Staples CEO Ron Sargent to Step Down
Staples Inc. announced that its CEO Ron Sargent will step down from his post effective June 14. See who will be taking on as interim CEO while the office-supply company looks for a new CEO.
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Elizabeth Arden Launches New Signature Digital Campaign
Elizabeth Arden launched a new digital campaign that pays homage to its founder, Elizabeth Arden. The campaign, “From the Desk of Liz Arden,” which showcases the brand’s history. See who is making cameo appearances in this new digital campaign and how it will help tell the brand story.
Sports Authority Begins Closing Retail Locations
Going out of business sales have officially begun at Sports Authority retail locations. See what plans have been put in place for the sports retailer’s liquidation process at its 450 U.S. locations.
Omnichannel Retailers Attempt to Save the Sale Only 7% of the Time
A new report from Kibo, the e-tailing group and Multichannel Merchant shows how leading omnichannel retailers are performing with buy online, pickup in store. According to the study, retailers can no longer wait on the sidelines to adopt this functionality. See what other insights the report brings to light.
BlueSnap, MasterCard Team Up on Global Mobile Checkout Solution
Global payments technology company BlueSnap has integrated with MasterPass by MasterCard so merchants can provide frictionless global mobile checkout. The solution aims to allow them to reach global shoppers and solve checkout abandonment issues while driving higher payment conversions.
Leveraging Buying Intent Data to Turn Visitors into Customers
In this MCM webinar, learn how buying intent data from shopper browsing lets you access to prospects that big data companies can’t sell to your competitors.
New Guideline Seeks to Harmonize Ecommerce Fulfillment Processes
A new guideline focused on omnichannel and ecommerce fulfillment processes has been released by GS1 US to help the retail industry evolve toward a single fulfillment process for improved cost savings and maximized resources.
Doba Acquired by Focus Technology Co. Ltd
Doba, a sourcing marketplace for global trading partners and online retailers, has been acquired by Focus Technology Co., Ltd, parent of Made-in-China.com, a leading ecommerce platform that connects global buyers with Chinese suppliers.
Rue La La Appoints Mark McWeeny as Chief Executive Officer
Rue La La Chairman Michael Rubin announced the appointment of Mark McWeeny as Chief Executive Officer. See what this will mean for the brand.
DIY Retail Brand MakersKit Launches Monthly Subscription Box
DIY kit service MakersKit has launched a subscription box service, MakersKit Monthly, which will contain a monthly featured DIY project for $24 a month.