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11/01/2009 - Optimizing Conversion
A majority of Internet retailers and other online businesses are failing to take advantage of analytics technology, in order to optimize website content to better convert online browsers to buyers, according to a recent study by Omniture Inc |
11/01/2009 - Effective Email Marketing
A staple in any customer retention program is the ability to write emails that strengthen relationships, receive responses and prompt action. |
10/01/2009 - Renegotiating Leases
In the face of continuing economic conditions, powerful national retailers and restaurant corporations are actively and aggressively renegotiating their leases with their landlords. |
10/01/2009 - Fed Extends Loan Program
The Federal Reserve has extended a program intended to spur lending to consumers and small businesses, at lower rates. |
09/01/2009 - No To Health Mandates & VAT
The National Retail Federation has urged Congressional committees working on healthcare reform to reject any form of employer mandate. |
07/01/2009 - Hand Held Protection
PHAZZER.COM introduces The Phazzer, an electronic control self defense device that immobilizes an attacker. |
05/01/2009 - Safe Kiosks and Profits From SECURITY
Securing a kiosk or cart against theft, especially during off hours, is an important consideration that can be addressed with an affordable closed circuit television system. |
05/01/2009 - Postage From Your PC
Take three mechanical engineers from Stanford providing consulting services to the USPS Facilities department, expand their contributions to other areas, including mail operations... |
04/01/2009 - Store Pickup Gains
Web shoppers and retailers alike are increasingly favoring in-store pickups, according to a recent study by Forrester Research Inc. |
04/01/2009 - Stimulus Bill Falls Short
The government's economic stimulus plan doesn't include many provisions that directly benefit small businesses, according to economists. |
03/01/2009 - Small Sizes Equal Big Profits
The definition of Minimus is: a) a company that has increased in size very quickly and efficiently, b) an item of the smallest size, c) a large selection of individually sized items, d) all of the above. |
03/01/2009 - Decreasing Cart Abandonment
Moving customers through the checkout process effectively is a critical element toward closing any sale online. |
02/01/2009 - Payroll Tax Holiday
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has called on Congress to pass a six month payroll tax holiday as part of any economic stimulus package. |
02/01/2009 - Hackers Attack Retail Sites
Hacker attacks against retail sites soared in the last half of 2008, rising by 161 percent during the July to November period. |
02/01/2009 - GPS Tracking from Valor System
The Valor System is a complete personal safety system that uses the latest in GPS, wireless communication technology and the Internet. |
02/01/2009 - Asias Got the Goods
"Made in China" is a tag that most American consumers are familiar with. Asia has long been a great source of merchandise, ranging from toys to electronics to jewelry, apparel and accessories. |
12/01/2008 - E-Tail Marketplaces
Small and mid-sized online merchants who have not experimented with e-tail marketplaces are leaving money on the table. |
11/01/2008 - Stop Shoplifting & Protect Your Store
Are shoplifters stealing your profits? According to The National Association of Shoplifting Prevention, "More than $13 billion worth of goods are stolen from retailers each year. |
11/01/2008 - Global Supply Chain Safety
The Internet's positive impact on global supply chain management is undeniable. |
10/01/2008 - Congress Eyes Hot Web Goods
A bill submitted in Congress would require operators of web auction sites to identify and review the operations of those suspected of selling high volumes of merchandise stolen from retail stores. |
09/01/2008 - Web Shoppers Cut Store Buys
An increasing number of online buyers have reported that their web purchases have reduced their buying of similar items in retail stores, according to the 2008 Digital Future Project from the Center for the Digital Future. |
09/01/2008 - Ranking Wholesale Marketplaces
In this Internet era, sifting through all the available online marketplaces and search engines to find a wholesale supplier can be extremely time-consuming. |
08/01/2008 - Overstock.com Offers PayPal Later
Overstock.com Inc. is offering a new delayed payment option, PayPal Pay Later. The PayPal Pay Later service gives Overstock.com customers a credit account with flexible financing options, even if a buyer doesn't have a PayPal account. |
08/01/2008 - Online Fraud Rises
More consumers are being victimized by fraudulent use of their credit and debit cards to make online purchases, according to research firm Javelin Strategy & Research. |
08/01/2008 - Gaining Customer Confidence For More Sales
