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Groupon’s revenue jumps 89%

The daily deal operator posts a Q1 operating income of nearly $40 million.

Posted 05/14/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

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Amazon will build two fulfillment centers in California

The move follows a sales tax deal with the state.

Posted 05/04/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

Related Searches:Amazon | Fulfillment | Online Retailing Strategy Of Amazon

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Free shipping is worth waiting for

Online shoppers are more concerned about free shipping than sales tax, study says.

Posted 05/03/2012Paul DemeryPost a comment

Related Searches:Free Shipping | Shipping | Percentage Of Online Retail Sales

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Why Google converts best among comparison shopping sites

Google operates the comparison shopping site with the highest conversion rate in the first quarter of 2012.

Posted 05/03/2012Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Sierra Trading Post finds a new way to boost cross-border sales

The retailer is promoting cross-border package pick-up points for Canadian shoppers.

Posted 05/03/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

Related Searches:Canada | Sierra Trading Post | Sierra Trading

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Amazon will collect tax in Texas

The e-retailer will begin collecting sales tax on purchases there starting July 1.

Posted 04/27/2012Paul DemeryPost a comment

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‘Amazon tax’ is thrown out by a Chicago-area judge

The Illinois law tied online sales tax collection to affiliate marketing.

Posted 04/26/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

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Amazon’s sales climb 34% in Q1

But higher marketing, fulfillment and technology expenses cut into net income.

Posted 04/26/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

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