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MediaBay names ex-Barnes & Noble exec as new chief operating officer
Description: MediaBay names ex-Barnes & Noble exec as new chief operating officer MediaBay Inc., a provider of digital media that specializes in spoken work and audio entertainment, has named
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Technology: Flexible, bendable, profitable
Description: Now that the Internet has revolutionized how consumers view retailersincreasing customer expectations for service, product selection and interactivityonline merchants are placing more demands on technology, Aberdeen Group Inc. says in its January 2007 report, Clicks to Customers Benchmark Report: The Real ROI in B2C eCommerce. Merchants expect their technology to flex, bend and meet their complex needs and become profitable in short order, Aberdeen says. Following are technology findings from the report. Aberdeen defines best-in-class as retailers that excel in key performance metrics, such as visitor-to-sales conversions from 8% to more than 25%.
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Apple.com posts the fastest growth rate in November
Description: Apple.com posts the fastest growth rate in November Apple.com had the fastest growing web site in November, with visits increasing 57% to 30.8 million from 19.6 million a year
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Strategies and Profiles: Page 27
Description: eBay IAC Jo-Ann JoAnn.com CIO RealNetworks EHobbies.com
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mPorias m-commerce platform lets shoppers pay with PayPal
Description: mPorias m-commerce platform lets shoppers pay with PayPal Shoppers at the approximately 50 retail web sites that use the mPoria GoMobile mobile commerce platform can now make
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Lyris Technologies Adds Return Path Email Change of Address Service to Its Email Marketing Software
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Repeat customers walk all over Zappos.com
Description: Repeat customers walk all over Zappos.com Online shoe retailer Zappos Inc. has reached a milestone: six million paying customers. Zappos, which is expecting online sales to total
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Sears.com offers Thanksgiving Day incentives; Fields.com boosts products
Description: Sears.com offers Thanksgiving Day incentives; Fields.com boosts products Sears.com revamp is paying off for parent Sears, Roebuck and Co. in more sales. Sears today reports that
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PCI data-protection standard said to be too broad for retailer compliance
Description: PCI data-protection standard said to be too broad for retailer compliance Retailer compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard wont become widespread until
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BIGFOOT INTERACTIVE NAMES SOPHIA CORONA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Web sales set the pace for growth at J.C. Penney
Description: Web sales set the pace for growth at J.C. Penney Internet sales at J.C. Penney Co. Inc. increased 25% in June over June last year, J.C. Penney reports. J.C. Penney does not break
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Infopia Creates the Trade-In System(TM) for eBay Users
Description: Infopia`s New Trade-In System(TM) Enables eBay PowerSellers to Give Automated Quotes on Pre-Owned Merchandise Within Item Listings
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A change in Verified by Visa rules gets the merchants attention
Description: A change in Verified by Visa rules gets the merchants attention Visa and MasterCard are offering incentives to merchants to participate in new cardholder identity authorization
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1-800-Flowers.com buys candymaker Fannie May
Description: 1-800-Flowers.com buys candymaker Fannie May 1-800-Flowers.com continues its expansion into the non-floral gift arena with the announcement it will acquire long-time
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WebSideStory Launches Industry`s First Digital Marketing University
Description: Much More Than Product Training, the University Will Teach Both Customers and Non-Customers the Science of Web Marketing Optimization
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C-Me Announces 2nd Quarter Financial Results and Unveil of ASAP Show
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Online spending in last week of 2004 up 9%
Description: Online spending in last week of 2004 up 9% Online retail spending reached $1.2 billion the week ending Jan. 2, comScore Networks Inc. reports, up 9% from $1.1 billion for the
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CHANNELADVISOR ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE MARKETING ALLIANCE WITH OVERSTOCK.COM
Description: Overstock Announces ChannelAdvisor Product Offering to Customer Base
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51% of Internet users make purchases from opt-in e-mails
Description: 51% of Internet users make purchases from opt-in e-mails 51% of Internet users in the U.S. make purchases from opt-in e-mails and 44% make regular purchases from online ads,
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Delano Introduces Velocity Suite Version 5.0
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Corporate Express Canada successfully completes Phase One in Partnership with Flow Systems
Description: Tapping Flow Systems` Expertise in Marketing Solutions Software, Canada`s Leading Office Supply Company Reduces Production Cycle for Promotional Materials
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Global Sports expands its e-commerce deal with The Sports Authority
Description: Global Sports expands its e-commerce deal with The Sports Authority King of Prussia, PA-based Global Sports, operator of sporting goods web sites, has expanded its deal with Fort
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PREVISION NAMES DEC CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Tales from the frontlines: Why it pays to check out that consultant's claim before you hire
Description: nnette Zientek, president and founder of Christine Columbus Inc., a Lake Oswego, Ore.-based Internet retailer of travel products for women, was considering whether to hire a business strategy consultant. While the consultant had come highly recommended, Zientek was less than impressed with the project proposal the consultant submitted. It was sort of vague and quite a lot of money for three months of work, she says.
