With highlights ranging from the London Olympics to the presidential election, 2012 will truly be a year to remember. But as is true with every changing of the annual guard, the collective world looks forward to what’s to come. The e-commerce community alone is anxiously awaiting new developments in 2013.   Over the past 12 months, e-commerce businesses have grown by leaps and bounds thanks to a surge in online retail spending. E-tailers continued to adapt to consumer shopping habits, and...

As any e-tailer knows, getting all your eggs into one basket is an ongoing task. And it’s one that requires a mighty big basket. From social media initiatives to website overhauls, there’s always something that has to be added to the ever-growing to-do list.   Finding new sales outlets isn’t necessarily something new on the list, but it does require a bulk of an e-tailer’s time. For starters, there are a whole host of third-party marketplaces worth considering. Amazon and eBay...

At this point in time, most people have heard of Groupon. And most people have taken advantage of one of their daily deals, purchasing everything from cases of wine to dental cleanings. In fact, some might even say that they’ve placed orders simply because the deal seemed too good to pass up – as opposed to actually needing the item or service. Online coupon houses and deal-of-the-day sites have become the new what’s-hot trend – thrift is suddenly en vogue. And...