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SLI Systems Helps Cache.com Create Increased Conversions
Cache has seen an 88% increase in the conversion rate among site search users since implementing SLI’s full-service Learning Search solution for its Cache.com website.
Target Agrees to Acquire CHEFS Catalog and Cooking.com
Target announced separate agreements March 14 to acquire CHEFS Catalog and assets of Cooking.com The company said in a press release that the acquisitions are aimed at expanding Target’s ecommerce presence in the cooking and kitchenware market.
Ecommerce in U.S. Could Grow to $370 Billion by 2017
Forrester expects ecommerce in the U.S. to grow to $370 billion by 2017, reflecting an annual growth of 10%. The result of the growth will outpace brick-and-mortar stores, and they will continue to lose wallet share to web retailers.
Webgistix Releases Inventory Placement Products
International leader in ecommerce order fulfillment Webgistix announced this week the unveiling of SmartShip for ecommerce retailers. SmartShip will help make strategic approaches to inventory placement by leveraging Webgistix’s nationwide network of fulfillment centers to offer consumers faster and more economical shipping, according to a press release.
Wealthy Consumers Wary of Surrendering Personal Data Online and In-Store
Sharing personal data about yourself without knowing where it goes can be scary. Affluent consumers are hesitant in surrendering personal information when making purchases online or in-store. The Luxury Institute surveyed U.S. consumers with a minimum household income of $150,000 about their attitudes on privacy and experiences.