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Retail Imports Up as Holiday Shopping Continues

| MCM Staff

Retail imports should be up 3.2% this month vs. 2015, as stores bring in the last of holiday merchandise, according to the monthly global port tracker from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The numbers come as NRF is forecasting $655.8 billion in holiday sales, a 3.6% increase over last year. The NRF saw the increase as a good sign for both the retail industry and the economy overall heading into the latter part of the holiday rush.

Ecommerce, Kmart, omnichannel fulfillment, omnichannel retail, retail, Sears, Sears Holdings

Sears Reports Net Loss of $748 million in Q3

| MCM Staff

Sears reported a net loss of $748 million in the third quarter of 2016. This loss results in store closures and downsizing of existing store locations. See what other plans are in place for Sears as it moves forward.

Wayfair, Wayfair.com, ecommerce, Joss & Main, Birch Lane, AllModern, DwellStudio

Wayfair Launches View In Room Mobile App Feature

| MCM Staff

Wayfair announced the launch of its View in Room mobile app feature, allowing customers to see furniture in their home before they buy. See how this new feature will make the purchase decision easier for shoppers.

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eBags Sees Cyber Monday Success

| MCM Staff

eBags announced that Cyber Monday 2016 was the biggest online day in history for sales, mobile, and site traffic. See what results eBags garnered and what its plans are going forward.

137.4 Million Consumers Plan to Shop Thanksgiving Weekend

| MCM Staff

With Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend not too far off, consumers are eager to see what deals retailers are offering for the biggest shopping weekend of the year. The National Retail Federation provided some important insight with online and in-store shopping during Thanksgiving weekend.

Crate and Barrel Launches a Marketplace

| MCM Staff

Crate and Barrel announced the launch of its own marketplace. See how the marketplace will provide a broader array of products for customers and what it means for the brand as a whole.