in-store transactions remains dominant (well over 90 percent of consumer purchases are concluded in a physical store), digital pre-store shopping tools are becoming more and …
Read moreGlobally, Brick-and-Mortar Stores Still Alive and Kicking
Despite perceptions to the contrary, on a global basis, the brick-and-mortar store is not fading away in the face of online and mobile shopping — as long as such stores …
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