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Kobo enters the digital publishing arena

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October 31, 2011
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  • EBay debuts "shoppable" windows to boost mobile sales
    EBay has created window displays along New York City's Park Avenue that feature a curated selection of goods available on the site, but the online retailer isn't opening brick-and-mortar stores. Instead, the windows come with QR codes that let mobile users shop on the spot if they see an item that strikes their fancy. FastCompany.com (10/28) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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  • Study: Men use social shopping more often than women
    Men are more likely than women to use social channels to research and compare products, read reviews, seek out product availability and search for local stores, according to a study by ROI Research. The study also found that women are more likely to use the same sites to find coupons and discounts, and 59% of all active social shoppers are likely to log onto Facebook after they buy to share their experiences. Multichannel Merchant (10/30) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • Flash-sale sites don't always boast the best deals
    Flash sale sites such as Rue La La, Gilt Groupe and HauteLook boast big savings on designer fashions and accessories, but often better deals can be found on other e-commerce sites. "The A-list designer merchandise may be harder to come by, [yet] most people assume they're just getting the best deal on these flash sale sites," said Forrester Research analyst Sucharita Mulpuru. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/28) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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  • Casual Male to create one-stop online shop
    Casual Male Retail Group is launching a sixth e-commerce site to combine products from its five brands into a one-stop shop, dubbed DestinationXL.com. The company operates 450 brick-and-mortar stores across its brands, including 10 DestinationXL stores, which also combine products from its other brands. InternetRetailer.com (10/28) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • Kobo enters the digital publishing arena
    E-reader maker Kobo will begin publishing digital books under a new imprint as it ramps up efforts to compete against Amazon, which launched its publishing division two years ago. Earlier this month, Kobo announced plans to release a low-priced tablet to rival Amazon's upcoming Kindle Fire. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (10/28) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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  • Have flash sales killed the business lunch?
    A growing number of consumers actually plan their days around flash sales, poised online at noon for can't-miss discounts. Paul Hurley, founder and CEO of Ideeli.com, discusses this new flash sale addiction at the NRF 101st Annual Convention & EXPO in January. Hurley's presentation is one of more than 120 sessions offered during the four4-day event. Learn more. LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
 
  • Last call: Sign up now for dinners in Philly, Toronto
    If you'd like to enjoy a free meal with your retail peers, Shop.org is hosting two November networking dinners with stops in Philadelphia and Toronto. These free, retailer-only events offer executives a chance to network and discuss digital retail topics in a casual and relaxed environment. Register or learn more. LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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