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Shoppers’ expectations outpacing online grocers’ web technology, study says

In a study of three online grocers, Michigan State University finds several areas where consumer satisfaction with web site performance has declined since 2003.

Posted 06/30/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

Ace Hardware grows loyalty club as it expands online shopping

Supported by an expanding array of merchandise available exclusively online, Ace Hardware expects to continue sharp growth in its loyalty program to 10 million customers this summer, the company says.

Posted 05/05/2005Paul DemeryPost a comment

True Value shoots for 350 stores in web-based loyalty program by year`s end

After tests in 20 True Value hardware stores last year, 150 stores have launched web-based loyalty programs and another 100 have signed up. Program managers believe the program has the potential of attracting 2,000 of True Value’s 5,400 retailers.

Posted 06/11/2004Kurt PetersPost a comment

FTD.com’s Q3 revenue rises 14% to $57 million

FTD.com, the online and telephone arm of flowers and gifts retailer FTD Inc., said revenue rose 14.4% for the third quarter ended March 31, to $57.2 million from $50 million.

Posted 05/12/2004Paul DemeryPost a comment

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DollarDays.com August sales up 350% over year-ago

Riding growth among small retailers, general merchandise wholesaler DollarDays.com`s August sales more than quadrupled year-ago sales.

Posted 09/09/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Ace plans to expand use of web-based business intelligence system

Co-op Ace Hardware will expand the use of MicroStrategy Inc.’s Business Intelligence Platform from the 1,000 Ace stores using it today to 5,200 stores. Ace says its goal with the MicroStrategy system is to enhance sales and increase profit margins.

Posted 07/08/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment

Another e-retailing pure-play comes home

FTD.com and FTD, have agreed to merge. FTD.com says it will benefit from the more diversified revenue base that FTD will provide.

Posted 03/04/2002Kurt PetersPost a comment

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CornerDrugstore.com extends services agreement with pharmacy network

Individualized web sites and other solutions are helping independent pharmacies to compete online.

Posted 08/15/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment