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More rich media from manufacturers means more site testing for retailers

Manufacturers are adding more rich media to the merchandising content they share with e-retailers. That can boost conversions but it also increases the need for site performance testing, says Jed Alpert, vice president of marketing for WebCollage.

Posted 04/16/2009Paul DemeryPost a comment

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A key acquisition helped Staples grow its e-commerce base in 2008

Staples says e-commerce sales grew as a result of its $4.4 billion acquisition of international office supplies retailer Corporate Express Inc. in July. Based on the acquisition, the web accounted for 33% of Staples` total 2008 sales of $23.10 billion.

Posted 03/18/2009Mark BrohanPost a comment

/ Technology

QK Holdings acquires CommerceHub

QK Holdings, a supply chain management company, has acquired substantially all of the outstanding shares of Commerce Technologies Inc. (CommerceHub) in an all-cash transaction. CommerceHub CEO Frank Poore will resign but remain a board member.

Posted 08/22/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Top web sites show customers respect, study indicates

High-grossing web sites beat the competition by showing customers more respect, according to a study by the Customer Respect Group. The company rates 2,000 corporate web sites, with Amazon.com scoring highest in the fourth quarter.

Posted 01/05/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Online service from offline companies still lags, new survey says

Surveying the 100 largest companies, The Customer Respect Group found that a third don’t respond at all to online inquiries and that half share customer data without permission.

Posted 06/28/2004Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Staples, Office Depot Expand Services For Small Business Customers Online

ADP is working with Staples to provide small business customers with payroll and tax services and consultations while Office Depot is tapping Microsoft for its small business services portfolio.

Posted 04/03/2001Internet RetailerPost a comment