Internet companies forge three new industry groups

They are backed by big names such as Facebook, Google and eBay.

Posted 07/30/2012Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Online sales tax bill stirs up opposing views in D.C.

The Internet Retailer Top 500 is cited in testimony before a House committee.

Posted 07/26/2012Paul DemeryPost a comment

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The man accused of Colorado shooting bought assault gear online

TacticalGear.com filled a $300 order from James Holmes in early July, the CEO says.

Posted 07/23/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

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Visa and MasterCard agree to settle an antitrust suit on swipe fees

The terms mean retailers can charge credit card users a fee for using them.

Posted 07/18/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

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Microsoft and Barnes & Noble tease their digital wares for PC users

Nook for the Web is a free web service designed to draw readers deeper into Nook’s digital library.

Posted 07/18/2012Mark BrohanPost a comment

Macy’s wins a key injunction in its exclusivity battle with Martha Stewart

A judge prohibits some planned Penney and Martha Stewart merchandise deals through fall.

Posted 07/16/2012Mark BrohanPost a comment

Feds crack down on fakes

Investigators have seized the assets of 70 web sites that mimicked legitimate sites.

Posted 07/13/2012Paul DemeryPost a comment

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eBay urges sellers to get political

The marketplace wants merchants to be able to resell imported merchandise.

Posted 07/09/2012Zak Stambor1 comments

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No online privacy for you

Most sites ignore ‘Do Not Track’ requests, a study says.

Posted 06/29/2012Amy DustoPost a comment

U.K. regulators investigate Facebook’s planned Instagram acquisition

The acquisition deal is worth roughly $1 billion.

Posted 06/26/2012Zak StamborPost a comment