Who Will Win the War of Online Retailing

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which consumer goods editor and analyst Austin Smith discusses topics across the investing world.

In today's edition, Austin discusses which retailers are best positioned to take advantage of the booming online retail market. While still only a small percentage of total retail sales, the fast growth of online sales certainly warrants investors' interest

Retail is in its largest period of transition. Ever. The companies that miss out on this online trend will be left in the dust, while those that capitalize in the early stages will hugely reward investors. If you'd like to uncover The Motley Fool's top pick for this monumental shift, I invite you to read a free copy of our report, "The Death of Retail," which highlights two companies hand-picked by Fool analysts that are set to dominate the future. To check out these two companies and learn more about the future of retailing, clicking here to download it now.

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