MCM staff
Location-based Marketing Year in Review
2011 was the most exciting year yet for location-based marketing – full of growth, consolidation, new-product releases and an ever-increasing number of users. As December comes to a close, Silverpop thought they
Social Media Makes The Sale
Social media interactions are driving holiday gift purchase, according to research by marketing agency Mr. Youth.
Boot Barn Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Marwit Capitol has sold work wear and Western wear retailer Boot Barn to another private equity firm, Freeman Spogli & Co., for an undisclosed sum. Both parties announced the deal on Dec. 13.
2012: Opportunities, Outlooks and Trends
We are hoping that you’ll find this a “must read” when making your last-minute 2012 plans
Publisher’s Note: Fulfilling Our Promises
at this time of year, the true superheroes of the season may well be the operations and fulfillment folks
B2B Outlook: Weak growth year predicted for b-to-b merchants
Various economic forecasts are estimating 2% to 3% GDP growth in 2012, about the same as 2011. But they are also forecasting a 4% to 6% increase in business spending
Poll: Free Shipping Day 2011
Free Shipping Day is Friday, Dec. 16. As a shipper, are you participating?
A Christmas Story: Dynomighty Design Helps a Homeless Vet
Last December, Christopher found a Dynomighty Design Mighty Wallet on the street. Instead of keeping the wallet and the $172, he decided to turn the wallet in at a local police station. This Christmas, Christopher has a licensing deal with Dynomighty.
What Do You Think? Amazon Offers Discount for App-users
What do you think about Amazon giving shoppers a discount for using its Price Check app in other retailers’ stores on Dec. 10?