The Internet can provide store owners with a wider channel of distribution for their products. |
07/01/2008 - FTC Proposals Hit Resistance
The volume of information Internet companies gather about consumers has long raised concerns over privacy. |
06/01/2008 - Payment System for Retailers
Authorize.Net has launched a new online payment service designed for specialty merchants that typically sell one item per order. |
05/01/2008 - Veteran Web Buyers VS. Rookies
Nearly three quarters of U.S. consumers say they have shopped online, according to Forrester Research |
05/01/2008 - Cool Feet Are Hot Items
The 13th century Persian poet, Rumi, wrote, "Let what you love be what you do," and Cindy Schultz, owner of www.MyCoolFeet.net is a perfect example of that. |
04/01/2008 - Web Cash Payment Sparks Sales
As lending standards tighten and credit card interest mounts, several online retailers are reacting by offering interest free, cash payment checkout options for shoppers. |
04/01/2008 - Salco Launches Ezwholesaler.com
Expansion of product categories and rapid growth has prompted Salco Distributors to launch the ezwholesaler.com website. |
04/01/2008 - Rebates Reward Retailers
Businesses will be directly helped by the new economic stimulus legislation passed by Congress. But small businesses in general, and retailers in particular, may get the biggest lift from consumers spending their tax rebates. |
04/01/2008 - Combating SECURITY Fraud
What can be more frustrating then selling your products to a credit card thief? The lawful owner of the card will likely eventually get reimbursed, but you will be left without your product and with a negative tally on your ledger. |
02/01/2008 - Bolster Global eCommerce
Global eCommerce has incredible possibilities when it comes to sales. Buyers are able to find the best prices, and sellers can connect with the greatest number of customers. |
01/01/2008 - Retail Crime and eFencing
The House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee on crime, terrorism and homeland SECURITY recently held a hearing, in preparation for new legislation aimed at cracking down on organized retail crime. |
12/01/2007 - Sweet Smell Of Scent Success
Fragrances and scented products have a way of selling themselves, and there are scores of merchandise resellers cashing in on that very idea. |
12/01/2007 - Store Display Merchandising
Have you ever wondered what happens to store fixtures that are removed from stores such as Macy's, CVS, Rite Aid or Burlington Coat Factory when they close or remodel? |
12/01/2007 - Running Out of Addresses
IP addresses are going fast and are in danger of being all used up in 2010, according to researchers at the University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute. |
12/01/2007 - PCI Compliance Update
There are few things more important for ecommerce sites than being PCI DSS compliant. |
12/01/2007 - Abandonment Solutions
Working hard attracting visitors, motivating them to add items to their cart, while later having them abandon the ordering process without buying is despairing. |
11/01/2007 - TJX Settles Suits
The TJX Companies, Inc. has entered into a settlement agreement on customer class action suits relating to claims that arose from intrusions into its computer system that breached customers' privacy. |
11/01/2007 - Immigration Rule Challenge
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has weighed in on the side of groups that are challenging a regulation regarding what an employer should do when notified that an employee's Social SECURITY number doesn't match government records. |
10/01/2007 - Retailers Facing Fines
Retailers who do not protect their customers' credit card data could face fines. |
10/01/2007 - Fraud Tops Retail Worries
Managing fraud is U.S. online merchants' biggest concern about accepting global payments, according to a recent study by CyberSource Corp. |
09/01/2007 - Travel SECURITY Case
SECURE-IT INC. introduces Travel Safe, a SECURITY case designed to help business people and other travelers protect valuables and important documents when they're on the road. |
09/01/2007 - Stun Gun Knuckles
PS PRODUCTS, DBA Personal SECURITY Products, offers Zap Blast Knuckles, the next generation stun gun. |
09/01/2007 - Shrink Is Big
Retailers' loss to theft is higher than many realize. Just ten percent of major retailers believed their level of shrink was high in comparison to their competitors, according to one recent study. |
09/01/2007 - Protecting SS Numbers
Be as careful with employees' confidential information as you are with your own. |
09/01/2007 - Online SECURITY Gap
There is a wide gap between the standards for credit card SECURITY and SECURITY measures actually in place among web retailers. |
09/01/2007 - Crime Savvy Retailers
Retail losses from theft and fraud have reached an all time high. |
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