Online sales increase 15% for The Buckle in Q1
E-commerce accounted for 7.5% of overall sales in the quarter.
A customer service badge helps boost BabyAge.com’s conversion rate
The retailer tested the site with and without the badge to prove its worth.
E-commerce jumps 15.4% in Q1
First quarter figures from the U.S. Commerce Department show that online shoppers spent more than $50 billion—the first time that online sales have been so high outside of holiday shopping seasons. Internet Retailer calculates that e-commerce accounted for 7.3% of all U.S. retail sales in Q1.
Web sales fall 28% for J.C. Penney in Q1
The retail chain posts a $163 million loss for the quarter.
The Golf Warehouse appoints a CEO
Jonathan Bernstein takes over for Brad Wolansky at the Redcats brand.
Canadian retailer Golf Town plans to buy Golfsmith
Golfsmith, a Top 500 retailer, says revenue declined 11% in Q1.
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NetSuite moves upmarket with new e-commerce software
The new version gives e-retailers more flexibility in web site design.
One Click Ventures plans to add 110 employees by 2015
The web-only retailer also moves into a larger building.
Dazadi.com redesigns in a flash
An aggressive deadline helped the e-retailer focus on essentials, an IRCE speaker says.
Modell's takes back control of its e-commerce site
The sporting goods retailer launches a new site after its contract with GSI ends.
Bon-Ton’s vice president for merchandising to retire next year
The chain also hires a Neiman Marcus executive for marketing and e-commerce.
Poland leads European e-commerce growth
Analysts project a 24% hike in online sales in 2012 in a growing economy.
European e-commerce will grow 12% annually through 2016
The fastest growth will be in southern Europe, where e-retail lags, Forrester says.
Total sales grow 36% for Yoox in 2011
Sales for North America grew 42%.
A Swedish e-retailer swoops into Europe and aims for the world
Consumers in 27 European countries can now buy from Nelly.com.
Japan’s Rakuten to buy U.K.-based online retailer Play.com
The acquisition marks the latest global e-commerce investment for the owner of Buy.com
Zooplus unleashes a strong second quarter
The Munich-based online pet supplies retailer grew Q2 sales by almost 28%.
Barry Feld, CEO, Cost Plus Inc.