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Online retailers spike UPS package volume

Backed by strong demand from e-retailers, UPS grows holiday package delivery volume.

Posted 02/01/2011Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ Technology

Amazon may expand home delivery

The online giant makes a go at bricks-and-mortar retailers.

Posted 01/25/2011Zak StamborPost a comment

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Macys.com makes free shipping standard

Macy’s joins a growing list of retailers offering variations on the free shipping theme.

Posted 01/25/2011Bill BriggsPost a comment

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FreeShipping.com gets a financial backer

The free-shipping service used by 1,000 e-retailers wins funding from Norwest Venture Partners.

Posted 01/24/2011Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Spanish lessons

Shoppers on Best Buy’s Spanish-language site spend more than the retailer's other consumers.

Posted 01/19/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

Related Searches:Best Buy Spanish | Hispanic

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No one likes sweaters from Aunt Mildred anyway

A new Amazon patent could prevent bad gifts from reaching their recipients.

Posted 12/28/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

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Delivery services expect record volume days this season

Much of the increase is from FedEx’s SmartPost, heavily used by e-retailers.

Posted 12/17/2010Allison EnrightPost a comment

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Smartphone Experts launches an experiment with free shipping

The online seller of mobile accessories also expands its money-back guarantee.

Posted 12/10/2010Thad RueterPost a comment