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November 8, 2010

Amazon.com announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Quidsi, which operates Diapers.com, an...

SEATTLE Amazon.com announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Quidsi, which operates Diapers.com, an online baby care specialty site, and Soap.com, an online site for everyday essentials.

 

Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com, said, “This acquisition brings together two companies who are committed to providing great prices and fast delivery to parents, making one of the chores of being a parent a little easier and less expensive.”

 

 

October 26, 2010

There's talk that nail polish company OPI Products is looking to sell itself for at...

NEW YORK There's talk that nail polish company OPI Products is looking to sell itself for at least $900 million, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

OPI reportedly is in discussions with several parties, including Coty and private-equity firm Bain Capital, according to WSJ, which cited "people familiar with the matter."

Harris Shepard Public Relations, which represents OPI, stated: "The rumors about the sale of OPI have persisted for years. Other than that, [we] have no comment. Thank you."

October 21, 2010

In this lackluster economy, retailers are fortunate that such vendors as consumer products giant Procter...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT In this lackluster economy, retailers are fortunate that such vendors as consumer products giant Procter & Gamble are investing in ideas like the pop-up store in New York to encourage consumers to try new products and loosen the grip on their wallets and buy.

(THE NEWS: P&G unites innovation with value for multipronged campaign. For the full story, click here)

October 18, 2010

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Tuesday released a letter addressed to the...

October 18, 2010

Walgreens has selected Bazaarvoice's social commerce suite to optimize its customers' experience, Bazaarvoice announced Monday....

September 15, 2010

Mobile commerce provider mShopper has launched a self-service platform for retailers that allows them to...

BOULDER, Colo. Mobile commerce provider mShopper has launched a self-service platform for retailers that allows them to design and launch a customized, feature-packed e-store in under one hour, which can be viewed on any smart phone.

The B2B Mobile Commerce Platform from mShopper allows retailers to create their own account and reach mobile shoppers to drive both traffic and sales.

 

Some of the features found on the platform include:

September 13, 2010

The Internal Revenue Service earlier this month issued guidance reflecting statutory changes regarding the use...

WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service earlier this month issued guidance reflecting statutory changes regarding the use of certain tax-favored arrangements, such as flexible spending arrangements, to pay for over-the-counter medicines and drugs.

September 12, 2010

Hispanic shoppers exhibit a greater shift in shopping behaviors by season in comparison with general...

DENVER Hispanic shoppers exhibit a greater shift in shopping behaviors by season in comparison with general market shoppers, according to a shopper experience study in progress in September by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research, the companies announced.

August 22, 2010

More consumers are turning to low-cost retailers, discounts and store brands during the back-to-school shopping...

August 16, 2010

For most food, drug and mass merchandise retailers, back-to-school season means doing brisk business in...

July 22, 2010

As consumers seek an enhanced shopping experience with digital applications and various mobile technologies, nearly...

July 21, 2010

To kick off its annual retail pharmacy trade show, Cardinal Health launched Order Express, a...

July 21, 2010

The Food Marketing Institute on Wednesday hailed the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform...

July 20, 2010

Despite the signing of a financial-reform legislation that will curb the credit and debit card...

July 18, 2010

When it comes to the front-end offerings at drug and mass-market retailers, there is perhaps...

July 5, 2010

PriceGrabber has launched a mobile application that offers consumers a "comprehensive shopping experience."...

June 30, 2010

Retail industry groups on Wednesday praised the House of Representatives for passing the Conference Report...

June 30, 2010

This represents a significant victory for retailers from all sectors, if for nothing else than...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT This represents a significant victory for retailers from all sectors, if for nothing else than it provides a little overhead cost stability in what continues to be a volatile economy.

(THE NEWS: Swipe fee fix draws praise from industry groups. For the full story, click here)

June 27, 2010

Financial-reform legislation that seeks to regulate and curb interchange swipe fees that cause unforeseen expenses...

June 17, 2010

Concerned over what they call “exorbitant transaction fees and anticompetitive practices” by credit card companies,...

June 14, 2010

Drug stores will experience an increase in dollar sales but will suffer share losses by...

June 14, 2010

Consumers likely will take their business elsewhere if they notice a reduced product selection at...

June 2, 2010

Lil’ Drug Store Products on Wednesday named a new leadership team, promoting three retailing professionals...

May 25, 2010

The Government Accountability Office on Wednesday presented to a congressional panel the results of a...

May 19, 2010

A new online shopping site will offer household, beauty and grooming products from one of...