H&M Ecommerce Site Goes Live
H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, one of the world’s largest retailers known for offering high fashion and quality basics at affordable prices, is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Shop Online store
Your Product Video Checklist
Having video on your ecommerce site is the perfect selling tool, it not only will boost conversion rates, but also customer satisfaction, according to Dr. Melody King, vice president of marketing and sales for Treepodia.
Fab.com Plans to Eliminate Over 100 Jobs By End of 2013
Fab.com announced its plans this week to centralize operations from Europe to its New York City headquarters, according to a recent blog post written by CEO and founder Jason Goldberg.
Delivering the Omnichannel Promise This Holiday Season
What is the best way to reach and secure the anytime, anywhere consumer this holiday season? According to Branden Jenkins, general manager of etail and retail for NetSuite, the answer is omnichannel.
Lululemon Athletica to Open Distribution Center in Columbus, Ohio
The Canadian-based lululemon athletica, a yoga-inspired athletic apparel company, announced it will be opening a distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, according to a press release.
NRF Survey Sees Decrease in Back-to-School Spending This Year
It’s that time of year again, back-to-school, and according to the National Retail Federation families with school-age children will spend less this year.
UPS Talks About Shopping and Returns
Omnichannel is all the buzz right now among consumers. In a recent one-on-one interview with Multichannel Merchant, Melanie Alavi, retail manager for UPS, explains why it is important more than ever for merchants to embrace the anytime, anywhere shopper.
Kmart Launches Pay in Store Option for Shoppers
In an integrated retailing first, Shop Your Way members and customers now have more payment choices with Kmart’s nationwide launch of Pay in Store.
Hudson’s Bay Acquires Saks
Hudson’s Bay Company announced on July 29 the acquisition of Saks, valued at $2.9 billion or $16 a share, according to a press release from Sak’s Fifth Avenue. Hudson’s Bay Company also owns Lord & Taylor and Home Outfitters.
Consumers Want Faster Online Shopping
Survey results released today show that over four in ten (44 percent) consumers would shop more online if it were faster to make a purchase, while nearly three-quarters (72 percent) agree that the overall experience of surfing the web could be better.