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Competition heats up in online sales

September 18 - 24, 2013
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Bricks-and-mortar retailers are trying to compete with Amazon and each other by offering what they hope is the best of both worlds – online sales with the option of store pick-ups, delivery and returns.
 
When successful, this so-called omni-channel shopping – allowing customers the choice of buying in a physical store or online – can provide better service, more inventory and faster delivery options, e-commerce experts believe.