EBay lowers 'Buy it now' fee

Bryan Yurcan August 20, 2008

EBay will lower the fee for listing an item on its "Buy it now" fixed-price format. The e-commerce company, best known for its auction format, said it wanted to offer additional services to customers who want to purchase items as soon as possible, and also to reduce fees sellers' fees.
 

FTC amends Telemarketing Sales Rule

Mary Elizabeth Hurn August 19, 2008

The Federal Trade Commission today issued its final Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) amendments regarding prerecorded calls. Two TSR amendments were passed - one will ban calls that deliver prerecorded messages unless the consumer has first agreed, with written consent, to receive calls.
 

Casual Male launches big-and-tall social networking site

Chantal Todé August 18, 2008

Multichannel apparel merchant Casual Male Retail Group Inc. has launched BoldXL, a social networking site for young big-and-tall consumers.
 

USOC, Ad Council take on roids

Dianna Dilworth August 18, 2008

The US Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Ad Council are capitalizing on the Olympic spirit by debuting a new three-year public awareness cam­paign that addresses teen steroid use.
 

New mag Culture Shock targets social, edgy crowd

Lauren Bell August 18, 2008

Cult Fiction LLC has readied a Janu­ary launch for Culture Shock, a lifestyle magazine for young men in their 20s and 30s. The title will begin with six issues each year and circulation of 30,000.
 

Scholastic aims at first class

Lauren Bell August 15, 2008

In preparation for the upcoming school year, Scholas­tic has launched a new program aimed at first-year teachers in an effort to target the brand to this coveted demographic.
 

JCPenney launches frequent shopper program

Chantal Todé August 14, 2008

JCPenney has launched the JCP Rewards frequent shopper program, enabling members to earn monthly $10 certificates. The program enables customers to earn reward points and receive special members-only benefits by shopping with JC Penney either in-store, online or by catalog.
 

Macy's to develop customer segmentation models

Chantal Todé August 13, 2008

Macy's Inc. has signed an agreement with consumer insight firm DunnhumbyUSA to analyze Macy's customer sales data, develop customer segmentation models and work with Macy's to apply the learnings to accelerate future sales growth.
 

Micros acquires e-commerce design firm Fry for $31M

Chantal Todé August 12, 2008

IT services provider Micros Systems Inc. has acquired Fry Inc., an e-commerce design, development and managed services provider, for $31.3 million plus the assumption of approximately $18.4 million in debt.
 

Harry & David acquires Cushman Fruit Co.

Chantal Todé August 12, 2008

Multichannel premium fruit and gourmet food marketer Harry & David Holdings Inc. has acquired Cushman Fruit Co. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
 
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