Omni Channel describes the blurring of boundaries between channels by the rise of the connected consumerConnected consumers interact physically and digitally concurrently Distinctions between channels fade and profitability by channel proves elusiveCustomers’ desire to interact wherever and whenever they prefer drives dramatic acceleration of digital innovationThink this is an academic exercise? Major department stores such as Macy’s and Nordstrom are winning and enhancing customer loyalty through omni channel behaviour. It was recently announced this month that Amazon will open up retail stores recognizing that customers do need to physically interact with some product categories and that using the store as a showroom will enable e-commerce sales
Amazon has announced that it is opening a store in Seattle to allow shoppers to try its products like Kindle before they buy. Google has denied that it is opening a store, but as its online Google store expands its product range and as Apple continues to open stores, there is speculation that Google is considering a physical presence – for example, its expansion plans for its store in Dublin Ireland reportedly show a space for a retail store