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- 10 top online retail stories of 2010
It's been a busy year for e-commerce, which reversed its recession performance with double-digit growth in May, a trend that continued for the rest of the year. Other top online retail stories this year included Amazon's $545 million acquisition of Diapers.com parent Quidsi and eBay's $75 million purchase of Milo.com. Vator.tv (12/28)        | New 2010 Enterprise VoIP Buyer's Guide
This updated Buyer's Guide from Focus will help you fully understand both your business phone system needs as well as the purchase process. Compare features and read advice from other buyers.
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 - International e-commerce expected to grow in 2011
Increased options for international shipping and leveraging infrastructure at home to boost sales abroad will help boost online retail worldwide next year, according to a Forrester report. China and Brazil top the list of markets likely to grow the most. PSFK.com (12/27)  | No Thyme Productions sees 360% increase in online sales
"The visibility No Thyme Productions has gained through the use of Amazon is unparalleled, due to Amazon's high-traffic site." Nancy Mencke, Owner, No Thyme Productions
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  | Supercharging the Online Channel
Getting to the right shoppers and then converting them to buyers in your online store is every retailer's key objective. Short purchase windows, impatient buyers, and new mandates around security are creating unprecedented demands on commerce sites. Learn how to attract customers to your site, optimize their online shopping experience and drive more transactions. Watch the webinar NOW! |
 - Kindle passes "Harry Potter" book as Amazon's best-selling item
Amazon.com said the latest version of its Kindle e-reader is its best-selling item ever, surpassing the seventh and final volume of the "Harry Potter" series. The company also revealed a few other tidbits, including that Sunday was the most popular mobile-shopping day for iPad, iPhone and Android users, while BlackBerry owners preferred to shop on Fridays during the holiday season. InternetRetailer.com (12/27) - Google downplays reports on Google TV delay
A spokeswoman for Google dismissed as rumor and speculation recent media reports that the company has asked Logitech to stop production of a companion device to the new Google TV platform. Instead, Google's Gina Weakley said, the search-engine giant's goal "is to collaborate with a broad community of consumer electronics manufacturers to help drive the next-generation TV-watching experience, and we look forward to working with other partners to bring more devices to market in the coming years." United Press International (12/27)  | Join OPEN Forum authors Guy Kawasaki, Chris Brogan, Scott Belsky, and Ramon Ray as they share their expertise on innovation, technology, and more at CES 2011. See openforum.com/ces for speaker schedule - and updates from the show. |
| Interactive Advertising |  | | | - Carl's Jr., Hardee's promise "Awesome" rewards for check-ins
Happy Star Rewards is the name of a new location-driven mobile application from quickservice chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's for repeat customers. The app allow users to spin "The Wheel of Awesome" on their first check-in, and. on every fourth visit, to qualify for free or discounted food, as well as gift cards and rewards from partner businesses. ClickZ (12/27)  | Target Your Message — Advertise Here
Direct your message straight to key decision-makers in the digital retail commerce industry. With over 32,000 subscribers and valuable ad performance feedback, Shop.org SmartBrief is the smart place to advertise. Click here to download media kit. | | Shop.org Spotlight | | | | - American Eagle, 1-800-Flowers.com execs talk social monetization
You are tweeting, you have a Facebook page, you have built a community -- now what? The need to measure how social media connects to commerce is going to accelerate in 2011. Are you prepared? Join executives from American Eagle Outfitters and 1-800-Flowers.com for a Shop.org webinar on Jan. 26 as they discuss hot social monetization trends for 2011, including social commerce, virtual goods and currency, and group buying. Register or learn more. - When retailers will report monthly sales in 2011
NRF's 4-5-4 calendar serves as a voluntary guide for the retail industry and ensures sales comparability between years by dividing the year into months based on a 4 weeks/5 weeks/4 weeks format. The 4-5-4 calendar also establishes sales release dates, which have historically been on the first Thursday following the month's end. NRF has released calendars for 2010, 2011 and 2012. View the calendars.
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