L’Oreal Announces New Augmented Reality Beauty App
L’Oréal and Perfect Corp announced a global partnership that will integrate makeup collections from L’Oréal brands worldwide in YouCam Makeup, an augmented reality beauty app.
Ecommerce
Some Thoughts (Just) Ahead of Prime Day 2017
As the engine revs up for Amazon’s Prime Day 2017, a few interesting wrinkles to bear in mind.
QVC to Acquire Rival Firm Home Shopping Network
Creating a mega-entity in the world of television shopping and ecommerce in general, QVC plans to merge with Home Shopping Network in a deal valued at $2.1 billion. Here is what executives from both companies had to say about what this will mean moving forward.
Vantiv Acquires Rival Worldpay for $9.94 Billion
In yet another mega merger in the retail sector, U.S.-based credit card processing firm Vantiv is acquiring UK-based payments technology firm Worldpay in a deal worth $9.94 billion, after J.P. Morgan withdrew its interest in Worldpay. The move give Vantiv greater access to the lucrative European ecommerce and digital payments market.
7 Ways Retailers Can Stay Off the Store Closure List
Offering your customers the shopping experience they demand is how retailers today can stay off the store closure list. Here are seven ways to make this possible and still thrive in an unsteady retail environment.
Finish Line Enhances Mobile-First Strategy with Updated App
The Finish Line is working on several initiatives aimed at driving traffic and conversion, including the recent update of its mobile app. See what Finish Line executives had to say about their mobile plans both in-store and online.
4 Tactics to Make Your New Ecommerce Store Rock
With any ecommerce business, there is a fine line between success and failure. This is why you need to make all the right moves at the right time. Here are 4 tactics that will make your ecommerce store rock from day one.
Can Grocers Survive the Amazon and Walmart Squeeze Play?
With Alexa now serving grocers as breakfast for Bezos, have we forgotten that Walmart has had their lunch as the #1 grocer since the turn of the century? What will it take for today’s grocers to keep a seat at the adult dinner table? And is this seat dependent on beating the titans or staying ahead of remaining, traditional competitors?
With Prime Day Set, Amazon Expected to be Winner Once Again
Amazon has announced that Prime Day 2018 will be held on July 11, with Amazon itself expected to once again be the big winner by selling its own devices and gift cards and bulking up Prime memberships.
Pier 1 Imports Sees 23% Ecommerce Growth in Q1
Pier 1 Imports saw ecommerce growth during the first quarter of 2017. Ecommerce sales totaled $99.3 million, representing a 23% increase year-over-year. See how ecommerce played a role in overall sales and what the retailer is planning to focus on going forward.