AOL cuts its Amazon link with its own online video and music store

AOL Time Warner`s AOL.com is establishing its own online shop for music and movie products, while cutting links to the category at Amazon.com.

Posted 07/14/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Amazon launches a web services subsidiary aimed at retailers

Amazon launched a new subsidiary, Amazon Services Inc., to sell the technology and services that power Amazon.com to other retailers seeking e-commerce systems.

Posted 06/10/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

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E-Tailing Group tells who leads online in customer service

Speedy reply to e-mails, quick path to checkout, fast delivery all add up to the Top 10 in customer service in the E-Tailing Group’s latest mystery shopper survey.

Posted 01/28/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Yes Networks hopes to drive retail sales from radio station sites

Yes Networks today launched a service that will make Amazon.com and CDNow.com CDs, Art.com posters and TicketMaster tickets available at radio station web sites.

Posted 07/25/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Retailers lead the way in online advertising

Online retailers’ web-based ad impressions boomed in the past year, reaching 33.8 billion in May, up 74% from 19.4 billion in May 2001.

Posted 06/19/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment

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BMG beefs up its search technology

BMG Direct’s BMGMusicService.com is integrating Netrics` LikeIt search technology into its web site.

Posted 10/16/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment

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The Coca-Cola Co. buys out its online cash partner RocketCash

The Coca-Cola Co. has acquired online currency company RocketCash. RocketCash has hosted and managed an online cash program for Sprite.com since October 2000.

Posted 10/03/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Hallmark launches a virtual gift certificate

Hallmark Cards Inc. has launched a virtual gift certificate service at its Gift Certificate Center’s PremiereChoiceAward.com site. Eight online retailers are accepting the certificates, including Amazon.

Posted 09/07/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment