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Faster page loads boost an office supply retailer’s sales

US Markerboard increased conversions by 25% with site optimization software.

Posted 03/07/2013Amy DustoPost a comment

Related Searches:Office Supplies | Content Delivery Network | Average Conversion Rates

/ Marketing

Walmart.com: Wal-Mart gets social

The big retail chain tightens the bonds between the web and its stores.

Posted 11/27/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

Related Searches:@walmartlabs | Walmart Internet Sales

/ E-Retailers

What Warren Buffett sees in Oriental Trading

A chance to really grow Oriental’s party supplies and e-commerce business, says CEO Sam Taylor.

Posted 11/12/2012Mark BrohanPost a comment

Related Searches:Back To School | Party Supplies | Oriental Trading Company

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E-retailers attract more visits and boost sales 15.9% in Q3

Site visits increase 12.7% for retailer clients of MarketLive.

Posted 10/24/2012Amy DustoPost a comment

Related Searches:Cart Abandonment | Average Conversion Rates | Shopping Cart Abandonment Rate

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Marketing to 10-year-olds pays off for FashionPlaytes.com

Since shifting its focus to targeting young girls directly, membership is up 1,150%.

Posted 09/18/2012Stefany Moore1 comments

Related Searches:Fashion Playtes | Back To School

/ Technology

Mobile commerce goes back to school

Tablet and smartphone owners are comparing prices and buying via mobile, a survey finds.

Posted 08/16/2012Bill SiwickiPost a comment

Related Searches:Back To School

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Barnes & Noble cuts the prices of its Nook tablet and e-reader

Experts say the price cuts are essential for the Nook to compete with other tablets.

Posted 08/13/2012Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Amazon’s paper textbooks rentals are coming to college this year

The retailer starts to loan textbooks to U.S. students by the semester.

Posted 08/07/2012Amy DustoPost a comment