Deal Radar 2010: Black Helmet

Black Helmet Apparel is the first high-quality, modern apparel line targeting the firefighter industry. Its products, most of which are made in the United States, feature intricate designs that often incorporate the firefighter’s symbol, the eight-pointed Maltese cross. The company started small but got a big boost in sales and its customer base from social

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Deal Radar 2010: JAM Paper & Envelope ,New York City

JAM Paper & Envelope is a niche retailer that has turned to the Web to expand its market for a much older communication technology – paper. From its New York City stores and warehouses on both U.S. Coasts and in China, the company ships envelopes, paper, cards, card stock, wrapping paper, gift bags, paper clips,

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Will Amazon Or Apple Buy Netflix?

According to MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, online spending grew 18% over the year in March, outpacing the growth rate of traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Online retailers Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) also saw significant growth in their revenues. Amazon’s stock touched a record high, and recent quarter results surpassed market expectations, recording double-digit revenue and earnings growth. But the company

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Forbes Column 2010: The Promise Of E-Commerce

Main Street is no longer the place to set up a retail store. The Web is. Read more in this week’s Forbes column, The Promise Of E-Commerce.

Deal Radar 2010: Graystone Creations

“You have to understand that I was the most computer-phobic person you could imagine,” said John Olson when talking about the online evolution of Graystone Creations, his business for fountains and fountain and pond supplies.

Deal Radar 2010: Probus OneTouch

ProbusOneTouch is a family of Web sites that makes premium-quality products available to customers at factory direct prices. The company handles the e-commerce element as well as product sourcing, supply chain management, and warehousing and fulfillment.