The E-Commerce Revolution
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Which of the following statements is true about Morrisons' online-shopping service?

  • Morrisons' online-shopping service is the first of its kind in the UK
  • Morrisons' competitors have been selling broccoli and baby food online for more than a decade (correct)
  • Morrisons' online-shopping service is only available for non-perishable items
  • Morrisons' online-shopping service has caused a decline in market share
  • What was Morrisons' initial stance on e-commerce?

  • Morrisons considered e-commerce a distraction (correct)
  • Morrisons was the first grocery chain to adopt e-commerce
  • Morrisons embraced e-commerce from the start
  • Morrisons had a successful e-commerce strategy
  • What were the consequences of Morrisons' decision to not sell online?

  • Morrisons' profits increased
  • Morrisons' market share fell and some of its best customers switched to other grocers (correct)
  • Morrisons' competitors experienced a decline in sales
  • Morrisons gained market share and retained its best customers
  • Which of the following is NOT a reason Morrisons refrained from selling online?

    <p>It believed its competitors' e-business models were not successful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dalton Philips, the boss of Morrisons, say about being late and being too late?

    <p>Being too late is worse than being late</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Morrisons' Online-Shopping Service

    • Morrisons was initially hesitant to venture into e-commerce, with an initial stance of not selling online.

    Consequences of Not Selling Online

    • Morrisons' decision not to sell online led to consequences, which were not specified in the text.

    Reasons for Not Selling Online

    • One of the reasons Morrisons refrained from selling online is NOT (insert reason here, as it is not specified in the text).

    Dalton Philips' Statement

    • Dalton Philips, the boss of Morrisons, stated that "there is a difference between being late and being too late" in reference to being late to enter the online market.

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    Quiz: Test your knowledge on the importance of e-commerce in the grocery industry

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