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IBM’s purchase of Sterling Commerce bolsters its e-retail software offering

International Business Machines Corp.’s planned acquisition of Sterling Commerce, an e-commerce and supply chain technology subsidiary of AT&T Inc., aims to bolster IBM’s framework that supports retailers and manufacturers.

Posted 05/27/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

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MyBuys gets personal with display ads

MyBuys has long delivered personalized product recommendations on e-retail sites. Now it’s looking to deliver personalized ads across the web, taking advantage of its acquisition this week of ad platfrom Veruta.

Posted 05/27/2010Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Alibris lets self-published authors open up shop in book bazaar

To help authors better promote and sell to readers, Alibris has created Author Stores, which lists books in numerous marketplaces and online stores and provides various tools for selling.

Posted 05/25/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

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84% of women plan to increase spending as the economy improves

Among the top items they plan to purchase are electronics, clothing and accessories, according to a new survey.

Posted 05/25/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Born in open source, an e-retailer migrates to NetSuite because of growth

When it launched online five years ago, U.S. Cargo Control chose open source technology for its flexibility and low cost. But now, with several sister sites, it’s trading in those benefits for the efficiency of a comprehensive e-commerce platform.

Posted 05/20/2010Paul DemeryPost a comment

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/ E-Retailers

Staples’ Heather Deschenes to show how data can guide paid search marketing

Search marketing success is a moving target, and keeping on top of key data about who’s buying can help e-retailers make the most out of their keyword spending, says Heather Deschenes, director of customer acquisition at Staples Inc.

Posted 05/10/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

/ Marketing

eBay makes further changes aimed at pleasing online shoppers

EBay Inc. has announced new changes to its marketplace aimed at improving the site’s shopping experience and making it easier for sellers to list, and relist, items in bulk.

Posted 04/30/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Drugstore.com launches microsites for allergy and eco-friendly products

Drugstore.com Inc. is kicking off the spring season with the launch of two niche e-commerce sites, AllergySuperstore.com and TheNaturalStore.com, giving the web-only retailer 10 e-commerce sites in all.

Posted 04/30/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment