Report: Consumers not yet prepared to purchase via socnets
News | www.bizreport.com | 3 hours 23 minutes ago
The latest Consumer eTail report from GSI Commerce found that, while British consumers expect to spend more online during the holiday season, very few said they would be likely to purchase via social networks.
http://www.bizreport.com/2009/11/report_consumers_not_yet_prepared_to_purchase_via_socnets.html
Retailers look to stretch out Cyber Monday push
News | hosted.ap.org | 4 hours 53 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) -- Retailers are thinking beyond Cyber Monday - a holiday marketing promotion many push for the Monday after Thanksgiving - and trying to spin their discounts into into Cyber Weekends or even Cyber Weeks.
TV retailer QVC joins `Black Friday' frenzy
News | www.examiner.com | 5 hours 26 minutes ago
Television retailer QVC has made aggressive plans to keep shoppers watching - instead of mall-hopping - on Black Friday, an event it has traditionally ignored. The leading network for TV shoppers promises special deals and a healthy dose of new items for sale starting on Thanksgiving night.
http://www.examiner.com/a-2336043~TV_retailer_QVC_joins__Black_Friday__frenzy.html?cid=rss-Business
links for 2009-11-23
News | www.b2bemailmarketing.com | 5 hours 53 minutes ago
Retail Email Guide to Multichannel Engagement: Executive Summary this guide examines the ways that email marketing has been used to support other channels by the top online retailers. It highlights tactics and standout examples of retailers using email to promote social media, mobile, stores,
TV retailer QVC joins `Black Friday' frenzy - The Associated Press
News | www.google.com | 9 hours 10 minutes ago
NEW YORK — Television retailer QVC has made aggressive plans to keep shoppers watching — instead of mall-hopping — on Black Friday, an event it has traditionally ignored.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5geyB5Ihs1Ug2oPDQuuHH6zHvOvwwD9C5CC980
UPS announces average rate increases of 4.9% for 2010
News | www.dmnews.com | 9 hours 38 minutes ago
UPS announced November 20 that its 2010 shipping rates will increase by an average of 4.9% for UPS Ground packages, and will see an average net increase of 4.9% for air express and US origin international shipments. The rates will go into effect January 4, 2010.
Retailers Increase Cyber Monday Promotions
News | www.managesmarter.com | 9 hours 54 minutes ago
Special promotions welcome in Cyber Monday retail sales.<a
http://www.managesmarter.com/msg/content_display/sales/e3ifa29db11b9e56edd51359246fc269e51
Black Friday: Stores Roll Out More Early Deals - ABC News
News | www.abcnews.go.com | 9 hours 57 minutes ago
Amazon.com, Best Buy and Target have joined the growing list of stores announcing Black Friday sales for 2009. Many of the deals are available online now, before the morning of Black Friday, Nov. 27. Other stores continue to roll out previews of their advertisements so shoppers can gear up for
Skip the Crowds: Online Shopping Tips for Black Friday
News | www.networkworld.com | 10 hours 54 minutes ago
You probably already know that many Black Friday bargains are available online too. Rather than brave the elements or risk being trampled at 5 a.m., it's much more pleasant to shop from the comfort of home. Save the Kevlar vest for another day.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/112309-skip-the-crowds-online-shopping.html
2010: A Growth Odyssey?: Annual Franchise Development Report Shows Mixed Results
News | www.franchise-update.com | 10 hours 54 minutes ago
One of the highlights each year at Franchise Update's Leadership & Development Conference is the presentation of the new Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR). The 2010 AFDR gathered responses from 116 of the franchisors who attended this year's conference. Participants represented 38,800
