Self-Publishers Stuff Nook, Kindle Comics Stores With Porn
Barnes & Noble and Amazon have to get a grip on their online bookstores, which have been attacked by a rash of surprise porn.
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Online spending hit $50 billion last quarter
Spending at online retail stores jumped 14 percent last quarter, reaching $49.7 billion, the fifth quarter in a row of double-digit growth.
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DIY Online Storefront Solution Shopify Buys Mobile Engineers
Shopify, which powers more than 20,000 online stores, announced Wednesday that it has acquired a mobile studio in Canada called Select Start (S3). More accurately, it has acquired its team of more than 20 mobile engineers and designers.
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IKEA Israel prices up to 150% more than in Europe
"Globes" has compared prices for the same items listed online at IKEA stores in different countries.
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Shopify Acquires Select Start Studios Inc. ("S3") and Expands Into New Headquarters
OTTAWA, CANADA-- - Shopify, the leading ecommerce platform used to create and power online stores, today announced it acquired award-winning Select Start Studios Inc. , also based in Ottawa. This strategic ...
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Consumer Reports Survey: Costco Tops List of Major Retail Chain Stores
More than 26,000 shoppers rate both in-store and online shopping experience
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Coming: Amazon stores in your neighbourhood
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Amazon.com Inc is dipping its toes into the physical world as the largest online retailer offers more products in stores that may benefit from hands-on interaction with shoppers.
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Amazon stores coming to a city near you?
Amazon stores will open in Seattle, according to a new report. Can the online powerhouse pivot to create successful bricks-and-mortar Amazon stores?
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Edible Arrangements Opens 86 New Stores in 2011
WALLINGFORD, Conn., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today it continued its remarkable growth in 2011 with ...
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Apple iPhones, iPads make quick return to German online stores
Hours after pulling products from its online store, Apple got a ban on its products temporarily halted.
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