Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Internet Retail Podcasts


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Here is an interesting podcast that explains how blockbuster has managed to increase its competitiveness, describing Blockbuster's (Brick and Click) drive to catch up with Netflix's (Pure Play) online success. 'Total access' was introduced which gives customers flexibility, convenience, and immediate access to movies and easy returns. Blockbuster has finally found ways to utilise their website to compliment their stores.


Wal-Mart's UK Chain Boosts online Operations, Asda is trying to become more competitive by offering online shopping to more customers in the UK challenging rivals Tesco's and Sainsburys. This is a good move and the backing of Wal-Mart (one of the biggest retailers in the world) should help their success.


Informative discussion on online retail during the holiday periods, including sales forecast and growth factors .




Discussions on the online Christmas rush, sales have peaked over this period. Electrical goods have done really well and Tesco's have benefited substantially from online orders, as high street sales have been slow.



Visitors to the e-Retailers site are up by 12 percent, the podcast reveals an increase in consumer spending online and visit increases. The podcast helps to give the understanding that websites with high amounts of traffic are not exactly successful, it is those that can convert these visits to sales that are successful.

Information on the holiday eShopping for Consumer Electronics in the US reveals products and companies that are doing well.

ComScore's consumer spending Report U.S for Online Retail


This podcast covers the number of online transactions in the US for the Q4 period. With Amazon reaching highs of 20 million transactions and Wal-Mart closing in. Find out more...

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