This document discusses the need for retailers to develop cross-channel integration capabilities to provide customers a seamless shopping experience across online and offline channels. Major shifts in technology and consumer behavior have increased pressure on retailers to integrate their channels. These include the rise of e-commerce, mobile commerce, and consumer expectations of convenience. Retailers now face competition from new sources such as manufacturers selling direct, online-only retailers, and traditional retailers moving more quickly to integrated models. Cross-channel integration is fast becoming a necessity for traditional retailers to compete.