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Android Users Spend Less On Thanksgiving
December 01, 2014

Users of Apple’s smartphones and tablets have traditionally made more and bigger ecommerce purchases than Android users, and on Thanksgiving day that was more true than ever, according to Cult of Mac. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

International
Amazon Competitor Raises $250M
December 01, 2014

Rocket Internet’s Lazada has raised a whopping €200 million — almost $250 million — that it will use to nail down its position as a dominant force in ecommerce in Southeast Asia, according to VentureBeat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Can Small Business Saturday Make A Mark This Year?
November 29, 2014

Bloomberg’s Businessweek called Small Business Saturday “the loneliest shopping holiday,” but American Express is on a crusade to remind consumers that giving small businesses some attention this holiday season is what spurs job creation and a strong economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Big Spenders Spend Small On Cyber Monday
November 28, 2014

Retailers may be missing out on building a loyal customer base as they focus on prepping for the upcoming Cyber Monday (Dec. 1), research from Coherent Path Inc. shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

140 Million To Shop Today
November 28, 2014

Ready or not Black Friday is here. Be prepared for high traffic numbers, both on the road and in the e-Commerce space as an estimated 140 million consumers will be shopping in some capacity, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Macy’s To Start Cyber Monday Early
November 28, 2014

Macys.com will be previewing their Cyber Monday deals starting Sunday, November 30th and will continue the offers up until December 1st. Macy’s will offer discount on apparel, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, kitchenware, bedding, and more. Macy’s is also sweetening the deal for customers and offering up...

The Marketplace Masters: CEOs Of Alibaba, Amazon and eBay
November 28, 2014

The retail eCommerce space is crowded and it’s a space crowds of companies want to be part of. What does it take to be a master of this marketplace? A few tips, anecdotes and glimpses into the future plans of some of the world’s top...

News
Sears Gives Holiday Sales To Rivals (But Not On Purpose)
November 28, 2014

A decline in market share of the Sears retail chain, which includes both Sears and Kmart stores, is likely to boost the fortunes of competitors like Lowes and Home Depot on the hardware front, and electronics sales at competitors such as Best Buy and Walmart,...

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Ecommerce Hits $17.5 Billion Mark
November 28, 2014

Looks like Christmas came early this year for e-Commerce merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...