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Coupon Site Reports Big Growth for Online Sales

Ebates, a site that many big-name brands offer rebates and coupons through, released its online retail report for August, finding that online sales through the site grew 57% during the month, compared to the same time period a year ago. The categories that showed the biggest growth were: department stores, baby % kids, books & magazines, apparel & shoes, and health & beauty. In fact, only one category covered by Ebates showed decline - home décor.

Internet Increases Consumers’ Confidence to Part with Cash

Online shoppers are loosening the grips on their wallets, but continuing to be cautious about where and how they spend their cash. To secure their business, online retailers need to persuade consumers that they’re offering the best product at the best price.

Google Offers New Coupon Templates for AdWords

Online coupons are incredibly popular these days. In fact, just recently, Nielsen released some data showing that not only are more people going to coupon sites, but the average amount of time spent there has increased.

Yahoo Enters Mobile Coupon Partnership

It's a crazy and increasingly inexpensive world out there, and Yahoo seems to have coupons on the brain.  Yesterday, these money-savers were the subject of a Yahoo Buzz Log post; today, it turns out Yahoo has sealed a new deal with Coupons, Inc.

AOL Shortcuts, Kroger Make Clipless Coupons

Paper is passé for users of Shortcuts, an online coupon clipping service opening up with a partnership with major grocery chain Kroger.

What Is Google Planning For Coupons?

The domain GoogleCoupons.com has been moved to a Google nameserver, which may indicate a new service launch could happen soon.

AskCity Strikes Coupon Deal

Paris is called the city of light.  Los Angeles is, of course, the city of angels.  And thanks to a new arrangement with Entertainment Publications, AskCity may become known as the city of coupons.

Google Ready To Clip Coupons

Several domain names with the words 'Google' and 'coupon' have appeared on Google's name servers, which could indicate a holiday marketing effort for its advertisers.

Getting Customers With Google Coupons

Google is able do a lot of things for businesses, including telling potential customers how to reach them.  Granted, it won’t tell potential customers why they should go to (or contact) those businesses, but Jennifer Laycock’s recent article on Google Coupons can clear up even that issue.

Online Coupons Attract Those With Higher Incomes

 Coupons found online are more often used by consumers with higher incomes according to a survey from PriceRunner.com