Week in Review: Chico’s Plans to Sell Boston Proper

| Tim Parry

Chico’s FAS has announced it is exploring strategic alternatives for Boston Proper, the direct-to-customer women’s apparel retailer it acquired for $205 million just four years ago. Here’s a look at this weeks’ news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world… and more.

Product Availability, On-Time Delivery Matter Most in Holiday Peak Shopping Season

| MCM Staff

Uncovering the latest insights into the online shopper’s expectations during the holiday shopping season, a new survey by eBay Enterprise and CFI Group reveals that consumers desire multiple ordering and more shipping options; while proving that product availability and late deliveries have the biggest impact on retailers’ bottom line.

New Mobile Technologies Emerge to Offer Superior Customer Experience

| Andy Henshaw

Mobile device proliferation presents both challenges and opportunities for online brands. We’re in the midst of a fundamental shift in the way that consumers engage with brands and in the way customer preference and loyalty is influenced. See how new mobile technologies offer a superior customer experience.

MCM Tuesday 8-25-15

| Chris Intili

MCM Tuesday %%PLUGIN_WEB VERSION:1859651-View Web Version%% MCM TUESDAY News and Intelligence for the Multichannel Merchant August 25, 2015 Staples Sees an Increase in Sales in Q2 For Staples.com, sales were … Continue Reading →

Target Aims at Being a Digital Leader

| Daniela Forte

Target is making active plans to become a leader in digital as it moves forward to the rest of the year. See what plans Target has in place for the rest of 2015.

WalMart Sees Slower Growth Globally in Q2

| Daniela Forte

While WalMart in the U.S. is moving full-steam ahead both online and in-store, internationally the company is seeing slower growth in several key markets. See how Wal-Mart is doing globally with its business.

MCM Global 8-21-15

| Chris Intili

Global Ecommerce %%PLUGIN_WEB VERSION:1859651-View Web Version%% August 20 , 2015 Shoptiques.com Launches in Canada Shoptiques.com has launched in Canada. With more than 2,000 boutiques currently on the site, it represents … Continue Reading →