Ingram Micro Acquires Shipwire
Ingram Micro announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire global fulfillment service provider Shipwire. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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UPS Expects Cyber Monday Pick-up Volume to Rise 10%
UPS said it expects pick-up volume on Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, to eclipse 32 million packages globally, an increase of 10%.
Hey Girl… Ride the Overly Suave IT Guy Meme
Obviously, the Overly Suave IT Guy meme may not be for every merchant or marketer… but if you sell consumer electronics, B2B networking systems, etc., the Overly Suave IT Guy meme could be a no-brainer.
Frederick’s of Hollywood Direct Sales Drop 22.3%
Frederick’s of Hollywood CEO Thomas Lynch said the FY 2013 results reflect the previous financial challenges the company has faced, which impacted its ability to fully deliver on its merchandising strategy and overall brand strategy.
Marketplaces Are Thinking Globally and Locally
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Marketplaces Are Thinking Globally and Locally
Once upon a time, merchants saw ecommerce marketplaces as a place to clear out overstock items. But the growing global economy and partnerships with brick and mortar retailers are making … Continue Reading →
Deloitte: Consumers Will Increase Spending This Holiday Season
Shoppers surveyed plan to shell out an average of $421 on holiday gifts this year, up from $386 last year, according to Deloitte’s 28th annual survey of holiday spending intentions and trends.
Under Armour Adds 2 Presidents
Kip Fulks has added President of Product to his current responsibilities as Under Armour’s Chief Operating Officer, while Henry Stafford is now serving as President of North America.
Amazon Raises Free Shipping Minimum to $35
Amazon spokesman Erik Fairleigh said in an email that the company had not changed the minimum order amount for free shipping in more than a decade. That amount was previously $25.
eBay Acquires Shutl to Beef Up Same-day Delivery
eBay has acquired U.K.-based same-day delivery courier service Shutl, and will use the acquisition to boost its eBay Now to 25 markets by the end of 2014. Financial terms of the Oct. 22 deal have not been disclosed.