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Consumers who first shop stores are less satisfied after buying online

Consumers who research products in stores before buying products on a retail web site are less satisfied with the experience than consumers who do the opposite—web research before making in-store purchases—suggests survey data from Forrester Research.

Posted 05/21/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Drugstore.com launches its first business-to-business e-commerce site

With the launch this week of DeluxeSalonSupply.com, an e-commerce site for salon and spa operators, Drugstore.com Inc. has begun focusing on sales to business owners as well as consumers.

Posted 05/11/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

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New retail site lets shoppers ask a podiatrist for advice

FootHealth.com is hoping its re-launched retail site that lets customers ask a podiatrist about their foot troubles will be just what the doctor ordered—more web sales.

Posted 05/07/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

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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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Online retail stocks are ahead 20% for the year after another strong week

The Internet Retailer Online Retail Index gained 4.4% last week, putting the index of 25 e-commerce stocks 20% up for the year. By comparison, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.7% last week and is ahead 7.4% of the year, and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is ahead 9.2% for the year after gaining 2.1% last week.

Posted 04/26/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Wet Seal dives further into m-commerce with a second mobile shopping site

Teen apparel retailer Wet Seal got its feet wet with its first mobile commerce site in December. Now it’s diving further into mobile with an m-commerce site for its Arden B. brand.

Posted 04/22/2010Katie DeatschPost a comment

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eBay’s merchandise sales rise 24%

The value of merchandise sold on eBay Inc.’s marketplace rose 24% year over year in the first quarter ended March 31, eBay Inc. reported today. Gross merchandise volume also rose 24% year over year in the fourth quarter of last year. The company’s Q1revenue grew 9% compared to a year ago.

Posted 04/21/2010Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Sierra Trading Post expands shipping to 44 more countries

Sierra Trading Post has expanded its international service to 44 new countries, including the Bahamas, Portugal and Thailand. The cataloger and e-retailer now ships to consumers in 92 countries.

Posted 04/19/2010Zak StamborPost a comment