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Incorporating video in a display ad helps Zappos tell a richer story
July 17, 2008 Static online display ads convey a simple message. Display ads that incorporate Flash animation are designed to catch people’s eyes and communicate more than just a text-oriented message. Including video within a display ad, however, enables retailers to tell a much more extensive story. Zappos.com ...

QVC.com tops the high broadband hit parade in June
July 16, 2008 At 2.95 seconds, QVC.com in June gave shoppers the fastest high broadband access time among big web retailers, says Gomez Inc. For the June performance rankings QVC.com was followed by Dell.com (3.26 seconds), Scholastic.com (3.98 seconds) and OfficeDepot.com (4.07 seconds). Using a dial-up connection ...

Consumers have a passion for pampering, Nielsen Online says
July 11, 2008 Lotions and potions retailers took top seats in both time spent and traffic growth for apparel and beauty shopping sites in June, Nielsen Online reports. Visitors to Mary Kay’s web site last month spent nearly an hour and a half on average, helping the online retailer nab the No. 1 spot for time spent ...

Site consistency stays on course in June
July 9, 2008 Web site consistency retained the status quo among major web retailers in June with 32 merchants achieving a consistency rating of “excellent,” according to Gomez Inc. The top 50 retail web sites had an average site availability rate of 95.58%. In June, 16 retailers received a rating of “good,” one ...

ColdwaterCreek.com posts the most consistent dial-up availability in June
July 2, 2008 Web site availability dropped slightly for big web retailers in June. Web shoppers could access a top 50 retail site with a high broadband connection an average of 98.58% of the time. That availability compares with an average of 95.18% for a low broadband connection and 80.70% for dial-up, says Gomez ...
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Payments processing
July 1, 2008 More changes are coming in online payment processing Most online shoppers still pay with credit cards, but payment alternatives are slowly gaining traction, with more on the way. And just as consumers have more choices about how they pay, online retailers will have another payment-processing option ...
Related Searches: paypal | bill me later | deferred billing | alternative payment systems

Fulfillment
July 1, 2008 Fulfillment Retailers pressed to deliver on increasing fulfillment demands It’s one thing for online shoppers to find the product they want for the price they are willing to pay. Receiving that product in good condition, for a reasonable shipping fee and in a timely fashion is another ballgame. That ...
Related Searches: apparel returns | drop-shipping | zappos sales | ebay

Kiva robots go live at Zappos distribution center
Jun. 27, 2008 A new mobile robotic system, deployed in four months, is supporting footwear retailer Zappos.com’s expansion into new apparel and accessories product lines with robots that automatically bring inventory to warehouse workers for order fulfillment. The robots, from Kiva Systems Inc., are designed to ...

GiftTree.com branches out into social networking
Jun. 25, 2008 Online gifts retailer GiftTree.com has become a shopping destination on Facebook.com’s “What I Want” application, which allows Facebook users to purchase gifts, create shopping lists and register for gifts. In addition, the destination enables users to discuss items and submit product reviews as well ...

Dell and QVC post fastest broadband access in May
Jun. 18, 2008 At 3.30 seconds, Dell.com once more gave shoppers the fastest high broadband access time among big web retailers, says Gomez Inc. For the May performance rankings Dell.com was followed by QVC.com (3.60 seconds), Scholastic.com (3.63 seconds) and ColdwaterCreek.com (4.08 seconds). Using a dial-up connection ...


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