E-Commerce growth threatened by technology barriers, new study finds

Progress made in creating cross-channel experiences will run afoul of the disparate information systems used to cobble together cross-channel shopping, threatening even the meteoric growth of the online channel.

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Tesco shelves plan to sell clothes online – report

The decision came two days after it emerged that Tesco has called a three-month stay to the roll-out of its Fresh & Easy chain in the United States after opening nearly 60 stores since November.

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Hitting the Web before High Street

More UK consumers are researching products and prices online before making an in-store purchase, according to a survey of ipoints loyalty program members. Nearly two million UK consumers use ipoints.

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Google Shopping Jump Starts Small Business E-commerce Retailers

Google has built the equivalent of an on-line product catalog that is tied in with its popular search site. On-line retailers can post products to the Google catalogue, and even sell directly through the service via Google Check-out.

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US Study: Customer Satisfaction With E-Tail Outpacing Brick-and-Mortar

Online retailers are delivering the goods and better customer service than traditional stores, according to a University of Michigan study expected to be released Tuesday.

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Three Record Companies Team Up With MySpace for Music Web Site

MySpace said that as part of the deal it would turn its popular MySpace Music site into a joint venture, bringing in Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group as minority owners.

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Wealthy Americans Flocking to the Web for Luxury Shopping

Advice from friends or family carries considerable weight in shaping spending decisions, but many wealthy consumers are turning to the Web for much of their education on potential high-end purchases,

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Amazon delivers bleak retail forecast

Amazon.com, the world’s leading online retailer, on Wednesday lowered its full-year sales forecast in its earnings report, sending shares falling 12.5 percent in after-hours trading.

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