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While e-tail fulfillment problems have been a steady source of dissatisfaction among online consumers, a report released Thursday concludes that they also often dampen efforts by Web merchants to achieve profitability. According to an analysis of e-commerce infrastructure by Jupiter Research, 44 p...

While e-tail fulfillment problems have been a steady source of dissatisfaction among online consumers, a report released Thursday concludes that they also often dampen efforts by Web merchants to achieve profitability. According to an analysis of e-commerce infrastructure by Jupiter Research, 44 p...

While e-tail fulfillment problems have been a steady source of dissatisfaction among online consumers, a report released Thursday concludes that they also often dampen efforts by Web merchants to achieve profitability. According to an analysis of e-commerce infrastructure by Jupiter Research, 44 p...

Online shoppers in the U.S. have already returned about US$1 billion worth of merchandise purchased during the 2000 holiday season, according to a report released Friday by the Yankee Group. The Boston, Massachusetts-based research firm said that many online retailers are experiencing higher ret...

The European Commission (EC) published a plan on Friday aimed at developing e-commerce in the financial services sector. The plan addresses the harmonization of national consumer and investor protection laws and the establishment of a system for alternative dispute resolution, as well as measur...

This weekend is your virtual last chance to use the Web to send chocolates in time for Valentine's Day. Because there's quite a variety of chocolate shops on the Net, the E-Commerce Times has taken a bite out of the issue for you, testing both the sites and the sweets. Romantic consumers and e-...

A dramatic increase in the amount of corporate travel bookings made through custom Web-based systems is expected to cut deeply into the sales made by traditional travel agencies -- unless those agencies develop new services to remain competitive -- according to a report a report released Wedne...