Sears May Spin Lands’ End Off

| Tim Parry

The company said that separating Lands’ End and Sears Auto Center would allow them to pursue their own strategic opportunities, optimize their capital structures, attract talent, and allocate capital in a more focused manner while bringing the business unit structure to life outside of the Sears Holdings portfolio.

Ingram Micro Acquires Shipwire

| Tim Parry

Ingram Micro announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire global fulfillment service provider Shipwire. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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| Tim Parry

Obviously, the Overly Suave IT Guy meme may not be for every merchant or marketer… but if you sell consumer electronics, B2B networking systems, etc., the Overly Suave IT Guy meme could be a no-brainer.

Frederick’s of Hollywood Direct Sales Drop 22.3%

| Tim Parry

Frederick’s of Hollywood CEO Thomas Lynch said the FY 2013 results reflect the previous financial challenges the company has faced, which impacted its ability to fully deliver on its merchandising strategy and overall brand strategy.

Under Armour Adds 2 Presidents

| Tim Parry

Kip Fulks has added President of Product to his current responsibilities as Under Armour’s Chief Operating Officer, while Henry Stafford is now serving as President of North America.