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Wall to wall at the e-mall
Description: Wall to wall at the e-mall Online shopping networks appear to be paying off for investors, consumers and merchants. (www.shopnow.com) ShopNow.com of Seattle today reported that
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JCPenney.com stars in webHancers rankings of apparel sites
Description: JCPenney.com stars in webHancers rankings of apparel sites J.C. Penney Co. Inc.s web site is the star among apparel retailer web sites in speed of downloading of pages, says a
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FatLens launches search engine for six retail categories
Description: FatLens launches search engine for six retail categories FatLens, a provider of a search engine for event tickets, is expanding its reach with shopping search technology for six
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Q1 revenue at UPS grows 16.5% over Q1 2005
Description: Q1 revenue at UPS grows 16.5% over Q1 2005 First quarter revenue at package delivery company UPS grew 16.5% over Q1 2005 to $11.5 billion and net income was up 10.5% to $975
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24/7 Real Media`s Open AdStream Ad Serving Platform Selected by Cygnus Interactive, Online Publisher of over 65 Web Sites and Portals
Description: Company`s Enterprise Solution Selected in an Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement
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The newest wrinkle in online sales tax debate: Tying it to Bush tax cuts
Description: The newest wrinkle in online sales tax debate: Tying it to Bush tax cuts The Bush tax cuts should be taken into account when debating the Internet sales tax issue, Colorado Gov.
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WebSideStory to acquire Atomz for stock, options and $4.3 million in cash
Description: WebSideStory to acquire Atomz for stock, options and $4.3 million in cash Web analytics provider WebSideStory will acquire Avivo Corp., which operates as the site search
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Blue Nile is pulling back from paid-search marketing, CEO says
Description: Blue Nile is pulling back from paid-search marketing, CEO says Following a disappointing December in terms of traffic and sales, online jewelry retailer Blue Nile Inc. is pulling
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Perfume.com is off to a rosy start with Q1 2007 sales of $1.41 million
Description: Perfume.com is off to a rosy start with Q1 2007 sales of $1.41 million First quarter sales at Perfume.com were $1.41 million, an increase of 22.5% compared to Q1 of 2006. The
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Industry Issues & Trends: Page 198
Description: comScore FTC eMarketer PC IDC WorldWide UK HR
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Omaha Steaks owner Stephen Simon dies
Description: Omaha Steaks owner Stephen Simon dies Omaha Steaks has announced the death at age 66 of fourth-generation owner Stephen H. Simon. Simon, vice president and general manager of the
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Making returns an opportunity, not a problem
Description: Making returns an opportunity, not a problem With the exception of shipping and handling fees, concerns about returns are the top inhibitor to online purchases, according to new
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Overstock.com cuts book pricing to a flat 25% below Amazons prices
Description: Overstock.com cuts book pricing to a flat 25% below Amazons prices Following a price drop last February when it announced it would cut prices on books to 20% below Amazon.coms
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Certified e-mail tops list of marketing measures to build consumer trust
Description: Certified e-mail tops list of marketing measures to build consumer trust A new e-mail authentication program from Internet service providers, tagged CertifiedEmail, is proving to
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Syncra systems INTRODUCES COLLABORATIVE PROMOTIONS MANAGEMENT APPLICATION
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Retail Decisions Unveils the Latest Enhancements to its LiveProcessor Electronic Payment Processing Solution
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Shoppers will go online for coupons, says CouponCraze.com
Description: Shoppers will go online for coupons, says CouponCraze.com CouponCraze.com, launched in February 2000 to give consumers a way to get coupons online instead of cutting them out of
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Wilsons annual web sales climb 6%, but total revenue drops
Description: Wilsons annual web sales climb 6%, but total revenue drops Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc. grew its 2006 e-commerce sales by 5.8% while total sales decreased by 19.3%. For the
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G.I. JOE`S TO IMPROVE VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS WITH AUTOMATED SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS FROM SPS COMMERCE
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Restoration Hardware builds an e-commerce foundation
Description: Restoration Hardware builds an e-commerce foundation Restoration Hardware Inc. is among the growing ranks of chain retailers looking to capitalize on the full value of the web
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J. Jills Q3 web sales grow 28% while total sales are up 15%
Description: J. Jills Q3 web sales grow 28% while total sales are up 15% Internet-based sales at J. Jill Group Inc. grew 28% in the third quarter to $18.2 million from $14.2 million in Q3
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ERNEX LAUNCHES INSTANT EMAIL - REAL-TIME CUSTOMER-TRIGGERED EMAIL CAMPAIGNS FOR LOYALTY AND GIFT CARD PROGRAMS
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Tumbleweed Communications names a new CEO and chairman
Description: Tumbleweed Communications names a new CEO and chairman Craig D. Brennan is the new president, CEO and chairman of Tumbleweed Communications Corp., a provider of e-mail security,
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How the web is expanding CompUSAs in-store software offerings
Description: Retailers for several years have used web sites to expand online the number of products they can offer beyond the physical limitations of their stores. Now CompUSA is using the web to expand the number of software products it can offer in-storeeven getting into new categorieswithout stocking extra inventory. Our strategy is to offer a very wide range of software that isnt available anywhere else at retail, says senior buyer Dewey Thoes.
