http://blog.shop.org/2007/08/16/a-new-voice-on-capitol-hill/ This blog is for the members of Shop.org Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:59:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://blog.shop.org/2007/08/16/a-new-voice-on-capitol-hill/comment-page-1/#comment-30506 Shop.org Announces Expansion Into Advocacy & Public Policy | eCommerce Optimization Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:15:10 +0000 http://blog.shop.org/2007/08/16/a-new-voice-on-capitol-hill/#comment-30506 [...] Shop.org recently announced through a press release and on their blog that they are now expanding their industry reach and plan to become major advocates for public policy related to Online sellers, merchants and the industry as a whole. As part of the new jump into advocacy, Shop.org is creating the first ever Policy Advisory Group, comprised of online retail executives, designed to identify potential issues for Online retailers and provide guidance in advocacy efforts. Here are a few quotes from individuals who plan on taking part in this new initiative: The online retail industry needs a strong voice in the policy arena to match its growing economic force. Conversations about online retailers are happening on Capitol Hill and it is time that Shop.org became a part of them. Though multichannel retailers share many of the same concerns as other companies, the online community consistently faces a number of specialized issues that do not affect stores. By focusing on the specific needs of online retailers, Shop.org will be able to expand upon the work that NRF has already accomplished in this area. [...] [...] Shop.org recently announced through a press release and on their blog that they are now expanding their industry reach and plan to become major advocates for public policy related to Online sellers, merchants and the industry as a whole. As part of the new jump into advocacy, Shop.org is creating the first ever Policy Advisory Group, comprised of online retail executives, designed to identify potential issues for Online retailers and provide guidance in advocacy efforts. Here are a few quotes from individuals who plan on taking part in this new initiative: The online retail industry needs a strong voice in the policy arena to match its growing economic force. Conversations about online retailers are happening on Capitol Hill and it is time that Shop.org became a part of them. Though multichannel retailers share many of the same concerns as other companies, the online community consistently faces a number of specialized issues that do not affect stores. By focusing on the specific needs of online retailers, Shop.org will be able to expand upon the work that NRF has already accomplished in this area. [...]

]]> http://blog.shop.org/2007/08/16/a-new-voice-on-capitol-hill/comment-page-1/#comment-14764 Kprs Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:55:22 +0000 http://blog.shop.org/2007/08/16/a-new-voice-on-capitol-hill/#comment-14764 I'm glad to hear that some more attention will be paid to these issues - interchange fees in particular have been largely unheard of up until now and are something that actually effects all of us quite a deal. I do some work with the MPC and any new light that we can bring to this will be a good step forward. Consumer education on this front is definitely needed as well anything else we can do to get some raised awareness of how rewards programs are really just encouraging these fees. I’m glad to hear that some more attention will be paid to these issues – interchange fees in particular have been largely unheard of up until now and are something that actually effects all of us quite a deal. I do some work with the MPC and any new light that we can bring to this will be a good step forward. Consumer education on this front is definitely needed as well anything else we can do to get some raised awareness of how rewards programs are really just encouraging these fees.

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