Want Group Discounts? Facebook's Got 'Em
[March 15, 2011] Facebook plans to add a group discount service aimed at local business to bolster its online selling efforts.
eBay Sees Payments Booming as Ecommerce Goes Mainstream
[February 11, 2011] Declaring that the lines between online and traditional retail have inexorably blurred, CEO John Donahoe looks to new platforms and devices while payments business soars.
Online Retail Sales Set New Record in Q4, Topping $43 Billion
[February 4, 2011] Web retailers made hay this holiday season, posting the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth, driven in part by strong sales in computer software and other segments.
3 Ecommerce Trends to Watch in 2011
[January 26, 2011] We define and discuss the technology behind three top ecommerce software and marketing trends for 2011: analytics, social media integration and ecommerce remarketing.
Final Free-Shipping Week Sets Ecommerce Record
[December 20, 2010] With computer hardware posting the sharpest increase among segments, online retailers enjoy four days last week when sales topped $900 million, making it the heaviest week on record.
Rockefeller Ecommerce Scam Bill Heads to President's Desk
[December 16, 2010] Measure to crack down on so-called "post-transaction" marketers that enrolled unsuspecting shoppers in fee-based clubs, bilking consumers out of more than $1 billion, is poised to become law.
Ecommerce Poised for Strong Finish to Holiday Season
[December 15, 2010] Latest comScore figures show sustained spending likely to hold strong through holiday season, with two-thirds of consumers saying they still haven't finished their shopping, while overall sales are up double digits over last year.
Black Friday Ecommerce Starts Strong as Cyber Monday Looms
[November 29, 2010] Brisk sales over the Thanksgiving holiday continue strong start to the season, come amid strong interest in deals and sturdy site performances, various sources indicate.
Holiday Ecommerce Projected for 11% Jump
[November 29, 2010] Online metrics firm comScore reports a strong start to holiday season for Internet retailers, raising its forecast for November and December as merchants push aggressive promotions.
IDC Says Smartphone Shoppers Ready for Holiday Blitz
[November 23, 2010] New survey finds that more than 28 percent of all holiday purchases will be made from a mobile device, empowering consumers and creating new challenges, opportunities for retailers.
Search Changes Drive the Way Results Are Counted
[November 22, 2010] The latest changes in the major search engines are impacting how firms that analyze search behavior count what is or isn't a legit search.
Amazon Q3 Profits, Revenue Beat the Street
[October 21, 2010] Ecommerce heavyweight Amazon reports third-quarter profits up 16 percent and revenues up 39 percent as it heads into the make-or-break holiday shopping season.
EBay Q3 Profits Spike, Revenue Holds Steady
[October 20, 2010] Ecommerce giant eBay continues forward momentum thanks to its payment services division, particularly PayPal, while overall revenues remain flat.
Yahoo Search Ad Service Begins Migration to Microsoft
[October 8, 2010] After some last-minute testing over the weekend, Microsoft and Yahoo plan to begin the migration of search ad serving from Yahoo's technology to Microsoft's adCenter.
Ad Groups to Rally Against Federal Privacy Rules
[October 1, 2010] With the launch of a major new self-regulatory framework, advertising groups will be out to prove they're working in good faith to protect consumers' privacy on the Web.
Google Extends Search Prowess in an 'Instant'
[September 9, 2010] New technology speeds Google searches to the point where results appear before you've even finished typing your question.
Online Ads, Privacy Remain in FTC Crosshairs
[September 8, 2010] As it moves toward a major report outlining recommendations for online privacy, a do-not-track list is still on the minds of some at the Federal Trade Commission.
