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Shutterfly looks at technology ROI through a wide lens

Shutterfly, which spent 15% of its 2007 web sales of $186.7 million on e-commerce technology, looks at the big picture when figuring its return on investment in new web features.

Posted 06/18/2008Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Midwestern retail chain Meijer enters the e-commerce fray

Though the company isn’t talking about its new web store, the new Meijer.com features several advanced features and functions, including rich media, guided navigation and a shopping cart that includes larger images and a shipping tax calculator.

Posted 09/25/2007Don DavisPost a comment

HP sees a clearly written future for Print 2.0

Hewlett-Packard Co. is spending $300 million on a branding and Internet initiative to build its base in the $296 billion digital content market. HP Home & Home Office Store will be integrated with new microsites as part of the effort.

Posted 09/04/2007Don DavisPost a comment

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Shutterfly goes for an IPO

Online retailing companies keep flocking to Wall Street. The latest company to file for an initial public offering is digital photo products and services retailer Shutterfly Inc., while Omniture begins trading on NASDAQ.

Posted 06/29/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

Online photo processing driving store pick-up at Walgreens

About 80% of the photos uploaded at Walgreens.com are picked up in a Walgreens store within a few hours. Store pick-up of online orders is key to pharmacy chains’ web strategies, says a Jupiter analyst.

Posted 04/20/2006Mary WagnerPost a comment

Snapfish concept store brings online photo service to retail

In the store, consumers get free online access to Snapfish.com from kiosks. The idea is that the store setting appeals to some customers who still want online photo sharing and storage – and that retailers who offer that option can benefit.

Posted 08/24/2004Mary WagnerPost a comment

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Snapfish.com introduces a prepaid card for online purchases

Snapfish, a provider of online photography services, is introducing a prepaid card for online purchases, using AT&T PrePaid Web Cents technology. The cards will be available at 5,300 7-Eleven stores in April.

Posted 02/12/2004Kurt PetersPost a comment