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Amazon to build new HQ in deal with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen
Description: Amazon to build new HQ in deal with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen Amazon.com has decided to locate its new corporate headquarters in a Seattle neighborhood that Microsoft
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ContentGuard Awarded New Patent for `Digital Tickets`
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Technology: Page 142
Description: Holly-Jolly IBM E-Commerce
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More than half of 1,000 MyPoints members plan to do holiday shopping online
Description: More than half of 1,000 MyPoints members plan to do holiday shopping online More than half of 1,000 members polled say they plan to do more than 54% of their holiday shopping
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Sharper Image founder Richard Thalheimer steps down as chairman and CEO
Description: Sharper Image founder Richard Thalheimer steps down as chairman and CEO Following nearly two years of poor financial performance, Sharper Image Corp., No. 87 in the Internet
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Redcats eyes more organic e-commerce growth in 2008
Description: Redcats eyes more organic e-commerce growth in 2008 Its been a busy couple of years for Redcats USA Inc. with its acquisition in 2006 of The Sportsmans Guide Inc. and the
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Flying J Builds CRM, Inventory Management and Pricing Applications on BEA WebLogic
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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Technology: Page 61
Description: CNET.com GSI eBay LivePerson CEO IBM iPhrase ValueClicks
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2007 online retail sales hit $175 billion, Forrester Research says
Description: 2007 online retail sales hit $175 billion, Forrester Research says Online retail sales in 2007 reached $175 billion, a 21% increase over $144.6 billion in 2006, according to a
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Ann Taylor selects Coremetrics to help with improving the web experience
Description: Ann Taylor selects Coremetrics to help with improving the web experience Upscale womens clothing retailer Ann Taylor is making an additional commitment to its web site.
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Fingerhut points the way to more e-commerce
Description: Fingerhut points the way to more e-commerce Fingerhut Direct Marketing Inc., an affiliate of Petters Group Worldwide, is reaping the rewards of a renewed e-commerce strategy. For
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Feds charge 21 for alleged $5 million fraud scheme targeting eBay bidders
Description: Feds charge 21 for alleged $5 million fraud scheme targeting eBay bidders Federal officials in Chicago have indicted 21 people accused of bilking eBay bidders out of more than $5
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Criminals call out the `call tag` scam again
Description: Some online scams never die. The latest: the so-called call tag scheme has re-emerged. The Merchant Risk Council, a professional organization that serves as a forum for retailers to exchange fraud war stories and techniques for fighting criminals, reports that the scam re-emerged over the holidays and that several of its large merchants suffered losses.
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Meijer Chooses QRS Exchange(TM) to Automate Business Processes and Lower Costs
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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buy.com offers warranty plan through Here2fix.com
Description: buy.com offers warranty plan through Here2fix.com Internet retailer Buy.com and Here2fix Inc., a provider of product protection plans to retailers, e-retailers and catalog
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Loyalty programs on upswing among online retailers, study funds
Description: Loyalty programs on upswing among online retailers, study funds As the competition for online customers heats up, loyalty programs are on the rise, according to findings from
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i2 and QRS form strategic partnership
Description: i2 and QRS form strategic partnership i2 Technologies Inc., a marketplace solutions provider, has formed a strategic partnership with QRS Corp., a provider of collaborative
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Tempo of digital music sales getting faster
Description: Tempo of digital music sales getting faster Sales of individual digital songs jumped 65% last year to $582 million compared with $353 million in 2005. The statistics were
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Cooling off
Description: Consumers love affair with e-commerce is hitting its first bumps in the road as it matures, and the results from this years American Customer Satisfaction Index, conducted in partnership with ForeSee Results Inc., deliver something of a wakeup call. Consumers satisfaction with e-retail fell 4.8% this year from last year, according to the index. It was the first time that measure has dropped since the e-retail category was introduced in the ACSI Index in 2000.
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Most retail industry players spending little on RFID this year, study says
Description: Most retail industry players spending little on RFID this year, study says Despite the lead of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. moving toward an RFID-driven supply chain system, most
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Newegg hatches plans for better site search and expanded payment
Description: Newegg hatches plans for better site search and expanded payment Newegg.com will use a new emphasis on consumer electronics and site improvements in a bid to grow its web sales
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For the first six months of 2005 Talbots grows web sales 24%
Description: For the first six months of 2005 Talbots grows web sales 24% The Internet accounted for just over 40% of all direct marketing sales at The Talbots Inc. during the first six
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HomeRuns.com Chooses Mercado Software For Superior Online Search Capabilities
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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GSI Commerces revenue grows 36% in first quarter
Description: GSI Commerces revenue grows 36% in first quarter Net revenues for GSI Commerce Inc., provider of e-commerce outsourced services for retailers, reached $66.3 million in the first
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Hanover Direct Announces Best First Half Results For Ongoing Operations Since 1994
Description: Article from Internet Retailer
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E-commerce Spending Widens Hanover Loss
Description: E-commerce Spending Widens Hanover Loss First-quarter losses more than tripled at cataloger and Internet fulfillment outsourcer Hanover Direct, largely due to the company's
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