/ Technology

Attackers shut down Burlington Coat Factory’s e-commerce site

The site was unavailable for 45 hours until Tuesday afternoon.

Posted 05/12/2011Thad Rueter1 comments

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/ E-Retailers

Who wants to be a millionaire?

Overstock.com runs a $1million contest to find a better recommendation algorithm.

Posted 05/12/2011Don DavisPost a comment

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/ Technology

Federal lawmakers eye stronger online privacy protections

One bill before Congress focuses on online and mobile protections for minors.

Posted 05/09/2011Allison EnrightPost a comment

/ Technology

Sony data breaches highlight the fraud risks online retailers face

If hackers stole credit card numbers, criminals will have more data to work with.

Posted 05/03/2011Don Davis1 comments

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/ Technology

Study shows lagging compliance with an online ad privacy program

The study finds inconsistent compliance with the industry’s attempt at self-regulation.

Posted 04/04/2011Allison EnrightPost a comment

/ Marketing

Social commerce revenues will grow sixfold in five years, says a new report

That means it will reach $14 billion in the United States alone.

Posted 03/30/2011Zak StamborPost a comment

/ Technology

Illinois moves to tax online purchases

Lawmakers in Illinois have voted for a 6.25% tax on online retail purchases.

Posted 01/06/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

/ Technology

The Commerce Department proposes an online privacy bill of rights

The recommendations could force retailers to change their online marketing tactics.

Posted 12/17/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

Who's Watching

As politicians and regulators threaten action, marketers seek to sell the benefits of targeted ads.

Posted 06/01/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

The Power of Place

Retailers employ geo-targeting to craft offers tied to weather, holidays and local prices.

Posted 02/01/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

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