Ian McRae
Ian McRae is the Director of Content for Multichannel Merchant at Access Intelligence, a multi-million dollar, leading worldwide information and marketing company that provides unparalleled business intelligence and integrated marketing solutions to nearly a dozen key global market sectors. Ian has over 16 years of experience putting together engaging content and speaking faculties for dynamic industry-leading events spanning marketing, ecommerce, and financial services. He holds a BA in Journalism from the State University of New York at Oswego.
American Circular Textiles Group (ACT) is a coalition seeking to establish U.S. leadership and policy in textile waste and circularity, with a focus on the waste hierarchy. Founding members include Rent the Runway, The Real Real, thredUP and Fashionphile. ACT director and founder talks about the momentum behind circularity in apparel, and how ACT is working to influence legislators and industry leaders.
Omoda, a Dutch-based retailer of premium shoes, wanted to reduce its CO2 footprint and demonstrate a commitment to the environment. Its preexisting process often resulted shipping up to 50% air, which caused a substantial impact on both sustainability and shipping costs. In this Q&A case study, Omoda talks about how Ranpak’s solution helped the retailer achieve its goals.
Sustainability in ecommerce is becoming a big deal (photo credit: 3blmedia) Multichannel Merchant recently sat down with Earnest Sweat, venture partner at GreatPoint Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based … Continue Reading →
Multichannel Merchant has launched the first of its Sector Spotlights, which will feature weekly content focused on sustainability and recommerce, helping retail and ecommerce executives gain a better understanding of these important, related trends. Future Spotlights will focus on returns and demand forecasting. Check out our webinar with Brian Kilcourse of RSR Research on consumer attitudes in 2023.
A trio of industry experts offered a mostly gloomy picture of retail economic indicators at this week’s Shoptalk conference at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, noting recessionary trends and a nagging reduction in demand for durable, higher-ticket goods as consumers keep their powder dry.
A former Amazon executive shared insights and tactics for retailers looking to innovate and reduce friction to deliver a better customer experience with a diverse group of executives gathered recently at Ecommerce Operations Technology Summit 2022 in Orlando.