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Online retail sparks a rise in UPS Next-Day air shipments

The carrier also says U.S. domestic package volume rose 4.5% in Q1.

Posted 04/26/2012Paul DemeryPost a comment

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More stores will become online order pickup points

ShopRunner buys a company that lets shoppers collect web orders in stores.

Posted 04/25/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

Related Searches:Petsmart | Store Pickup | Shoprunner

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E-retailer Fanatics acquires a competing merchant of sports apparel and gear

Fanatics will pay $183 million for Dreams Inc.

Posted 04/16/2012Mark BrohanPost a comment

Related Searches:Michael Rubin | Fansedge | Fanatics

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Retailers perk up supply chains with social media

Social media helps merchants improve product fulfillment, Aberdeen says.

Posted 03/27/2012Paul DemeryPost a comment

Related Searches:Fulfillment | Supply Chain | Paul Demery

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Amazon to buy Kiva Systems

The e-retailer will spend $775 million for the fulfillment services provider.

Posted 03/19/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

Related Searches:Fulfillment | Kiva | Kiva Systems

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Amazon’s new tax deal

The e-retailer plans to invest $135 million in two warehouses in Virginia.

Posted 03/05/2012Paul DemeryPost a comment

Related Searches:Tax | Online Tax

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Dillard’s invests $4 million in an e-commerce company, seeking e-retail expertise

Acumen Brands operates a dozen specialty sites, including TopSlugger.com.

Posted 02/01/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

Related Searches:Dillard's | Dillards | Dillard's Inc

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Columbia Sportswear scales the heights of Europe

The outdoor apparel maker is rolling out e-commerce to 8 more international markets.

Posted 10/12/2011Mark BrohanPost a comment

Related Searches:Columbia | Columbia Sportswear