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After Summer Sale Comes Amazon Prime Day — Retailers Must Prepare

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in the first quarter of 2020. They have plenty of room to offer great discounts, and will be more confident about their shipping guarantees as well. After the summer sale, it will be time for retailers to regroup and determine what their best move should be in October, when the spotlight is on for early holiday shopping.

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Cars, Wine, Trees — COVID-19 Proved Once and For All that You Can Sell Just About Anything Online

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The COVID-induced ecommerce boom of 2020 saw online sales climb across almost all categories last year, including some unexpected ones. Of course, there are reasons why certain kinds of products haven’t been as quick to become ecommerce mainstays — mailing a live tree will never be as simple as shipping at T-shirt, for example.

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Online vs. Offline Retail – Blurring the Line between Bricks and Clicks

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This has spurred a lasting debate about whether or not brick-and-mortar stores will remain relevant as more and more consumers subscribe to the convenience of shopping online. This is because today’s competitive advantage in retailing can often come down to the customer experience. Still, real-world retail operations persist.