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Playboy drops its lawsuit against eFashion Solutions

Playboy has dropped its complaint against eFashion Solutions, which has provided it with e-commerce services since 2008. Under the settlement, Playboy agreed to dismiss the lawsuit after receiving a late payment of an unspecified amount from eFashion.

Posted 10/20/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

E-commerce revenue falls at Playboy in Q2

E-commerce revenue for Playboy Enterprises dropped 23.3% in the second quarter, when e-commerce accounted for 14.3% of total sales.

Posted 08/05/2009Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Playboy files suit against its e-commerce provider

In the lawsuit, Playboy asks a U.S. District Court in Illinois to prevent eFashion Solutions from ending a contract for e-commerce platform, fulfillment and marketing services until Playboy can find a new vendor. The suit also asks for monetary damages.

Posted 06/26/2009Don DavisPost a comment

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Despite Q1 sales decline, Playboy sees a bright future for the web

Web sales were down 39% in the first quarter for Playboy and overall sales declined 22%, but major cost-cutting efforts and a new e-commerce strategy are fueling optimism.

Posted 05/27/2009Mark BrohanPost a comment

/ Marketing

Customer reviews to help reintroduce hidden gems to Amazon shoppers

Sometimes customers rave about books, but without more marketing from publishers behind them, the books fail to sell. To boost authors and sales, Amazon.com will identify such tomes and give them an extra push online—and in stores.

Posted 05/20/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Playboy’s 2008 web sales hop into negative territory

It was a tough end of the year for Playboy Enterprises, which sells online at web sites ShoptheBunny.com and PlayboyStore.com. For the full year, web sales declined by 24% and total sales dropped by 14%.

Posted 04/08/2009Bill BriggsPost a comment

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More authors means new space for Lulu.com

Lulu.com, a marketplace for consumers to self-publish, sell and buy written works, has moved into a new headquarters in Raleigh, NC. Additional space was required to accommodate an increasing volume of authors, the company says.

Posted 03/16/2009Don DavisPost a comment

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Indigo Books & Music to launch e-book service for smartphones

The retailer will unveil Shortcovers, a store and community for e-book readers. Through the mobile or conventional web, consumers can browse, search and download books, magazines and newspapers.

Posted 01/20/2009Paul DemeryPost a comment

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E-commerce revenue drops for Playboy in the third quarter

In the quarter ended Sept. 30, web sales for Playboy dropped 29.2% to $10.9 million from $15.4 million in Q3 of 2007. The web accounted for 15% of total revenue.

Posted 12/03/2008Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Martha Stewart names a digital programming executive

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. has named Gail Horwood senior vice president of digital programming and strategy. In the new position, Horwood will set the strategic direction for such digital properties as MarthaStewart.com and WholeLiving.com.

Posted 10/20/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment