I wanted to reconnect with the seasonal store shopping experience to understand first hand why stores are getting so hammered by online merchants at Christmastime. The stores I visited were nicely decorated and neatly stocked-and hauntingly empty. Parking was easy and checkout was a breeze. I got suitable gifts and prices were good.
James Carville, the political campaign strategist, hung a sign at Clinton’s Little Rock campaign headquarters that read: “It’s the Economy, Stupid” became ensconced in American political folklore—and helped get Bill Clinton elected President in 1992.
Customer reviews and other user generated content is becoming a "must have" for retailers to compete online. 50% of merchants surveyed have adopted the technology, according to a new report from The E-Trailing Group Inc. Of the merchants who have adopted customer reviews, 58% said improving customer experience was the most important reason for adding the program to there site. We find that
it helps potential buyers make a decision on the product that they are considering. It also helps us with customer satisfaction on each product we carry. If our customers don't like the product, we don't want to carry it
Paradise Music Goes From Simple Store to Online Community
Maryjean Zarick just wanted a simple Website to sell books. Little did she realize how fully she’d come to use the power of the Joomla site she was getting.
Corfun has announced a plan aimed to make Websites more affordable for businesses and non-profits of all sizes. Starting in April 2008, custom Web designs from Corfun will be available on payment plans. For a low monthly fee, businesses can get the powerful Website they need to get up and running in the 21st Century.