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Shutterfly goes for an IPO Description: Shutterfly goes for an IPO Online retailing companies keep flocking to Wall Street. The latest company to file for an initial public offering is digital photo products and
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Macys.com will become Federateds supersite Description: With only one exception, Federated Department Stores Inc. will consolidate all of its e-commerce operations under the Macys.com and Bloomingdales.com brands by September.
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When halos become marketing tools Description: When halos become marketing tools Search seems to get the largest share of online marketers marketing budgets, but the halo effect can be a means of acquiring and retaining a
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Telephone Self-Service Leader NetByTel Launches Voice-Enabled Survey Solution, Version 3.0 Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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The Sharper Image's web results Description: The Sharper Image's web results For the third fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31 , The Sharper Image reported Internet sales of $13.7 million, a 158% increase over the $5.3 million in
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Q1 online auction volume at GNX tops $1 billion, more than double year-ago Description: Q1 online auction volume at GNX tops $1 billion, more than double year-ago The transaction value of online auctions at GlobalNetXchange LLC, the b2b marketplace for retailers and
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Jockey International Selects QRS Solutions For Improved Supply Chain Collaboration Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Broadband Internet access stretches toward the 50% mark Description: Broadband Internet access stretches toward the 50% mark Broadband Internet access is becoming mainstream--especially among high-income households. Two reports out this week
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Levenger Now Offers the Bill Me Later Payment Option Description: Leading Multi-Channel Retailer Now Offers I4 Commerce`s Card-less Credit Option to Online Shoppers
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J. Jills web sales continue to grow Description: J. Jills web sales continue to grow Womens apparel retailer The J. Jill Group Inc. reported that sales at jjill.com grew 48% to $11.7 million from $7.9 million in the third
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At $5.32 billion, Q1 sales set a record at eBay--again Description: At $5.32 billion, Q1 sales set a record at eBay--again The total value of items sold over eBay.com in the first quarter grew 71% over last years first quarter, reaching $5.32
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Two-thirds of baby boomers use the Internet Description: Two-thirds of baby boomers use the Internet About two-thirds of adults ages 50 to 64 years oldthe so-called baby boomersuse the Internet, compared with 28% of those 65 years or
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Working Person moves into new support facility and adds staff Description: Working Person moves into new support facility and adds staff Working Persons Store, No. 449 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, has expanded into a 27,000-square-foot
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eBay leads in computers and electronics visitors, says Nielsen/NetRatings Description: eBay leads in computers and electronics visitors, says Nielsen/NetRatings EBay Electronics was the most heavily visited computer and consumer electronics site for the week ending
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Points reports Q3 2003 results Description: Highlights include continued revenue growth
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Strategies and Profiles: Page 41 Description: PowerReviews CEO MyPublisher SellPath iTunes
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Online sales struggle to recover after terrorist attacks, says comScore Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Amazon throws its weight behind online payment option Bill Me Later Description: E-retailers already know that when it comes to alternative online payments, eBays PayPal is not the only game in town. Thats something that should become clearer to more consumers with Amazons announcement that it will offer Bill Me Later as a payment option and also will take an undisclosed equity stake in the company.
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SWEET CELEBRATIONS SELECTS ECOMETRY Description: Minnesota Marketer of Cooking and Decorating Supplies Chooses Customer-focused Multi-Channel Sales Software to Offer Online Ordering
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Online Santa bell-ringers Description: Online Santa bell-ringers In the ongoing effort to make online shopping more like offline, MSN Shopping is instituting an electronic Sidewalk Santa. MSN Shopping will pay 25
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Zany Brainy goes it alone on its web site Description: Zany Brainy goes it alone on its web site Zany Brainy Inc., a retailer of educational toys, has ended its Internet joint venture with Online Retail Partners Inc. and will assume
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Neiman Marcus grows Q2 web sales 36% Description: Neiman Marcus grows Q2 web sales 36% The Neiman Marcus Group Inc. is reporting strong web sales for the second quarter and the first half of its 2006 fiscal year. While total
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Affiliate program for small merchants sits well with Boltz Furniture Description: Affiliate program for small merchants sits well with Boltz Furniture With more than 125 new affiliate partners gained through an affiliate program designed for small retailers,
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Consumer spending intentions rise in March, Retail Forward reports Description: Consumer spending intentions rise in March, Retail Forward reports Consumer spending intentions are at their highest level since September, reports consultants Retail Forward
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Infrastructure issues? The doctor is in Description: Infrastructure issues? The doctor is in Dr. Jays, a multi-channel retailer of urban, hip-hop fashion, has introduced ESRP, a software package targeted at companies looking to
