Erin Lynch

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Erin Lynch is the senior content producer at Multichannel Merchant. Erin can be reached (203) 899-8461 or connect with her socially on Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Says Cooler Temps Behind Sluggish Sales

| Erin Lynch

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a lower-than-expected second quarter, which the sports retailer said was due in large part to “higher levels of precipitation and cooler temperatures.” Dick’s, however, did report that net sales for the second quarter increased 6.6% to $1.5 billion.

Amazon Opens First Contact Center in Kentucky

| Erin Lynch

Amazon has opened an 80,000 square-foot contact center in Kentucky this month and while the customer service center is the first of its kind there, it joins four other fulfillment centers across the Bluegrass State.

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5 Tips on Harnessing the Power of Big Data

| Erin Lynch

When it comes to big data, some online retailers believe the more data collected the better the return. However, studies have shown that it’s not the size of the data you collect that makes you successful, it’s what type

Infographic B2B Social Media is Not Dead

| Erin Lynch

Contrary to popular belief, social media in the business-to-business community is not dead. In fact, to many B2Bers, social media is an excellent tool used for gaining brand awareness, customer acquisition, lead generation, customer loyalty/retention, and thought leadership.

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USPS Announces Big Changes in Priority Mail

| Erin Lynch

The United States Postal Service has launched what it is calling “major changes” to its Priority Mail lineup, including free insurance, improved tracking, and day-specific delivery. The USPS said the changes would generate more than a half a billion dollars in revenue.