http://www.dmnews.com/online-retailer/topic/6943/ Articles tagged with Online Retailer from Direct Marketing News Direct Marketing News web@haymarketmedia.com no The NRF voices support for the Marketplace Fairness Act, noting it will create a level playing field. http://www.dmnews.com/new-bill-would-require-e-coms-to-charge-state-taxes/article/280457/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:15:50 GMT The NRF voices support for the Marketplace Fairness Act, noting it will create a level playing field. Direct Marketing News The DMA, ACMA, ERA, and NetChoice have banded together to form the True Simplication of Taxation (TruST) Coalition. http://www.dmnews.com/coalition-forms-to-support-online-merchants-in-tax-battle/article/251415/ Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:22:48 GMT The DMA, ACMA, ERA, and NetChoice have banded together to form the True Simplication of Taxation (TruST) Coalition. Direct Marketing News When e-commerce titan Amazon sneezes, retailers get a cold — that much is clear. http://www.dmnews.com/is-amazon-an-ally-of-the-retail-industry/article/239783/ Fri, 04 May 2012 19:07:52 GMT When e-commerce titan Amazon sneezes, retailers get a cold — that much is clear. Direct Marketing News Party supply company PartyPail.com radically reduced its phone bill and created better customer engagement by calling on VoIP service provider Vocalocity. http://www.dmnews.com/e-commerce-site-enters-the-cloud-reduced-call-center-costs-dramatically/article/233752/ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Party supply company PartyPail.com radically reduced its phone bill and created better customer engagement by calling on VoIP service provider Vocalocity. Direct Marketing News Home improvement retailer Lowe's acquired online retailer ATG Stores, the company said on Dec. 29. Lowe's spokesperson Karen Cobb said the acquisition closed yesterday afternoon but declined to disclose terms. http://www.dmnews.com/lowes-buys-online-retailer-atg-stores/article/221172/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:42:02 GMT Home improvement retailer Lowe's acquired online retailer ATG Stores, the company said on Dec. 29. Lowe's spokesperson Karen Cobb said the acquisition closed yesterday afternoon but declined to disclose terms. Direct Marketing News Staples, Inc. launched a new e-commerce site for its b-to-b division, Staples Advantage, said Laura Brooks, VP of b-to-b e-commerce at Staples. The new site is designed to feature faster and easier search navigation, alternative product recommendations and enhanced site customization, among other changes. http://www.dmnews.com/staples-revamps-b-to-b-e-commerce-site-reports-net-sales-increase/article/216825/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT Staples, Inc. launched a new e-commerce site for its b-to-b division, Staples Advantage, said Laura Brooks, VP of b-to-b e-commerce at Staples. The new site is designed to feature faster and easier search navigation, alternative product recommendations and enhanced site customization, among other changes. Direct Marketing News Senators Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and seven other senators introduced a bill Nov. 9 that would restore each state's sovereign right to enforce state and local sales and use tax laws. The "Marketplace Fairness Act" would also exempt online retailers with less than $500,000 in annual revenue from collecting and remitting sales or use tax. http://www.dmnews.com/amazon-supports-ebay-opposes-new-internet-sales-tax-bill/article/216383/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:10:37 GMT Senators Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and seven other senators introduced a bill Nov. 9 that would restore each state's sovereign right to enforce state and local sales and use tax laws. The "Marketplace Fairness Act" would also exempt online retailers with less than $500,000 in annual revenue from collecting and remitting sales or use tax. Direct Marketing News Netflix loses 800,000 customers and changes its cocky tone. http://www.dmnews.com/customer-relationship-mangling-a-netflix-case-study/article/215246/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:18:09 GMT Netflix loses 800,000 customers and changes its cocky tone. Direct Marketing News Shoppers will spend less money on holiday gifts and seasonal merchandise this year, according to the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 2011 "Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey." Shoppers will spend an average of $704.18 this holiday season, a $14 decrease compared with last year, according to the survey. http://www.dmnews.com/holiday-shoppers-to-spend-less-on-gifts-more-on-themselves-nrf/article/214680/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Shoppers will spend less money on holiday gifts and seasonal merchandise this year, according to the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 2011 "Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey." Shoppers will spend an average of $704.18 this holiday season, a $14 decrease compared with last year, according to the survey. Direct Marketing News Amazon.com will launch a revamped e-commerce site this fall. The upgraded site will feature enhanced product search and tablet navigation, according to numerous media reports. http://www.dmnews.com/amazoncom-planning-e-commerce-site-relaunch/article/211310/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:09:14 GMT Amazon.com will launch a revamped e-commerce site this fall. The upgraded site will feature enhanced product search and tablet navigation, according to numerous media reports. Direct Marketing News