02-11-2007, 10:42 AM
Quote:In many ways, web merchandising has become a science. Based purely on data, online retailers can spontaneously alter product displays based on shopper behavior and the avenue through which shoppers arrive on a site. Online retailers today have many electronic tools to help corral information on shoppers and use it to position products. Merchandising tools include product description aids, rich media that provides alternate product views, merchandising-enabled site search, product visualization, and audio and video technology...
Online retailers are increasing use of these tools to ensure the way they display products meets customer and business strategy needs. For instance, e-retailers are making significant investments in rich media, Freedman says. Use of product zoom is on the rise81% in 2006 vs. 79% in 2005...
full article: http://www.internetretailer.com/article.asp?id=21309
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Quote:With a little help from some new friendsincluding analytics, reviews and contentsite search and merchandising technology is leading shoppers and e-retailers to just what they want...
...many e-retailers are using site search tools to gather information about customers to boost sales through more targeted merchandising. Now theyre adapting site search to tap into non-traditional search categories, such as customer product reviews and informational content, and to work with web analytics programs....
full article: http://www.internetretailer.com/article.asp?id=21291