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Gift Shoppers Flocked to the Web

in News on December 23, 2010 at 4:15 pm PT

Web retailers rang up a very merry Christmas this year, with Americans going online to buy electronics, jewelry and even clothing in record amounts this season, according to several new reports. Consumers also hit the virtual stores earlier than ever, lured by an increase in free-shipping offers and a plethora of online deals.

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Blame the Rich for Poor Online Sales

in News on December 31, 2008 at 5:17 am PT

Sales for online retailers during the holiday season appear to have declined slightly from 2007, a calamity in an industry accustomed to growth of 20 percent or more. And it looks as though one group was keeping a tighter grip on its wallets than others: the wealthy.