http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. In their competition with brick-and-mortar stores, online retailers will do best if they promote the ability to search out and obtain niche products online, according to the Management Insights feature in the current issue of Management Science, the journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). http://www.physorg.com/news177772797.html Other Sciences Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:50:03 EST news177772797 Supermarkets could increase their sales of related items, such as chips and soft drinks, by moving the items closer to each other in their stores, according to research by Ram Bezawada, assistant professor of marketing in the University at Buffalo School of Management. http://www.physorg.com/news177171548.html Other Sciences Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:19:31 EST news177171548 Sweden's tough new anti-piracy law has led to a sharp drop in illegal downloading but critics say the effects will be short-lived and argue it is an excessive breach of personal privacy. http://www.physorg.com/news168596077.html Technology Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:50:02 EST news168596077 (AP) -- In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence. http://www.physorg.com/news165761485.html Technology Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:20:01 EST news165761485 (AP) -- Napster.com on Monday cut the price of its online music streaming service to $5 a month from $12.95, and threw in five song downloads for customers in a move to better compete with rival iTunes. http://www.physorg.com/news161936646.html Technology Tue, 19 May 2009 07:24:36 EST news161936646 Video advertising in stores is a moneymaker for retailers, but a growing threat to already cash-strapped print and broadcast media, according to a new study co-written by a University of Illinois business professor. http://www.physorg.com/news154695413.html Other Sciences Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:57:33 EST news154695413 If you're looking for bargain air travel, a new study finds that you should look at more than just the ticket price. Instead, a researcher at North Carolina State University who co-authored the study says that consumers need to consider the quality of the flights being offered in order to get the best "price efficiency." http://www.physorg.com/news154007899.html Other Sciences Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:59:07 EST news154007899 (PhysOrg.com) -- All retail companies want to maximize their profits, while at the same time maintaining high market share compared with their competitors. One way to do this is by promising to offer the lowest prices in the market. With this strategy, a retailer may risk a decrease in profits, but has the chance to recover the loss by capturing more market share in the future, especially if some of its competitors exit the market. http://www.physorg.com/news152964558.html Technology Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:10:00 EST news152964558 Holiday shopping season has arrived, and tough financial times mean that more people will probably be shopping around for the best price. But a new study co-authored by North Carolina State University's Dr. Jonathan D. Bohlmann shows that shoppers who compare prices at multiple online retailers will not only find the best value, but will also likely contribute to driving down prices for that product at other retailers. http://www.physorg.com/news146735162.html Other Sciences Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:46:02 EST news146735162