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Rich media and new site search boost spring sales for Roots Canada

Canadian e-commerce sales for the spring season at Roots Canada Ltd. increased 220% from the 2008 season after the retailer implemented rich media features and new site search functionality, says James Connell, senior director of e-commerce.

Posted 08/13/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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E-commerce technology provider iCongo finds a partner in the U.K.

E-commerce tech provider iCongo is extending its reach. Strategic Logic, a systems integrator that specializes in working with retailers, will resell iCongo’s technology products in the United Kingdom.

Posted 06/15/2009Bill BriggsPost a comment

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Menswear retail chain Harry Rosen launches its first e-commerce site

Harry Rosen, a Toronto-based retail chain of men’s apparel and accessories, has launched HarryRosen.com as its first e-commerce site, which will be headed by director of e-commerce Glen Glisinski.

Posted 05/18/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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The challenge of putting an auto parts recycler (don’t say junkyard) online

Lecavalier Auto Parts, which dismantles damaged cars and resells the parts, has created a web site with 2.5 million SKUs. Every part the company enters in its database includes detailed data like mileage, extent of damage, color—and most have a photo.

Posted 05/01/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

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High gas prices will cut holiday shopping and drive more shoppers online

The high price of gasoline will prompt 36% of consumers to conduct more of their holiday buying online and 42% of consumers to spend less this holiday season than last, says a new survey from Harris Interactive and iCongo.

Posted 08/05/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

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E-commerce vendor iCongo names a new president and promotes three others

ICongo has promoted Steven Kramer to president. Joshua Ostrega has been named executive vice president for business operations, Domenico D’Avirro vice president for retail system services, and Mark Sadegursky vice president for software development.

Posted 07/14/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Molson brews up a new e-commerce site

Fans of a cold brew can now sport merchandise from several of their favorite beers. Canadian brewer Molson has launched a new e-commerce site, ShopMolson.com, allowing consumers to purchase promotional products from several of its brands.

Posted 05/13/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Gas prices drive many consumers to shop online, survey finds

33% of consumers cite rising gas prices as a reason to shop online instead of in stores, according to a new Harris Interactive study.

Posted 04/29/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment