Ulta Beauty Wins Retail Innovator of the Year Award
Top retailers use innovation to deliver an outstanding customer experience and set themselves apart. Here’s why Ulta Beauty won MCM’s Innovator of the Year.
Ecommerce
Walmart Confirms Jet.com Acquistion
Walmart Stores Inc., and Jet.com announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Walmart to acquire Jet for $3.3 billion. See what this will mean for both Walmart and Jet.com moving forward as it relates to ecommerce.
Stadium Goods Partners with Tmall Global
Stadium Goods will expand into the exploding Chinese marketplace through an exclusive partnership with Tmall Global, an extension of Alibaba Group’s B2C Tmall.com business. See what this will mean for both Tmall and Stadium Goods.
Why Jet.com is Kind of a Big Deal for Walmart
At press time, Walmart has yet to acquire Jet.com, as The Wall Street Journal suggested was a $3 billion possibility on August 3. But industry experts say Walmart’s acquisition of Jet.com could be kind of a big deal. Here’s a look into all the possibilities a marriage of Walmart and Jet.com could bring.
Are You Staying One Step Ahead on Amazon?
There are so many ways to stay ahead of the Amazon curve. With options like Buy Box, Fulfillment by Amazon, Sponsored Products and Prime, how do you stay up-to-date and maintain a competitive edge especially for the holiday peak. Here is how sports manufacturer Augusta Sportswear is making the most of its Amazon experience.
Is Walmart Making a Play for Jet.com?
Walmart is in talks to buy ecommerce marketplace startup Jet.com, according to an article published August 3 by The Wall Street Journal. And the price tag is not a Rollback deal: According to the article, sourced say Walmart is willing to pay $3 billion. Lets take a look at why Jet.com is a vital piece to Walmart’s ecommerce puzzle.
Apparel Is the Most Popular Category Among Online Shoppers
Apparel is the most popular retail category among all channels, according to a survey by OneStop Internet. See how online is influencing a shopper’s decision to purchase.
L Catterton Acquires Hanna Andersson
L Catterton, a consumer-focused private equity firm, announced that it has acquired Hanna Andersson, a leading premium children’s apparel and lifestyle brand. See what this will mean for Hanna Andersson.
Newegg, Pitney Bowes Make Waves Down Under
Newegg and Pitney Bowes are making waves down under, with both announcing brand extensions this week in Australia. Newegg has launched a store on eBay Australia, and Pitney Bowes will help Australian merchants sell cross-border.
Leverage The New Holiday Promotion Cycle To Lure Omnichannel Shoppers
A sign of the omnichannel times is that consumers are faced with so many choices and exposed to so many messages during the holidays, they have learned to ignore all but the most relevant ones. See what the optimal ways are to lure consumers this holiday season.