A guide to developing and managing a well‐integrated multi‐channel retail strategy
International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management
ISSN: 0959-0552
Article publication date: 1 March 2004
Abstract
A well‐integrated multi‐channel format enables consumers to examine goods at one channel, buy them at another channel, and finally pick them up at a third channel. Multichannel retailing offers synergies, as it can result in an increased customer base, added revenue, and higher market share. Common characteristics of a well‐integrated retail strategy include: highly‐integrated promotions, product consistency across channels, an integrated information system that shares customer, pricing and inventory data across multiple channels, a process that enables store pick‐up for items purchased on the Web or through a catalog, and the search for multi‐channel opportunities with appropriate partners. This article provides a check‐list to enable a retailer to assess its readiness to undertake a multi‐channel strategy.
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Citation
Berman, B. and Thelen, S. (2004), "A guide to developing and managing a well‐integrated multi‐channel retail strategy", International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Vol. 32 No. 3, pp. 147-156. https://doi.org/10.1108/09590550410524939
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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