Publication: InternetRetailer.com

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Mobile commerce hot spots

What do consumers shop for on smartphones and tablets? A new index from comScore shows they order takeout food a lot, and also shop often for books, movies and cosmetics. They more often go to their computers to shop for PCs and software, sporting goods, ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Mobile Commerce, Cosmetics, Computer software, Index

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Gift guides can work well for holiday e-mails

Delta Apparel also tries to make subject lines ‘crisp.’Thad RueterSenior EditorTopics: Bronto, consumer brand manufacturers, customer segmentation, David Workman, Delta Apparel, e-commerce, e-mail, e-mail marketing, e-mail subject lines, holiday shopping, ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Delta Apparel Incorporated, E-Mail Marketing, Electronic Commerce

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Gap Inc

Gap launches in-store pickup of items reserved online

Some Gap and Banana Republic stores in Chicago and San Francisco offer the service.Amy DustoAssociate EditorTopics: apparel sales, Banana Republic, e-commerce, fulfillment and delivery, Gap, in-store pickup, Reserve in Stores, retail chains, Top 500, ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Gap Inc, Banana Republic LLC, Electronic Commerce, Chicago

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Facebook Inc

Facebook makes a pittance from placing ads on other sites

An analyst says such ads could eventually pay off, though.Zak StamborManaging EditorTopics: e-commerce, Facebook ads, Forrester, Google, mobile advertising, nate elliott, social media, web advertising, ZyngaFacebook Inc. generated less than $3 million ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Facebook Inc, Social Network, Google Inc, Social Gaming, Forrester Research Inc

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Systemax Inc

A former TigerDirect.com president faces charges over bribery allegations

Carl Fiorentino took kickbacks from suppliers, the feds say.Thad RueterSenior EditorTopics: Asia, bribery, Carl Fiorentino, computer parts, consumer electronics, Gilbert Fiorentino, legal and regulatory, Loretta E. Lynch, supply chain, Systemax, Taiwan, ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Systemax Inc, Bribery, Allegation, Tiger Direct

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

The Men's Wearhouse Inc

Menâs Wearhouse ousts founder George Zimmer from its board

George Zimmer has long served as the public face of The Men’s Wearhouse Inc., starring in commercials made famous with the line, “You’re going to like the way you look. I guarantee it.”There is even an “Ask George” section of the merchant’s web site, ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 13 hours ago]

Entities: George Zimmer, The Men's Wearhouse Inc

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Shop Direct Group

Southern Europe poses a unique set of challenges for e-retailers

Europe 500 merchants such as Public.gr enable shoppers to pay for orders in person.Research DirectorTopics: Athens University, CDiscount.com, centre for retail research, Europe 500, Europe web sales, GetItNow.gr, Group 3SI, Home Retail Group, Joshua Banfield, ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Electronic Commerce, Greece, Shop Direct Group, Otto (GmbH & Co KG), Home Retail Group Plc

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 1 reports

Analytics for apps can help speed loads and prevent crashes

A new service from Crittercism helps companies monitor app performance.Katie DeatschSenior EditorTopics: Android, API, Application programming interface, Crittercism, Disney, eBay, Fathom Mobile Command Center, Google Inc., Google Instant Buy, Google ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Crittercism Inc, NASCAR, Analytics, Andrew Levy, Google Instant

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Private equity firm acquires retail chain and e-retailer Hot Topic

The deal is valued at $600 millionJon LoveAssociate Editor, ResearchTopics: 2013 Top 500, acquire, acquisition, business finance, Hot Topic, hot topic inc., internet retailer-estimated web sales, Lisa Harper, managing director, merger, private equity ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Hot Topic Inc, Private Equity, Lisa Harper, Acquisition

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Home décor e-retailer Wayfair unveils a shoppable image gallery

Home furnishings and décor retailer Wayfair LLC is putting its products in their place—in actual rooms designed by professional decorators. The retailer debuted on its web site this week a set of 2,500 home interior photos that customers can click to ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Wayfair LLC, Interior Design, Customer Engagement

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Online coupon company RetailMeNot files for an IPO

It plans to raise up to $230 million to spend on technology and acquisitions.Chief Technology EditorTopics: Deals2Buy.com, Europe, IPO, NASDAQ, NewsMakers, online coupons, retailmenot, Vendor financials, VoucherCodes.co.uk, WhaleShark MediaRetailMeNot ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 15 hours ago]

Entities: IPOs, WhaleShark Media Inc, Nasdaq Stock Market Inc, Acquisition

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Hudsonâs Bay reports a 32.8% increase in web sales in Q1

E-commerce sales of C$31.10 million ($30.5 million), an increase of 32.8% from about C$23.42 million ($23.0 million) in the first quarter of 2012.Total sales of C$884.0 million ($867.2 million), up by 4.2% from C$848.2 million ($832.1 million).Comparable-store ... [Published InternetRetailer.com - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Electronic Commerce, Lord & Taylor Ltd, Hudson's

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"The NASCAR app offers several different functionalities—from real-time audio to video on demand,” Corcoran says. “Crittercism allowed NASCAR to see the performance of all the inputs and improve upon the lowest performers.”"

Analytics for apps can help speed loads and prevent crashes [Published InternetRetailer.com - 15 hours ago]

"We are excited to expand our presence in Louisville and bring Gilt.com to life for our loyal local members" says Christopher Halkyard, Gilt.com’s chief supply chain officer

Gilt gets physical [Published InternetRetailer.com - Jun 17 2013]

...Machaalani says the finding suggest that e-commerce operators are working long hours or attending to their sites when not working other jobs. “ "These days, all you need is a few minutes, a credit card and an Internet connection to get a fully operational online store up and running,” he says."

E-retailers burn the midnight oilâand are still working at noon and 3 a.m. [Published InternetRetailer.com - Jun 17 2013]

..."The past quarter has been one of the most important in our company's history," Day said. "While we regret that we had quality issues with our black luon we are proud of the organization's ability to get luon delivered back into our stores within 90 days of having pulled it from our line, all the while keeping our guests happy and engaged with the brand. Now is the right time to bring in a CEO who will drive the next phase of Lululemon's development and growth. I will continue to actively lead the organization while the Board searches for a new CEO, and will work to ensure a smooth transition." Luon is Lululemon's trademarked fabric is uses for its yoga pants

Lululemonâs CEO steps down in the wake of trouser troubles [Published InternetRetailer.com - Jun 11 2013]

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