Articles about e-commerce – Page 15 of 17

Tred speeds ahead with $1.7M, plans to change car shopping with driveway test drives

One of my favorite pitches at the TechStars Demo Day last November was a tiny company called Tred that had… Read More

E-commerce vet Michael Smith named CEO of Full Circle organic food delivery service

Well, it is not quite an episode of Green Acres. But Michael Smith, the longtime e-commerce and Internet executive who… Read More

Fast-growing Avalara opens new Seattle office at Pier 55

Avalara appears to be cornering the market on office space near the ferry terminals in the Puget Sound region. The… Read More

Free shipping offers boost online holiday spending

Americans continue to spend more of their cash online this holiday season, with comScore reporting that online spending is up… Read More

Nordstrom exec maneuvers online as Amazon.com threat looms

A few months ago, we wrote a story on GeekWire about the growing rivalry between two iconic Seattle brands: Amazon.com… Read More

Zaarly Storefronts debuts in Seattle to help you find local cooks, cleaners and coaches

Golf lessons, chai pumpkin sandwiches and massages — these are just a few of the local services available on Zaarly’s… Read More

Online holiday shopping off to a fast start, jumps 16 percent

Americans are spending more money online this holiday shopping season. For the first 26 days of the November-December 2012 holiday season,… Read More

POLL: How much will you spend online this holiday?

If you’re having trouble finding that perfect gift for family and friends, look no further than the gadget world. From… Read More

Shopping 2020: What will the future of e-commerce look like in eight years?

Imagine, for a second, that it is the year 2004. The latest trends are Bluetooth technology, the revolution of video… Read More

Amazon’s holiday gimmick: Personalized video gift cards

What can you give when a regular old digital gift card isn’t high-tech enough? Amazon offered an answer this morning,… Read More

Amazon starts selling wine online, with direct shipping from wineries

After a series of unsuccessful attempts over the years, Amazon.com made its long-awaited move into the world of online wine… Read More

Amazon unit to unveil new kids sites Bookworm.com and AfterSchool.com Thursday

Quidsi may be known for operating the online retail store Diapers.com. But now the Amazon.com unit is looking to leverage… Read More

Best Buy looks to retain customers, plans to match Amazon on price

Wal-Mart earlier this week threw down the gauntlet on Amazon.com, announcing that it plans to offer same-day delivery in some… Read More

Engagement ring designer Ritani sparkles with $15M, combines clicks with bricks

Ritani has been in the diamond business for more than a decade. But the engagement ring designer is adding a… Read More

Bring out your dead: Startup offers $1M to ‘acqui-hire’ alums of TechStars, Y Combinator and 500 Startups

The hiring crunch for developers in the tech industry is a pain point we hear about nearly every day. Now,… Read More

Live from TechNW: The future of e-commerce

Team GeekWire is settled in here at the third annual TechNW forum at Seattle’s City Hall, where 360 attendees are… Read More

Pay too much for that TV? Decide.com may make up the difference with new guarantee

A new service from Decide.com could guarantee that you never overpay again for that exercise bike, digital camera or lawn… Read More

Amazon to let you buy real stuff inside Kindle Fire apps

At the Kindle launch event last week, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos spoke briefly about an effort to allow consumers to… Read More

Californians hurry up and shop, shop, shop ahead of Amazon.com tax deadline

There’s a bit of an e-commerce gold rush going down in California, where Amazon.com customers are scrambling to squeeze in some… Read More

Point Inside lands $3.2 million to help retailers sell more stuff in brick-and-mortar stores

Point Inside CEO Josh Marti can’t quite keep up with the momentum right now. His Bellevue mobile shopping analytics and… Read More

Tis the season: Sales jump at Blue Nile on engagement ring demand

A lot of folks must have spent the Spring months popping the question. Seattle online jewelry retailer Blue Nile saw… Read More

Consumer Reports for geeks: New ‘Decide Score’ uncovers the best and worst products

Decide.com already tells consumers when they should buy cameras, phones, refrigerators and other gadgets and appliances, analyzing price drops and… Read More

Why Amazon.com gave up the sales tax fight: A new face for the ‘online’ retailer?

An interesting thing started happening last year. Amazon.com, which for months had battled states over the collection of sales tax,… Read More

Tablets surpass smartphones in e-commerce traffic

It was bound to happen. With larger, easier-to-view screens and their sheer portability, tablets have now overtaken smartphones as devices… Read More

Meet the college dropout (and speed freak) running tech for Seattle’s hottest startup

Don’t let the laid-back Pacific Northwest demeanor fool you. Luke Friang is a self-described “speed freak.” Whether bombing down icy… Read More

Study: Walmart stores are 20% cheaper than Amazon

We’ve been closely watching the online retail battle unfold between Amazon.com and Walmart. But there’s one place where Walmart is… Read More

Amazon granted patent on ‘electronic gifting,’ with a twist

Did Amazon.com just patent Christmas? Not quite, but the company has just received a patent on what has become a… Read More

Safeway brings Just for U digital coupons to Seattle and Portland

Safeway shoppers could save a little extra money next time they hit the grocery store if they embrace a new… Read More

Groupon hires ex-Amazon GM to lead Seattle office

Groupon is the latest tech giant to plant a flag in Seattle, opening an office in Seattle’s International District with… Read More

Decide.com unveils daily deal site, promises cash if prices later fall on gadgets

Prior to his appearance on the GeekWire podcast a few weeks ago, Decide.com CEO Mike Fridgen hinted that the Seattle online shopping service… Read More