Lands’ End Hopes to Warm the Homeless
Apparel merchant Lands’ End has teamed up with the National Coalition for the Homeless to collect gently used coats for the needy.
Tim Parry
Cabela’s Sells Off Wild Wings Unit
Outdoor sporting goods and apparel merchant Cabela’s has sold its wildlife-art division, Wild Wings, to RDE Acquisition Co. The deal closed on Oct. 30, and terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Office Depot Launches Catalog for HUBs
Office Depot has released its first catalog that showcases its suppliers that are Historically Underutilized Businesses.
Sierra Trading Post Launches Twitter Promotion
Discount general merchant Sierra Trading Post announced a promotion that it hopes will increase its presence on the Twitter and Facebook social media platforms.
DMA Board: Change is Coming
After a contentious battle for proxy votes just before its annual board meeting, the DMA has vowed to change.
What’s Driving Gerry Pike’s Crusade?
Why is Gerry Pike doing this? The DMA seemed to be falling apart, and it had stopped listening to its members. Pike talked with MULTICHANNEL MERCHANT today about why he wants DMA members’ proxy votes, and why the campaign is important to him.
Companies Banning Social Media At Work
According to a survey conducted by information technology firm Robert Half Technology, 54% of businesses have completely prohibited social networking sites in the workplace.
How to Build Your Online Community
If you have a Twitter feed and a Facebook page, it doesn’t mean you’ve built an online community, said the social media experts who spoke Oct. 7 at a Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association luncheon at Fairview Country Club.
Live From Search Marketing Expo (SMX): How FTC Disclosure Rules Affect Bloggers
Giving bloggers swag or cash to endorse your product? Beginning Dec. 1, the bloggers will need to be up front about the relationship.
Building a file from retail names
Imagine a customer walking into your store to buy a gift for a friend. You invest time serving the customer, build a one-to-one relationship, and make