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Two states think better of imposing sales taxes on e-retailers
Threats by retailers to end affiliate marketing relationships in states trying to tax sales generated by affiliates have had an effect. The governors of California and Hawaii have vetoed legislation that would have imposed such taxes in those states.
Internet overseer gets more power to go after shady domain registrars
ICANN, which oversees popular domain names, has added tools to fight unscrupulous domain registrars. E-retailers will benefit if ICANN can put out of business registrars that provide bad service or collaborate with cybersquatters, says one executive.
Groups offer online privacy guidelines, hoping to head off regulation
Four groups released today voluntary guidelines for protecting consumer privacy when marketing to web users based on their web behavior. Consumer advocates say the rules are inadequate, and continue to demand new laws on collection and use of web data.
Furniture maker builds direct sales with rich web content
In a challenging year for furniture sales, made-to-order manufacturer Main Cottage finds the web a strong sales channel after deploying a mix of rich media content to help customers shop for products, chief marketing officer David Petersen says.
Barnes & Noble adds an iPhone app to its m-commerce operation
The bookseller’s m-commerce site has grown rapidly during the last 12 months. As a result, Barnes & Noble has signed on for the next step in mobile retailing—mobile apps that provide iPhone and iPod Touch users access to exclusive web content.
Two out of three Internet users around the world visit social networks
A global survey by comScore shows about two-thirds of the world’s 1.1 billion Internet users visited at least one social networking site in May. Russia topped the list of countries using social networks the most, with the U.S. ranking ninth.
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Better technology drives better content management at Nutrisystem
The switch to a state-of-the-art e-commerce platform from an outdated internal system is helping Nutrisystem develop better web site content. The diets products retailer has reduced from 10 days to one the time needed to create new pages and campaigns.
Skin care company Crabtree & Evelyn files for Chapter 11
Crabtree & Evelyn, a manufacturer and retailer of skin care products, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company says it will continue to sell online at Crabtree-Evelyn.com as well as through wholesale and at retail locations.
When it comes to designing an e-commerce site, it’s all about the content
To create a compelling site that draws shoppers in and lures them to buy, e-retailers should choose their web site content carefully, one expert says.
When serving up pages to search engine spiders, keywords are king
In optimizing web pages for search engines, keyword research is job No. 1, says Marissa Colwell of home hardware and appliance e-retailer Improvement Direct.
iPhone users make movie tickets mobile app a smash hit
Online movie ticket-selling giant Fandango’s mobile app for the iPhone has proven very popular, racking up one million downloads in just three months. Fandango’s goal is to be ubiquitous—and it’s succeeding.
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Internet Retailer introduces the most comprehensive data resource on e-retailing:
Top500Guide.com. All data
on America's 500 largest e-retailers—60,000 facts in all—are now in an online database which users can access
anytime from anywhere and instantly generate reports in response to their custom queries. With the Top500Guide.com, subscribers can:
- Compare any group of e-retailers on any key aspect of e-retailing performance.
- Generate reports based on hundreds of queries.
- Access data on more than 1,800 e-retailing professionals.
- Review profiles and operating data on any e-retailer in the Top 500.
- Obtain a free copy of 2009 printed edition of the Top 500 Guide, coming in May.
For details, click here.
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