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  • September 2008
    • Palin-phernalia Floods Web

      Palin-phernalia Floods Web

      (Newser) - In less than a month, Sarah Palin has gone from virtual unknown to merchandising bonanza—at least online. From action figures, aka dolls, to a piece of toast with a pattern that supposedly resembled the Alaska governor, Palin accounts for a selection of items both broader and weirder than the keepsakes associated with the other three major candidates, Reuters reports. More »

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      Sarah Palin   eBay   Internet sales

  • May 2008
    • Fashionistas Chase Fleeting Bargains Online

      Fashionistas Chase Fleeting Bargains Online

      (Newser) - New online shops are hooking up high-end customers with discount flash sales on luxury goods such as designer bags and shoes. Alerting members via text message, the members-only sites sell items in private sales that often begin immediately and can last just hours. The created frenzy works: Customers of one site buy on average within just 45 seconds of logging on, reports the Wall Street Journal . More »

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      luxury goods   fashion designer   online shopping   Internet sales

  • April 2008
    • Book Publisher Takes Stab at New Model

      Book Publisher Takes Stab at New Model

      (Newser) - HarperCollins has decided to rock the book-publishing boat, the Wall Street Journal reports. It’s launching a new imprint that won’t allow retailers to return unsold books—a potentially risky departure from tradition—and will offer little or no advance payments to authors. The imprint will focus on online sales and likely refuse to pay for prime bookstore real estate. More »

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      book   retail sales   publishing   online retailers   HarperCollins   Borders   Internet sales

  • March 2008
    • Facebook to Users: Sell Stuff, Get Paid

      Facebook to Users: Sell Stuff, Get Paid

      (Newser) - Facebook has rolled out a new service that encourages users to recommend products to their friends and make a little money in the process, AP reports. Called Market Lodge, the program allows users to set up personal stores on their Facebook pages and hawk a variety of products from a chosen list. Merchants handle any sales, but users make a 10% commission on each. More »

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      Facebook   social networking   online advertising   Beacon   Internet sales

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