/ E-Retailers

Best Buy reports strong online growth in the first quarter

The consumer electronics retail chain today outlined a series of online initiatives aimed at increasing sales on BestBuy.com, including shipping web orders from stores. The retailer also reported a healthy gain in e-commerce sales in the first quarter, while store sales were flat.

Posted 05/21/2013Don DavisPost a comment

/ Technology

A new UPS iPad app gives shoppers control over their deliveries

Consumers can use the tool to track packages and also reroute or reschedule deliveries.

Posted 05/16/2013Zak StamborPost a comment

/ Technology

Fulfilling web orders from stores can be costly, but worth it

It costs 30% more for Peter Glenn Ski and Sports than shipping from a warehouse.

Posted 05/16/2013Thad RueterPost a comment

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Site personalization has room to grow among Top 500 retailers

Only 47% feature site personalization, with 39% also offering recommendations.

Posted 05/15/2013Paul DemeryPost a comment

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/ Marketing

Williams-Sonoma launches stores and e-commerce in Australia

The home goods retailer opens stores and e-commerce sites for each of its four brands.

Posted 05/14/2013Allison EnrightPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

E-retailers look to mom for money

Retailers sell to shoppers seeking gifts beyond the typical bouquet.

Posted 05/10/2013Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Web-only retailers turn in the lowest return rate

Online-only retailers have the lowest return rate among Top 500 merchants.

Posted 05/09/2013Bill BriggsPost a comment

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Exceeding the norm

Nearly 40% of all web-only merchants met or exceeded the Top 500 overall growth rate.

Posted 05/09/2013Mark BrohanPost a comment

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