Daniela Forte

Content Manager

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QVC to Acquire Rival Firm Home Shopping Network

| Daniela Forte

Creating a mega-entity in the world of television shopping and ecommerce in general, QVC plans to merge with Home Shopping Network in a deal valued at $2.1 billion. Here is what executives from both companies had to say about what this will mean moving forward.

True Religion Inc. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

| Daniela Forte

True Religion Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to slash its debt of about $500 million, with plans to emerge from the process as soon as possible. See what contributed to the decision to file and what plans the company has going forward.

Pier 1 Imports Sees 23% Ecommerce Growth in Q1

| Daniela Forte

Pier 1 Imports saw ecommerce growth during the first quarter of 2017. Ecommerce sales totaled $99.3 million, representing a 23% increase year-over-year. See how ecommerce played a role in overall sales and what the retailer is planning to focus on going forward.

Retail is Strong on Mobile Devices in Q1

| Daniela Forte

Retail is strong across the board in the first quarter with high open rates on smartphones and higher-than-usual average order value on tablets for apparel retail. Here is an in-depth look at the data and what it means for marketers.

3 Threats to Retail Success During Holiday Peak Season

| Daniela Forte

Many retailers are already preparing for the holiday season, and most definitely should as early as Amazon Prime Day on July 11. In a recent study by Radial, peak season accounts for more than 30% of total yearly sales for retailers, which means even one small slip-up can affect annual revenues. Before retailers go into the holiday season, here are three threats they need to watch for.