Last updated:
May 2, 2002
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E-commerce Versus Brick and Mortar Stores in the 2001 Holiday Season by Katie
Online-only Retailers by Sue
These days, e-commerce seems as ordinary as e-mail. Internet businesses are still relatively new, however, despite their large influence on consumer spending. "E-tailers" have gone global with their expanded reach, while traditional brick and mortar stores are fighting to keep up. Being an online business doesn't guarantee success, however, as demonstrated by the recent disintegration of the dot-com boom.
Why do some succeed while others fail? We've examined different aspects of internet business to try to gain a better perspective. Different dot-com business models, globalization, and the pros and cons of e-tailers versus retailers all play a role. Read ahead for more information, and while you check out our links, be sure to learn more about us.
