Alex Miller, QVC’s VP of eCommerce and eMarketing, will speak about the use of segmented marketing to drive revenue lift on retail websites during Email Marketing and Segmentation Day in Baltimore on Monday, August 9th, 2010, as part of eTail East. Monetate, Inc., Press Release Jul. 27, 2010
QVC E-Commerce Exec Alex Miller to Speak at Baltimore eTail East Conference, August 9th
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Jul 282010
Liberty Media CEO Says “Consumer-Facing” Businesses Can Expect “Long, Hard Slog”
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Jul 102010
Worry not, Greg Maffei, who has held the top spot at Liberty Media since March 2006, prefaced the remark by saying, “It’s not to say that the world is going to fall apart…” I for one feel a lot better already. Maffei made his remarks at the annual Allen & Co. Media summit in Sun Valley, Idaho, where a mood of concern about the economy reportedly prevailed. Associated Press Jul. 9, 2010
HSN Exec Brian Bradley to Speak at 11th Annual eTail 2010 Conference in Baltimore
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Jun 202010
Brian Bradley, EVP HSN.com and Advanced Services for HSN Inc. will give one of the keynote addresses at the 11th Annual eTail 2010 Conference in Baltimore, which will take place August 9th-12th. Bradley will reportedly speak about eCommerce growth through emerging channels. Worldwide Business Research (WBR) Press Release Jun. 18, 2010
Attendees Report on Rise of Silver, Dot-Coms and Registrations at JCK Las Vegas Show
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Jun 102010
Given the surging price of gold, it’s no surprise that silver was the star — both with and without diamonds — at last week’s JCK Las Vegas jewelry show. Buyer registrations were up 20% over last year and one manufacturer’s representative opined that Dot-com buyers (from both established and new retailers) likely accounted for the increase. “They were everywhere.” The mood was largely upbeat with everyone on the hunt for the next “new, hot thing.” The Indian trade outlet Diamond World briefly recaps the colored-gemston AGTA Show, the Antique Show and the Couture Show, in addition to the JCK Jewelry Show, at the source link. Diamond World (India) Jun. 10, 2010
Electronic Retailing Association to Search for Products at InventHelp’s INPEX Invention Trade Show
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Jun 092010
The Electronic Retailing Association (ERA) will conduct a product review on June 18, 2010, at the INPEX® Invention and New Product Exposition, which will be held in the Pittsburgh area. “The product review at INPEX® will function as a search for potential inclusion at the InventHelp®-INPEX® New Product Showcase at the ERA D2C Convention in Las Vegas, September 21-23, 2010.” Continue reading »
Electronic Retailing Association Announces Networking Receptions for Coming Year
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Jun 092010
The Electronic Retailing Association (ERA), which has hosted 20 previous networking receptions around the world, on Tuesday announced seven more for the next 12 months. They will be held:
July 20, 2010 in San Diego, CA
October 11, 2010 in San Francisco, CA
November 3, 2010 in New York, NY
January 25, 2010 in Tampa, FL
March 6, 2010 in Chicago, IL
April 2011 in Hong Kong, and
May 2011 in Toronto, Canada
Source: Electronic Retailing Association Press Release Jun. 8, 2010
Austerity Be Damned, London Jewellery Week Kicks Off with Glitzy Cocktail Party
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Jun 082010
Now in its third year, London Jewellery Week kicked off last night with a party Goldsmiths’ Hall, where some of the UK’s top jewellery designers showed off their latest creations in gold, silver and diamonds. Though they’re facing strong head winds from tough economic times and rising precious metal prices, London jewellery manufacturers hope with this event to replicate the success of London Fashion Week and highlight the city as a center of manufacturing. Reuters (India) Jun. 8, 2010
Mild Optimism Prevails at Shortened JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show
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Jun 082010
Exhibitors report sales gains of roughly five percent and increased consumer confidence in key markets. As for product mix, the basic bridal category, and cost-effective design options with more coloured stones and silver are strong sellers. Diamond World (India) Jun. 7, 2010
Indian Jewelry Manufacturers to be Strong Presence at JCK Las Vegas
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Jun 042010
Hosting the participation of 45 leading manufacturers from India, that country’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) aims to take the JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show by storm, hosting a lavish Indian Pavilion, which it plans to make a center for business and pleasure. According to a somewhat-promotional news story at Commodity Online, India manufactures 70% of world’s diamonds and is also the largest supplier/manufacturer of studded jewelery. CommodityOnline (India) Jun. 4, 2010
ShopNBC’s Carol Steinberg to Speak at Internet Retailer Conference, June 9th
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Jun 012010
Steinberg, who is Senior Vice President, E-Commerce, Marketing & Business Development at ShopNBC, will be joined by Greg Fettes, President & CEO of 24-7 INtouch, a call center outsourcing company. The two executives will discuss their work bringing “live chat” functionality to ShopNBC. TMC News May 28, 2010
