A method for integrating multi-channel retailing can include distributing and replicating selected data across retail channels via asynchronously transmitted messages in a common data format. The method can include the steps of: intercepting data processing messages in a retail IT system for use in one...http://www.google.ca/patents/US20030004822?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030004822 - Method and apparatus for integrated multi-channel retailing