E-Commerce

Hawaii Deciding How to Tax Online Shopping
April 28, 2011

Hawaii lawmakers are looking for creative ways to tax online shopping, either by requiring internet sellers to hand over customer information to the government or by enrolling in a multistate program in which websites voluntarily collect taxes.

Taking Control of Your Digital Shelf Space, Part 1
April 27, 2011

It’s an undisputed fact that a significant shift is occurring in the modern retail industry, with a substantial amount of consumer spending moving from in-store to online purchases. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, e-commerce sales reached $165.4 billion in 2010. What's more, Forrester Research predicts that figure will reach $279 billion by 2015. When the experts point to growth of more than $100 billion in just five years, those involved in the retail ecosystem need to be prepared to effectively embrace this trend moving forward.

Branding & Engagement at Pitney Bowes: A Q&A with Guilherme Dias
April 27, 2011

Internal Branding is increasingly being relied upon to gain a competitive advantage by organizations hoping to address change management, enhance employee loyalty and engagement, as well as integrate their external brand promise into their corporate culture. Guilherme Dias, Director of Strategic Talent Management at Pitney Bowes Canada.

Wal-Mart Testing Online Grocery Service in California
April 26, 2011

Wal-Mart has begun testing an online grocery delivery service in San Jose, Calif., a company spokesman said. The world's biggest retailer had been rumored to be considering dipping its toe into online grocery delivery for the past few years.

Figure Skating Champ Launches Line of Little Black Dresses
April 25, 2011

National figure skating champion and U.S. Olympian Johnny Weir is gliding into the fashion fray. He’s launching a Little Black Dress collection for spring exclusively on eDressMe.com. The dresses, which will be available April 30, are being unveiled in conjunction with the second annual “Ice Dreams” skating show in Bensenville, Ill., which offers young skaters a chance to perform alongside their Olympic heroes.

Shiseido to Start Internet Mall
April 25, 2011

In an effort to bring in young, new customers, Shiseido — Japan’s leading cosmetics brand — plans to open a new beauty and health internet mall. The website will be called “Beauty Platform” or BPF. The site is expected to launch in April of 2012 for Japanese consumers.

Men’s Grooming Brand Bulldog to Open Facebook Store
April 22, 2011

Bulldog, the men’s natural grooming brand, is planning its biggest marketing push to date to support the launch of its Facebook commerce site. The brand is launching its advertising campaign using the strapline "Man up" in an attempt to promote its natural credentials and attract people to its website and Facebook page.