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Alphabet
Soup
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To those immersed in
the world of retail technology, all the acronyms and alphabetic
abbreviations used to describe the solution of the hour sound
pretty normal. But taking a step back to consider all the
offerings and applications, it does seem like a jumbled world of
Alphabet Soup: CRM, ERP, CRO, ASP...the list goes on. What do they
really mean? What do they really do for an enterprise?
Michael Ponder takes an idiosyncratic
look at the topic in a fictional look at a corporation's endeavors
to revitalize performance through a technology infusion.
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...and
After
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People speak of the
growth of online technologies as a revolution. New
technologies are enabling (and sometimes forcing) whole new ways
of looking at familiar concepts. Come along for the ride as
Michael Ponder examines the way we do the things we do and why we
do them: both before the revolution...and after.
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Click To
Brick-eBusiness: Evolve, Enhance, Extend
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A Closer Look at Retail Technologies
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Mike Alix looks at emerging retail
technologies.
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Common
Sense Articles
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The
Creative CIO
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Fred Morsheimer, The Creative CIO,
considers the technology landscape from his perspective as a
seasoned retail CIO.
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Feature
Articles
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Friction
in the Supply Chain
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where its @
looks at the technologies and best practices of the Retail Supply
Chain.
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The
Human Side of Cyberspace
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All the rules are changing and
retailers need to be aware that there is a major change
happening. The Internet can be a powerful tool to aid a
retailer. For those who fail to understand it and act
accordingly, it can be their permanent undoing.
These articles are a pre-publication glimpse into Michael Ponder's
upcoming book of the same name.
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Integrating
Community with E-Commerce
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Recent research from Jupiter
Communications reports "almost half of US online consumers
prefer more targeted affinity/genre sites over general-purpose
portals, while 39 percent of those consumers gravitate towards
familiar off-line brands." The appeal of affinity
Websites often revolve around community aspects. While many
a Website aspires to be a "community site" few actually
achieve it. Creating a real online community requires some
mindful crafting. In these articles, Kimberly Williams
shares some do's and don'ts for community-builders. Kimberly
knows her stuff. As VP of R.R. Donnelley Online Services,
Kimberly is responsible for the division's conception, strategy
and overall development, and helping online retailers build
community is something her division is very much involved with.
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The
Latin View
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Welcome to The Latin View, a new regular section providing a wealth of information of interest to Latin retailers as well as US retailers wanting to enter the Latin market. Latin America, unlike the near saturation in the US, provides the opportunity for the kind of growth retailers are looking for. Additionally, new retail formats being developed in Latin America will undoubtedly influence the US retail market in the near future.
This section is being hosted by The Exhibium Group, a Miami-based, international retail consulting organization with extensive experience in Latin America.
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Of
Clicks and Bricks and Mortar...and Malls
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Read along as where its @
chronicles the impact of technology on malls and shopping
centers.
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Products
for Multi-Channel Retailers
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Come along as Brad Boa explores new
products that aim to serve Multi-Channel Retailers.
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Q&A
With James Rosini
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Examine online IP Law with James
Rosini in each Q&A session.
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Retailing
on the Web
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Explore the challenges, opportunities,
and techniques of retailing on the Web.
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Shopping
With Mary
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Tag along with Linda Cahan in this
series of humorous and insightful articles as she and her stalwart
shopping companion, Mary, hit the stores and examine what's hot
and what's not in the world of retail design and operation.
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The Power of Young Consumers
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Michael Antecol has spent the last few years studying Young Consumers,
becoming one of the country's best informed analysts on the topic and producing some of the best research on Young Consumers and their buying habits. Wielding unprecedented influence
and buying power, today's Young Consumers are truly a force to be reckoned with. Michael
shares some of his insights into their world and habits.
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The
Spotlight Article
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From time to time, a specific article
with be the center of a particular focus, "The Spotlight
Article".
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The Store of the Future???
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where it's @ Associate, Linda Cahan, introduces us to
Mike Wittenstein, an Atlanta, GA-based strategist, who has some very different ideas
about The Store of the Future. Linda interviews Mike and explores his ideas. It is a very interesting discussion.
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Store
Talk
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The Art of store planning and design
is changing. Indeed, it must. Performance based retailing dictates
that art must blend with science. Last year we
were introduced to Tom and his methodology of
"Profiling; We were impressed with what
we believe to be a new and valuable way to look at the store
planning process. Some of the concepts that Tom shared with
us during dinner one evening were quite contrary to common
practice. We asked them to discuss some of these concepts in
a series of articles.
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Top
of The Net
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"TOP OF THE NETR is a monthly look at specific
online sectors. MoonWatch MediaR TOP OF THE NETR Editor Michael West critiques the 4 top players
in any given area and shares his reviews with us - his past reviews can be found HERE. The
TOP OF THE NETR reviews are a courtesy of MoonWatch
MediaR."
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Through
the Looking Glass
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Look over retail consultant Linda
Frakes' shoulder as she peers "Through the Looking
Glass" at some new retail ideas and concepts.
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Walid's
Crystal Ball - Retail Trends
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Retail trend observer and futurist,
Walid Jammal, brings us his look into new international retail
trends and a glimpse into the future of Multi-Channel Retailing.
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