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CoreCommerce Named Finalist in 2012 American Business Awards – PR Web (press release)

Sun, 20 May 2012 07:18:32 +0000

CoreCommerce Named Finalist in 2012 American Business Awards PR Web (press release) CoreCommerce Software was named a Finalist in the Computer Software, Programming & Design, and Ecommerce Website categories in the 2012 American Business Awards and will ultimately be a Gold, Silver or Bronze Stevie Award winner in the program.

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Macy’s Expects to See 292 Fulfillment Stores by Nov. 1

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:58:00 +0000

In an effort to get more products to more customers, Macy’s expect to see 292 of their department stores work double duty as fulfillment centers for online orders just in time for the holiday season.

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SOL: Exodus flying to all digital distribution systems, European retail this … – Joystiq

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:45:46 +0000

SOL: Exodus flying to all digital distribution systems, European retail this … Joystiq … digital portals worldwide, followed by a 22 June 2012 release of the boxed Collector's Edition, coming to retail shelves in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Benelux and various other European and overseas territories, as well as the Iceberg webshop .

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Why Price Fixing Will Be the End of the Retail Industry – CountingPips

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:53:22 +0000

Why Price Fixing Will Be the End of the Retail Industry CountingPips NAB estimates web shopping is growing at 30% a year…compared to 3% for traditional “bricks-and-mortar” retailers. Online shopping has been common in the US for over a decade. Yet hardly any Australian company comes close to developing a way for … and more »

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Global E-Commerce: Unique Capabilities Required

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Over the next few years, the growth in online retail sales in markets such as Western Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America is expected to outpace U.S. growth. Given this increase in cross-border e-commerce, many retailers are rushing to reach new markets. However, the unique circumstances of international shipping call for unique systems and process capabilities. Cross-border shipping is more complex than domestic package handling, and international buyers do not like surprises. Organizations that fail to address complexities up front end up with a poor customer experience, low sales revenue and higher-than-expected costs.

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Charlotte Russe to use Innotrac eCommerce platform – Fibre2fashion.com

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:58:29 +0000

Fibre2fashion.com Charlotte Russe to use Innotrac eCommerce platform Fibre2fashion.com … provider integrating digital technology, fulfillment, and contact center solutions, announced that fashion retailer Charlotte Russe has selected Innotrac to provide fulfillment and contact center solutions for its growing eCommerce business.

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PetFleas Ecommerce Embrace a Frontline Strategy with Social Media Conquest – PR Web (press release)

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:50:51 +0000

PetFleas Ecommerce Embrace a Frontline Strategy with Social Media Conquest PR Web (press release) We want the social media side of our business to be fun and informative, so expect to see quite a bit of variety with loads of photos and tips for your pets' health with news from around the industry. Specialist pet health provider and traditional … and more »

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Why Price Fixing Will Be the End of the Retail Industry – Money Morning Australia

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:16:51 +0000

Why Price Fixing Will Be the End of the Retail Industry Money Morning Australia Yet hardly any Australian company comes close to developing a way for Aussie's to web shop at their favourite stores. In 2000, one of the few companies to set up a web site for shopping was David Jones [ASX: DJS], but they shut it down not long after …

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Facebook Buys Mobile E-commerce App Karma – PCWorld

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:01:14 +0000

USA TODAY Facebook Buys Mobile E-commerce App Karma PCWorld By Cameron Scott, IDG News The mobile gift-giving app Karma announced Friday it has been acquired by Facebook. The announcement came shortly after the markets closed on Facebook's first day as a publicly traded company. Karma allows users to buy gifts … Facebook Acquires Karma, A “Social And Mobile Gifting” Service WebProNews all 43 news articles »

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FB, Day 1: Massive Volume, Meek Gain

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:58:23 +0000

For all the anticipation leading up to Facebook’s initial public offering, opinions about how it performed are decidedly mixed. Clearly, though, the market didn’t think the stock, which started at $38 per unit, was a grand bargain: Facebook ended trading on Friday just a few cents over its opening price. Underwriters reportedly had to step in during the day to support the price. More than 460 million shares of Facebook stock traded on Friday, a record for trading volume.

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