Experience the Power of a Bookbook

| Tim Parry

Cute and timely video produced by IKEA, and resurfaced the same week of Apple’s latest technology splash. The narrator discusses the benefits of IKEA’s new “Bookbook,” and its high-res images, expandable “screen size,” etc.

Chico’s FAS Teams Up with Borderfree

| MCM Staff

Through its partnership with Borderfree, Chico’s FAS will now be able to transact with shoppers in over 100 countries and territories worldwide in more than 60 global currencies.

5 Things the Catalog Ninja is Doing Right Now

| Steve Trollinger

No matter that seasonal orders are coming in later and later every year, Labor Day still represents the unofficial start of the fall/holiday season for most catalogers. here’s a look at five things any catalog ninja should be working on as the biggest season of the year gets going.

5 Ways Hashtags Build Marketing Muscle

| Paul Bingham

Retail brands that integrate hashtags into the marketing mix see major benefits. Those that continue to ignore the increasing power and reach of social media are in danger of losing customers to those that do. Here’s 5 ways to leverage hashtags and work social channels to your advantage.

Staples Launches Series of Omnichannel Updates

| Tim Parry

Staples has announced a series of enhancements to its omnichannel experience, including the ability to buy products online and pick them up in-store within hours, Visa Checkout for online payments, new in-store kiosks, and an app for iPad users.