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To: Bill Harmond who wrote (115429)	1/16/2001 6:20:37 PM
From: GST	Respond to of 164684

"Just like ToysRUS" You mean etoys don't you?

To: Bill Harmond who wrote (115429)	1/16/2001 7:22:05 PM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph	Respond to of 164684

Just like ToysRUS has. That's where it's headed Bill, Let's think dual channel. I believe it has become evident that dual channel is the winning solution to on-line retailing. Meaning, retailing in general now. I do not believe a retailer will survive long term without an on-line selling presence and I believe the reverse is true. The question that comes to mind is how many of the larger retail players prefer to outsource the on-line channel? Secondly, does this dilute the retailer's brand? Persoanlly, I believe it does dilute the brand and most firms will provide dual channel in house. Toys R Us is not representative. Toys R Us is fighting an uphill battle against Wal-mart in the toy market. The alliance with Amazon was a desperate move to conserve resources to compete. Do you see any other desperate major playars out there? Glenn