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PINDAR SYSTEMS UNVEILS WORLD-CLASS WEB-BASED CATALOG COMMERCE SYSTEM Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Napster completes $52 million equity financing Description: Napster completes $52 million equity financing The finance market for e-commerce businesses remains strong. The latest: Napster Inc. is selling 7.1 million shares to
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Team Express re-launches two retail web sites Description: Team Express re-launches two retail web sites Team Express Inc., operator of BaseballExpress.com and Softball.com, relaunched each site last week with new features including rich
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Fulfillment & Returns: Page 76 Description: zBox eBillit SmartBargains WhyRunOut, OrderTrust
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Online apparel retailing needs smart inventory management, experts say Description: Online apparel retailing needs smart inventory management, experts say Among the challenges facing online apparel retailers, effective inventory management can go a long way
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Zoom technology doubles conversion rate in test on Spiegel.com Description: Zoom technology doubles conversion rate in test on Spiegel.com Spiegel.com, which doubled conversion rates for selected products on which it offered RichFXs zoom feature, says
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Multi-channel customers are the biggest spenders, Staples says Description: Multi-channel customers are the biggest spenders, Staples says The web is continuing to prove its value in creating loyal customers. Customers of Staples Inc. who shop in more
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Web Site Trends: Page 167 Description: 3-D GSI TV 3-D 3-D TigerDirect.com ColdwaterCreek.com AmericanGreetings.com
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eBags uses its expertise to bring another luggage seller online Description: eBags uses its expertise to bring another luggage seller online Upscale luggage manufacturer and retailer Tumi Inc. has launched a web site powered by eBags Technology Services,
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Forzieri.com gets a 10% spike in web search traffic using site search data Description: Forzieri.com gets a 10% spike in web search traffic using site search data Forzieri.com, an online retailer of luxury and designer fashion accessories, experienced a 10% increase
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LivePerson Pro Forma EPS Improves 18% Vs. Prior Quarter To Loss of $0.09 Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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PlanetRx exits retail for high-tech drugs Description: John McAlpin, president and COO of Memphis-based PlanetRX.com, wont talk about the difficulties of running an online retail drugstore other than to call the sector challenging. But his companys actions speak louder than words. In February, PlanetRx bailed out of the retail pharmacy in favor of higher-margin specialty business targeting serious chronic disease. These are the kinds of drugs you cant always find at the corner drugstore, McAlpin says.
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PerformanceRetail Unveils Enhanced Merchandising and Operations Solution for Convenience Retailers Description: InSite Delivers Optimized C-Store Solution, Driving Opportunities for Accelerated Value Creation
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Skechers uses todays sales lift data to direct tomorrows e-mail campaigns Description: Skechers uses todays sales lift data to direct tomorrows e-mail campaigns Skechers.com, a beta user for WebSide Storys just-released HitBox Commerce Version 2 analytic
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Shipwire.com Launches "On-Demand Shipping and Receiving Department" Description: 15 New Services Enable Merchants to Receive, Store, Pack, and Ship Merchandise Without Leaving Their Chair
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Cashbaq Launches Online Discount Shopping Site Description: Shoppers Will Receive Cash Rebates for Online Purchases of 8,000,000+ Items
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Sharper Images Q2 web sales jump 50% and account for 14.5% of revenue Description: Sharper Images Q2 web sales jump 50% and account for 14.5% of revenue Second quarter Internet sales at Sharper Image Corp. increased 50% to $18.3 million from $12.2 million in
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The younger Cole sings for Saks.com Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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99 Cents Only Stores goes live with web-enabled warehouse system Description: 99 Cents Only Stores goes live with web-enabled warehouse system To sell everything under a dollar, 99 Cents Only Stores often makes sudden purchases of merchandise at the right
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Spiegels web sales grow again in Q1but not enoughagain Description: Spiegels web sales grow again in Q1but not enoughagain The Spiegel Group continues to experience strong growth in its web-selling business, but its not enough to offset sales
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Onlines holiday Black Friday could be a Monday, says Atlas DMT Description: Onlines holiday Black Friday could be a Monday, says Atlas DMT In the busy online shopping days leading up to the holidays, the work week starting December 13 will be the
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Newegg.com Selects Loyalty Lab`s On-Demand Retail Email and Loyalty Suite Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Holiday online shopping sales up 30% year-over-year to $30.1 billion Description: Holiday online shopping sales up 30% year-over-year to $30.1 billion Online shoppers spent $30.1 billion, excluding travel, during the 2005 holiday shopping season, up 30% from
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Bluefly.coms October sales grow 68% Description: Bluefly.coms October sales grow 68% October sales at Bluefly Inc.s Bluefly.com store, a retailer of off-price designer fashions, grew 68% over October 2000 to $2.7 million from
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Several retailers report increases in online sales Description: Several retailers report increases in online sales Even though retailers blame the cooler weather for less-than-stunning sales this Spring, some online divisions fared well: -New
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