One of online retailing's big advantages could be dealt a serious blow in the future. On Friday, the Senate passed a nonbinding amendment which would allow states to collect sales tax from out-of-state online retailers. The amendment was part of … Continue reading
Consumers in the United States spent a record $42.3 billion online during the past holiday season according to data released by comScore. This was a 14 percent increase in online sales from 2011 when consumers spent $37.2 billion. Holiday shopping … Continue reading
An estimated 129.2 million shoppers say they will head to retailers' websites today, up from 122.8 million who shopped last year, according to a Shop.org survey. This follows record levels of online spending over the Black Friday weekend. Special promotions will … Continue reading