Physical retailers hurl bricks and mortar at virtual foes.
Series: Net Profit ; (31) July 1999, 10-11(2)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: Looks at how conventional retailers are responding to competition from the internet-only counterparts. The author identifies three trends: by using intranets to feed sales information direct to managers, by using their physical operations as distribution/return points for goods ordered via the internet and by establishing dedicated distribution depots to fulfil their online shopping services.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS60940 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 101485-1001 |
Looks at how conventional retailers are responding to competition from the internet-only counterparts. The author identifies three trends: by using intranets to feed sales information direct to managers, by using their physical operations as distribution/return points for goods ordered via the internet and by establishing dedicated distribution depots to fulfil their online shopping services.