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Drs. Foster and Smith drops affiliates in anticipation of online tax law

As California lawmakers discuss taxing online sales, Drs. Foster and Smith, an online pets supplies retailer, has cancelled its nationwide affiliate program.

Posted 02/24/2010Don DavisPost a comment

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Mobile commerce was hopping Thanksgiving weekend

Traffic to mobile commerce and shopping information sites increased twelve-fold on Friday and more than doubled on Monday. EBay and PayPal report lots of mobile activity. And Sears shoppers were buying via mobile at 4 a.m.

Posted 12/02/2009Zak StamborPost a comment

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Kmart is now offering shoppers an online layaway option

Kmart will launch Friday an online layaway program giving shoppers the option of using Kmart.com to pay for holiday items over time. Web shoppers will be able to confirm product availability and make payments online or in stores.

Posted 10/07/2009Bill BriggsPost a comment

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Aeropostale names co-CEOs to succeed Julian Geiger

The multichannel apparel retailer has appointed Mindy Meads, a former executive of Victoria’s Secret and Sears, and former Brooks Brothers executive Thomas Johnson as co-CEOs to succeed Julian Geiger.

Posted 09/28/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Sears adds an online payment option

Web shoppers can now pay with eBillme, completing a purchase through online bill payment services. The option is available at Sears.com, Kmart.com and Kenmore.com.

Posted 09/15/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Sears expands its online social presence with a home improvement community

Sears Holdings Corp., which has been blazing a trail with its online social community initiatives, has expanded its community presence with the launch of Manage My Home, an online resource for homeowners.

Posted 08/25/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Sears makes it easier to sign in to its new online communities

Consumers can use their credentials from Google, Facebook and other popular web services to sign on to the MySears and MyKmart forums. Sears says it is the first major retailer to employ the OpenID standard for using credentials across web sites.

Posted 07/01/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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