[OPLIN 4cast] OPLIN 4Cast #154: Online shopping

[Bobbi Galvin]

*OPLIN 4Cast #154: Online shopping*

November 25, 2009


  /4casting technologies that could have an impact on public libraries./

Perhaps you've heard that there will be no Nook for the holidays 
<http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10402710-1.html>, but the Kindle 
must still be available...in fact, there is a catchy ad 
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtgUdFuoXok&feature=player_embedded> for 
it circulating online.  In other shopping news, the price wars continue 
between Wal-Mart and Amazon 
<http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/24/business/24shop.html?_r=1>.

Take a look at how the top stores are benefiting from the price wars, 
online ads and where you can find the online bargains.

    * Black Friday Sales Ads Drive Traffic to Online Retailers
      <http://www.searchenginejournal.com/black-friday-traffic/14956/>
    * Black Friday Ads Online : Sites to Check Out
      <http://www.searchenginejournal.com/black-friday-ads-online/14936/>
    * Online Retail Thriving: 8% Growth Expected This Holiday Season
      <http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/online_retail_thriving_09_holiday_season.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+readwriteweb+%28ReadWriteWeb%29&utm_content=Google+Reader>
    * Google's New Search Ads: Ignore This!
      <http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/24/googles-new-ads/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29&utm_content=Google+Reader>

/*Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving from the OPLIN staff.*/

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Bobbi Galvin
OPLIN Customer Relations & Support
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