Ecommerce Archives - Multichannel Merchant

The Sneaker Wars are Coming to the Subscription Economy

September 20, 2019 | Tien Tzuo

Nike recently launched its Nike Adventure Club, a sneaker subscription service for kids aged two through 10. The company says it’s using the service to test out the subscription market before expanding it to runners and other athletes who need to replace their shoes frequently.

Merchants Have Fallen Behind in Payment Innovation, Study Reveals

September 19, 2019 | Daniela Forte

Merchant companies have fallen behind the retail banking and fintech industries in terms of payments innovation. A new report from ACI Worldwide and Ovum details regional differences in terms of progression along the innovation maturity curve, as well as the characteristics of organizations that are ahead of the pack.

Amazon Reportedly Adjusted Search Algorithm to Favor Itself: WSJ

September 18, 2019 | Mike O'Brien

Amazon has reportedly adjusted the search algorithm on its marketplace in such a way as to favor results more profitable to itself, including its own house brands competing with third-party sellers, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, a charge which the company denies.

Apparel Brand Madewell Looking to Depart J.Crew With an IPO

September 17, 2019 | Daniela Forte

Youth-focused apparel brand Madewell is planning to split off from struggling parent company J.Crew and break out on its own by going public as the Madewell Group.

6 Things to Do Now to Get Your Ecommerce Site Holiday Ready

September 12, 2019 | Bob Buffone

The time when ecommerce brands must prepare for the season that will account for the majority of annual conversions, and get their ducks in a row to ensure a smooth holiday shopping experience for customers. Here are six things retailers can do to get their ecommerce site ready for the holiday season.

Future-Proofing Ecommerce Strategy with Human & Machine

September 12, 2019 | Jason Roussos

Artificial intelligence is an integral part of the future of ecommerce. Profitable companies will understand how to make technology work in tandem with human counterparts rather than give in to fear that automation will replace people’s jobs.

FTC Steps Up Investigation of Amazon Over Anti-Competitive Charges

September 12, 2019 | Mike O'Brien

Investigators from the FTC have begun interviewing merchants selling on Amazon’s third-party marketplace in an attempt to ascertain if the ecommerce giant is using anti-competitive practices, according to a report in Bloomberg. They’re asking merchants how much business they do on Amazon.com vs. other major marketplaces.

High-End Candy Maker Sugarfina Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

September 11, 2019 | Daniela Forte

Delicious champagne-flavored gummy bears couldn’t save Sugarfina from filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As sweet as it is, the company fell victim to the decidedly more sour challenges of the current retail climate as it expanded from online to malls.

Navigating Ecommerce Tax a Year After the Wayfair Decision

September 11, 2019 | Mike O'Brien

To help ecommerce sellers better understand the landscape a year-plus after the Wayfair decision, Multichannel Merchant spoke with Mark Sieczkowski, senior product manager at Vertex, in an MCM CommerceChat podcast. Sieczkowski addresses registration, reporting and filing requirements and manual vs. automated processes.

Canada Ideal for Testing Products Before Hitting Other Markets

September 10, 2019 | Ed Crain

For many brands and products, English-speaking Canada is an ideal market in which to plan a launch. This is primarily because it’s a microcosm of the U.S. market on many levels.

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