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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)       | Consumer Insights Your Brand Needs to Know: Latest Trends in Behavioral Advertising
Learn what brand managers, advertisers, as well as networks, agencies, and publishers need to know about consumer survey insights into behavioral ad serving, also known as interest-based advertising. Learn more today! |
 | Online Retail Trends |  |  | | - 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) - 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)  | The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN
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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) - 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)  | Improve Holiday Sales Results with Tools from Akamai!
Now is the perfect time to ensure your website will hold up to the rush of holiday shoppers headed your way. With the challenges facing retailers this holiday shopping season, it's never too soon to focus. Download Akamai's Holiday Toolkit now! |
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| Shop.org Spotlight | | | | - 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.
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