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The Long Haul

Internet Retailer releases its 10th anniversary Top 500 Guide.

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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

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Buffett invests in e-commerce

The billionaire’s investment firm, Berkshire Hathaway, is acquiring web and catalog retailer Oriental Trading. 

Posted 11/02/2012Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Cyber Monday spending jumps 33%

Online retailers report big gains for the holiday weekend, thanks in part to promotions.

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Harry & David hires a Guitar Center executive as CEO

Craig Johnson takes over the newly reorganized company from Kay Hong.

Posted 10/24/2011Mark BrohanPost a comment

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The appeal of live service

A fifth of the top 100 online retailers, including Amazon, Nordstrom and Blue Nile, have humans answering the phone when consumers call with questions about products, deliveries and other shopping-related issues, according to a new study from StellaService. Relying on the robot-voiced prompts of automated phone systems can lead to longer hold times and frustrated consumers hanging up.

Posted 08/24/2011Thad Rueter1 comments

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Top 500 catalogers grow, but not as fast as everyone else

Some catalogers struggle with print, while others race ahead online.

Posted 05/04/2011Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Blockbuster goes up on the auction block

The company has one bid of $290 million from existing investors and note holders.

Posted 02/21/2011Mark BrohanPost a comment