Acme Tools Launches Mobile Commerce Site
The new Acme Tools mobile site is designed to reduce load time and enhance the user’s experience making it easier to browse, search and purchase using a smartphone.
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Blake Vaughn Joins Fifth Gear
In his new role, Blake Vaughn will oversee the Fifth Gear’s sales initiatives, go-to-market strategies, and marketing programs.
Michaels Security Breach Affected 3 Million Card Holders
Even after arts and crafts merchant Michael’s Stores Inc. announced it was a victim of a data security breach in January, Michaels and its Aaron Brothers subsidiary’s store customer’s credit card data was still at risk.
Steve Madden Re-launches Website
The interactive, technology-driven SteveMadden.com integrates social sharing and editorial commerce, and offers its customers a speedier and superior shopping experience.
Gap Inc. Discusses Omnichannel and Global Strategies
Building on Old Navy’s recent debut in mainland China and Gap’s growing store base in the world’s second largest apparel market, Gap Inc. highlighted China as its largest growth initiative, where it expects sales to reach $1 billion in three years.
Levi Strauss Hires Walmart’s Rosen to Head Global Ecommerce
Rosen brings more than 20 years of retail and ecommerce leadership to Levi’s, most recently as senior vice president of global ecommerce at Walmart Stores Inc.
Sycamore Partners Establishes Stuart Weitzman As Standalone Company
Stuart Weitzman previously operated as a division of The Jones Group, which was acquired by Sycamore Partners on April 8.
DSW Inc. Acquires Interest in Town Shoes of Canada
DSW Inc. will purchase for cash approximately 44% interest in Town Shoes, the largest footwear and accessories retailer in Canada, for CAD $68 million.
Hall Named President and CEO of Geneva Watch Group
Geneva Watch Group announced today that it has appointed Kevin Hall as President and Chief Executive Officer.
MCM Outlook 2014: The State of Operations
How are shippers preparing for Holiday 2014? What systems are they looking to add in the fulfillment center? And do merchants really think Amazon has little effect on their business? These questions and more are answered in Multichannel Merchant’s MCM Outlook 2014 report on Operations & Fulfillment.