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www.AbeBooks.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

Making things easy
AbeBooks, an online outlet for 13,500 booksellers, is a premier Internet destination to find used and out-of-print books. Its simple and colorful design, easy but powerful search tool, and enormous inventory create a fulfilling shopping experience.

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www.Abercrombie.com




Strike up the brand
The Abercrombie.com shopping experience is almost as immersive as stepping into an A&F retail store. And the web site is devoted to immersing shoppers in the retailer's distinct brand, so much so that its home page eschews selling for stunning black-and-white imagery of its beautiful models.

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www.Abt.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

Remembering its roots
One of the toughest elements for any retailer to transfer from the store to the web is customer service. Known throughout the Chicago area for its attention to customer care, Abt Electronics has brought that same level of service to the web.

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www.AceHardware.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

From web to store
A recent overhaul of AceHardware.com is aimed at familiarizing consumers with the Ace name and giving them reasons to frequent one of Ace's almost 5,000 stores. "Our goal was to represent our brand better and to really make the local stores come to life online," says Dana Kevish, e-commerce marketing manager.

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www.AE.com


‘It's a mall world'
The web site for American Eagle Outfitters is all about lifestyle. From product photos to video content, this site sends a message that it gets who its customers are, and how they want to look and live.

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www.Altrec.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

Get out!
Outdoor gear retailer Altrec makes sure its customer service staff takes all their vacation time. The company knows they'll spend it camping, biking, climbing mountains, and doing other things that will improve the advice they offer customers. Altrec also operates GreatOutdoors.com, packed with news, how-to's, and features on outdoor sports and travel.

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www.Amazon.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

: Still the one
If it's impossible to attempt any roundup of the web's best retailers without featuring Amazon.com—and it is—it's no surprise: Seattle-based Amazon.com defined the genre, and it ranks highest in online sales. But sales rank isn't why Amazon.com is a leader—sales rank is a by-product of the innovation and the operational excellence that sets it apart, as this year again shows.

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www.AmericanGreetings.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

Greetings the fun way
Birthdays, Mother's Day, holidays; consumers will send a card for any occasion. But in today's fast-paced world, they want the ability to express their sentiments on their terms, and that's where e-cards come into play. AmericanGreetings.com has done its homework on helping consumers stay connected and putting their personal stamp on their greetings.

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www.AmericanStationery.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

Personal done properly
For a company that's been around since 1919, American Stationery proves that an old dog can learn new tricks—and learn them well. AmericanStationery.com boasts top-flight site navigation, easy-to-use personalization, customer reviews and a Flash catalog. Shoppers can search the site using categories such Hand-Bordered Stationery and Personalized Party Wares.

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www.amrresearch.com

Research and Advice that Matters, Performance Management Research

Research and Advice that Matters: AMR Research is the No. 1 advisory firm focused on manufacturing, supply chain, enterprise applications, and infrastructure. Founded in 1986, AMR Research provides advisory services and peer networking opportunities to supply chain and technology professionals in the manufacturing and retail sectors. To learn more about our research and services, visit www.amrresearch.com.

Press Contact:
Maura McGreevy
mmcgreevy@amrresearch.com
617-350-1745

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http://annehart.tripod.com

Anne Hart is the author of 80+ paperback books in print listed at http://annehart.tripod.com. Also links to articles and book excerpts at the Web sites and list of blogs and free videos on Google and UTube on writing and publishing books by author, Anne Hart.

To see the list of 80+ books with links to publisher's site where books can be browsed free.

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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3593114469202455272

How to Decide Whether to Publish Your Book Print on Demand or with a Brick & Mortar Publisher

How to Decide Whether to Publish Your Book Print on Demand or with a Brick & Mortar Publisher

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www.Anthropologie.com




A sensual experience
Women's apparel retailer Anthropologie is out to capture consumers' hearts by appealing to all the senses. A site redesign this year streamlines navigation and affords an enhanced online replication of the brand's look and feel, aided by features such as larger images, on-page zoom and earlier price visibility.

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www.Apple.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

Message to the faithful
Successful e-retailers know their customers and create a shopping environment that reflects the tastes and needs of those customers. In the world of consumer electronics, few e-retailers do it better than Apple.com.

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www.Art.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

Art to suit
Art.com accomplishes the near-impossible—bringing order to a site that offers hundreds of thousands of images, including posters, paintings and photos. The home page allows visitors to search by art styles, subject matter, artist or collections. Shoppers also can mouse over a color chart to search for artwork containing a chosen hue, or click on images representing categories such as best sellers and decorating tips.

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www.artelino.com/forum/signatures.asp

Japanese and Chinese art prints with images of signatures available.

artelino Art Auctions
- Specialized in Japanese and Chinese art prints.
- More than 370 auctions with ca. 20,000 sold art objects since 2001.
- Consignments from collectors, dealers and artists.
- We inspect, describe and ship.
- Secure payment by Amex, VISA or Mastercard
- We do not keep your credit card data online, but secure on paper.
- Certified for the PCI security standard of MasterCard and VISA.
- The owners and managers of artelino are Dieter and Yorie supported by 12 part-time helpers.
- We are located in a small village in Bavaria, Germany.

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www.Audible.com

The Internet Retailer Top 100 Retailing Web Sites as of December 6, 2007

Made for the medium
With the advent of downloadable music, web-based audio shot into the Internet retailing stratosphere. Audible.com has taken to the Internet like a duck to water and created a simple-to-navigate and straightforward web site that's loaded with highly accessible content and built with a marketer's eye.

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