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How PFSweb handled the overwhelming demand for Olympic berets
Description: How PFSweb handled the overwhelming demand for Olympic berets PFSweb Inc. was expecting to handle 100 calls and 65 orders a day for Olympic-insignia apparel when it signed on to
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Overture Launches in Italy; European Expansion Continues With The Addition of Company`s Sixth International Territory
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Web Site Trends: Page 194
Description: DealTime AOL SmarterKids AltaVista, uBid.com
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Where the small, but growing market for alternative payments is heading
Description: Where the small, but growing market for alternative payments is heading Credit cards will continue to be the dominant method of payment for online consumer purchases through
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Trading Up
Description: Janet Seuleski, an industry analyst with AMR Research, Boston, estimates that at least 600 Internet-based trading exchanges currently are operating within various industries, most of them formed in the past two years. The retail industry spawned three separate exchanges in March alone, with each one listing some of the industrys biggest names among its members.
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Ag-Mart Produce Creates New Consumer-Based Web Site to Build Brand Awareness for Grape Tomatoes
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Iasta Announces Release of Benchmark Data for Strategic Sourcing in Retail
Description: Findings suggest many improvements can still be made to streamline cost reduction
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GIVEX LAUNCHES GIVEX FOR WINDOWS, A STANDALONE GIFT CARD SOFTWARE APPLICATION
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Expanded marketing helped FootSmart.com enjoy a Merry Christmas
Description: Expanded marketing helped FootSmart.com enjoy a Merry Christmas By expanding its key word program and e-mail campaigns for the holiday shopping season, FootSmart.com enjoyed
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WebSideStory Launches New HitBox Marketing Optimization Service for E-Tailers
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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YESMAIL RELEASES YESCONNECT 5.0, SIGNIFICANTLY ADVANCING ITS ENTERPRISE EMAIL MARKETING PLATFORM FOR RETAINING CUSTOMERS
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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E-mail relevance is in the eye of the beholder
Description: E-mail relevance is in the eye of the beholder Relevance is in the eye of the beholderin the case of e-mail marketing, the eye belongs to the consumer not the marketer. 56.4% of
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TechnoScout relaunches as FirstStreetOnline.com as it expands assortment
Description: TechnoScout relaunches as FirstStreetOnline.com as it expands assortment Moving beyond selling only high-tech gadgets to include products for everyday use, TechnoScout.com
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Former J. Jill Group CMO joins The Guild board
Description: Former J. Jill Group CMO joins The Guild board Former J. Jill Group Inc. chief marketing officer Lisa T. Bayne has joined The Guild Inc. board of directors. As J. Jills
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HighJump Software®, the Industry`s Fastest-Growing Supply Chain Execution Provider, Continues Momentum in the Retail Space
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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buySAFE® Launches First All-Bonded Shopping Site www.buySAFEshopping.com
Description: Every item in the buySAFE Bonded Shopping Network is bonded and guaranteed up to $25,000
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Barnes & Noble wins appeal in Amazon suit
Description: Barnes & Noble wins appeal in Amazon suit The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. yesterday overturned a 1999 preliminary injunction which stopped
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Accrue Software Launches Next Generation E-Business Analysis Platform
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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January Internet searches rise 39% to new monthly record of 5.7 billion
Description: January Internet searches rise 39% to new monthly record of 5.7 billion The number of Internet searches reached a new monthly tally in January, rising 39% year-over-year to 5.7
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Benchmark names former Lowes exec as vice president of Internet marketing
Description: Benchmark names former Lowes exec as vice president of Internet marketing William R. Billy May is the new vice president of Internet marketing at Benchmark Brands. He formerly
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Its not glamorous, but delivery is key to web retailers success
Description: The web site may create the first impression a customer has of an online retailer, but whether a purchased item is delivered on time often has a longer lasting impact on how a consumer perceives the company. Customer dissatisfaction with shipping can cut repeat purchases by as much as 25%, according to some industry estimates.
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Yahoo aims for more accurate counting of online ad impressions
Description: Yahoo aims for more accurate counting of online ad impressions Yahoo has implemented a new measurement and reporting platform that it says brings more accountability to the
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Web Site Trends: Page 187
Description: BlueLight RedEnvelope
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QRS Catalogue Release 4.0 Supports Global Standards and Is Compliant with UCCnet Services
Description: General Availability of New Release Helps Retailers and Suppliers Synchronize Data
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LEADING COMMERCE EXPERTS JOIN VCOMMERCE VENDOR CERTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Audience demographic differs slightly among search engines
Description: Audience demographic differs slightly among search engines The major search engines have some differences in audience demographic, but the bigger difference marketers could see
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