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- PayNearMe expands service to bill paying and bus tickets
Customers without credit cards who have been using PayNearMe's service to shop online and pay for their purchases at the nearest 7-Eleven, will now be allowed to pay bills, buy bus tickets and transfer money. The service offerings are part of an expanded partnership with 7-Eleven and money-transfer firm Ria. TechCrunch (5/10)        | New Report: The Purchase Path of Online Buyers
Forrester collaborated with GSI Commerce to better understand how retailers can effectively connect with online buyers. Learn why many shoppers still follow "traditional" paths to purchase, as well as 2011 holiday preparation tips.
Click here to download the report. | - Online retailers post 12% increase in Q1 sales
Online retail sales rose 12% in the first quarter compared with the same period last year, as more consumers shifted to buying online and established shoppers increased transactions, according to comScore. Online buyers increased 7%, and transactions per buyer went up 9%. InternetRetailer.com (5/10)  | Turning Online Shopper Uncertainty into a New Source of Sales and Profits. Eliminating consumer uncertainty is a challenge for all online merchants. The question is, how can you address shoppers' concerns and increase sales and profits in the process? Download the buySAFE white paper to learn more NOW! |
 - Are consumers headed for group-coupon overload?
It's impossible to do much of anything online these days without encountering offers from the growing number of group-buying and daily deal sites inspired by the rapid rise of Groupon. The field has grown so crowded that aggregator sites now aim to help narrow the choices by compiling "best of" lists, but recent surveys show relatively few consumers have actually tried daily deals, and some industry watchers say the barrage of offers may eventually turn off even the most dedicated bargain hunters. MSNBC/Today Money (5/10)  | Akamai - The Right Partner with the Right Solution
Are you failing to to satisfy user expectations for an outstanding online shopping experience? Do you need to accelerate your dynamic content? Do you strive to be a retailer that pushes the envelope with site technology and offerings? Learn why the Akamai Dynamic Site Accelerator is the right solution for those issues and more. |
 - Designer debuts crowdsourced collection on eBay
Designer Derek Lam debuted his five-dress collection selected by more than 120,000 eBay users who voted for their favorites after the styles debuted at New York Fashion Week and on eBay in February. It's not unusual for designers to create collections for eBay, but it's the first time brand fans have had a say in what the final lineup would look like. Mashable (5/10)  | Utilize the Zurich Enterprise Risk Management Healthcheck assessment tool to get a better understanding of your current ERM strategy with recommendations for improvement. Sign up for FREE access today! |
| Interactive Advertising |  | | | - CPG brands keep pushing into online video
Eroding TV audiences and growing consumer migration to online sources are leading brands to shift ad dollars from television to online video. Representatives of Zenith Media and Aegis Media at the Streaming Media East conference in New York noted the trend, particularly among consumer packaged goods clients. But they also noted that brands are still avoiding exchange buying, preferring to acquire directly from publishers and networks. ClickZ (5/10) | Shop.org Spotlight | | | | - Free regional dinners in Toronto, Chicago and Philadelphia this month
The networking for Online Marketing Month is far from over - Shop.org will host free multichannel retailer dinners in select cities throughout the rest of the month. Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy a great meal at a local restaurant and network with other e-commerce executives in your area. View dates for upcoming visits in Toronto, Chicago and Philadelphia. Learn more. - Shop.org Annual Summit preview rate ends May 13
The keynotes have been selected and registration is now open for Shop.org's biggest event of the year. At this year's Annual Summit, Sept. 12 to 14 in Boston, executives from Charming Shoppes, Columbia Sportswear and Creative Good will share their expertise on how to succeed in today's ever-changing digital landscape. Register by this Friday to take advantage of the preview rate and save more than $350. Learn more.
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