overstockart.com Releases New Ecommerce Site
overstockArt.com has launched an ecommerce website that has replaced its 12 year-old flagship online store. See what updates were made to the new site.
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How Retailers Can Turn Online Fraud Prevention Efforts into Cash
The seemingly incessant tsunami of data breaches, cyberattacks, identity theft, and all things cyber threat, has necessarily ratcheted up the cost of prevention. Here is how you can keep fraud away from your business.
Amazon Creating More Than 100,000 Seasonal Jobs
Amazon said it is creating 100,000 seasonal positions across its U.S. network this holiday season to meet increased demand, up from 80,000 hired in 2014.
Week in Review: And the Rate Increases are Rolling In
The major package carriers’ general rate increases for 2016 are rolling in… just in time for the holidays! Here’s a look at what the carriers are doing, plus the news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world last week…
Quit While You’re ahead: Why EMV Will Never Take Off in the US
Retailers as a whole missed the recent industry-imposed deadline for enabling secure chip-enabled card transactions, known as EMV.
How Retailers Are Improving the Mobile Shopping Experience
In the last few weeks I have come across several headlines where a retailer is either doing one of two things – launching a mobile app or redesigning their mobile site or app. See which retailers are aiming to make the mobile shopping experience a better one.
Why Mobile Commerce Went from Slow Progression to Fast Domination
Thanks to bigger screens and better user experiences, Bill Siwicki, the Vice President of Mobile Strategy and Research at GPShopper and an adjunct professor at Depaul University Kellstadt Marketing Center, thinks mobile commerce sales could reach 30% of all holiday ecommerce sales in 2015. Watch Multichannel Merchant’s video interview at Shop.org with Siwicki for his thoughts on geo-targeted marketing, apps, beacons, and more.
Newegg Announces Redesign of Mobile Shopping Experience
The redesign includes a new mobile site optimized for viewing on mobile devices, and universal apps for Android and iOS devices. See what other features Newegg has planned.
Exclusive Personalized Content Key Feature of New Alex and Ani App
For accessories brand Alex and Ani, exclusive personalized content was the way to go when it recently launched its mobile app. See what other features are being offered in the app.
Week In Review: It’s a Free for All for Jet.com
Jet.com has made a few splashes since the members-only marketplace officially launched 11 weeks ago. And word came this week that Jet.com eliminated its $50 membership fee. Here’s a look at Jet.com founder Marc Lore’s bold move, and the rest of the news that shaped the industry this week.