Cyber Monday: Page 4

Business News

At Wal-Mart, Cyber Monday Now Starts on Sunday

The world's largest retailer has decided to launch 2,000 online-only specials at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Growing a Business

By the Numbers: Amazon vs. Alibaba (Infographic)

As Amazon prepares to celebrate its 20th birthday, here's a look at how it stacks up against the Chinese ecommerce giant.

Business News

Cyber Monday Set a Record as the Biggest Online Sales Day in the U.S.

Despite dismal forecasts, ecommerce sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving topped $2 billion.

Business Ideas

Will Fewer Customers Be Shopping on Cyber Monday This Year?

In a report, the National Retail Federation says it expects fewer people will take advantage of Cyber Monday's digital deals.

Science & Technology

Prepare Your Network for Employees' Inevitable Cyber Monday Shopping

The reality each year on Cyber Monday is that billions are spent online during office hours. You're wise to watch for bandwidth traffic jams and security threats.

Marketing

5 Tactics to Get Digitally Prepared for Black Friday Weekend

Regardless of where you sell your goods or services primarily, a little advanced digital preparation can help you take advantage of "Windfall Weekend."

Marketing

Smaller Online Retailers Seem Immune to the Holiday Frenzy

Christmas sales are significant online but smaller sites unable to compete with either big box stores or Amazon are focused on the basics.

Marketing

3 Tips to Reduce Cyber Monday Returns

Returns are synonymous with the holiday season for a variety of reasons, but with effective preparation retailers can avoid unnecessary collateral damage to their bottom line.

Growing a Business

5 Ways to Prepare Your Website for Cyber Monday

Before ecommerce's big day, retailers have much to do, from checking design features to prepping for traffic.

Marketing

Cyber Monday Grows As More Shoppers Turn to Mobile

Sales during Thanksgiving weekend were down from last year, but Cyber Monday is attracting shoppers in droves.

Business News

Online Shoppers: Beware the 12 Scams of Christmas

Cyber crooks are out to make online shoppers miserable this holiday season. Here's what you should know.

Marketing

In Weak Shopping Environment, Cyber Monday Is Where It's At

Overall spending from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday is expected to be relatively flat, but online shopping is expected to buck the trend.

Marketing

Why Every Business Needs a Cyber Monday Strategy

The biggest e-commerce shopping day of the year is fast approaching. Now is the time to create a strategy for your business. Here's how.

Science & Technology

Is Your Website Ready for Cyber Monday?

A 10-point checklist for your holiday e-commerce operation.

Science & Technology

How to Prevent a Website Crash After a Traffic Spike

A look at how content-delivery networks can help small-business owners.