Aptos announced at IRCE 2016 that Ron Jon Surf Shop and Purdys Chocolatier will launch new ecommerce sites with order management systems through its platforms. Here’s a look at the unique needs of the two very different merchants, and why Aptos was able to provide both with solutions that best fit their customers’ needs.
Erik Caldwell, senior vice president of logistics and supply chain for Hudson’s Bay Company, was featured in Multichannel Merchant’s April 2016 cover story talking about his role there, industry trends and the company’s acquisition of Gilt. In this excerpt from the Q&A, see what Caldwell has to say about the impact of omnichannel or “all-channel” on the retail world.
Kibo, the unified omnichannel commerce platform born of the merger of MarketLive, Shopatron, and Fiverun, had its coming out party Monday at the NRF Big Show 2106 in New York City.
Ken Burke and Ed Stevens, the respective founders and CEOs of MarketLive and Shopatron, are remaining with the newly-merged company for the time being, according to the company, which will announce its new name and a new acquisition on Jan. 14.
Vista Equity Partners did some pre-Thanksgiving shopping: On Nov. 25, the private equity firm acquired both MarketLive Inc. and Shopatron. Here’s how Vista Equity envisions integrating Marketlive with Shopatron.
Across the world, a few retail brands have built empires out of successfully leveraging both local and cross-border commerce transactions.
Toys R Us, ahead of the holiday crowd, slashed its free shipping threshold for Toys R Us and Babies R Us from $49 to $19 except for some heavy/large items.
Pickup app Curbside has expanded to New York and Los Angeles, and is testing an updated pickup location with color-coded lights to signal shoppers.
When it comes to selling seasonal merchandise such as shorts, snow boots, or costumes, proper planning is always key. Here are some tips to consider when managing your inventory for seasonal demand.
Sears Holding Corp. showed a rare profit in Q2 thanks to property sales, while overall sales declined by 27.3%; comp sales were down at Sears and Kmart.