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Research Express Articles

Research Express takes a brief look at specific current topics covering various aspects of retail trade and shopping centers. Information is collected from a wide-range of internal and external sources, analyzed and concisely presented. Click on the dates that correspond to each article to explore the following Research Express topics.

Digital Downloads: The Next Frontier For Retailers of Recorded Music 

Recorded music undergoes a conversion to digital;
what does it mean for retailers?

July 2000
A Look at the Recent Decline in Investment in E-Commerce Companies 

An inquiry into the reasons why investments in e-commerce companies have declined despite plentiful venture capital. 

June 2000
Tracking the Trackers: A Look at the Leading Internet Research Organizations

A brief synopsis of the financial performance of several Internet research firms.

April 2000
The Marketing of a Net Company

A quick study of where and how Internet companies are spending their advertising dollars.

March 2000
Sorting out the Census Bureau's New 
E-Retail Data

A look at the efforts of the U.S. Census Bureau to report e-commerce sales estimates.

March 2000
Online Sales: Comparing Annual and 
Holiday Trends

A discussion of how Internet sales during the holidays parallel or contrast with those for the full year.

January 2000
Bringing Books To The Web

A side-by-side comparison of different types of online book retailers. 

January 2000