Genesco Sports Sues Visa for $13 Million
Genesco, a sporting apparel retailer, has filed a $13 million lawsuit against Visa alleging the credit card company engaged in unfair business practices, among other actions.
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Brown Printing Expands Mobile Solutions through Acquisition of Nellymoser
Brown Printing has acquired Nellymoser, a mobile marketing and technology company. Nellymoser offers both a mobile companion application platform with self-service tools and packaged print-to-digital solutions, which are then, deployed by their customers as cross media campaigns.
Enriching & Evolving the Post-Purchase Experience
Develop a comprehensive and profitable approach when marketing to your customer after they buy. Understand how consumer behavior has evolved to include multiple devices and shorter attention spans and gain insight into ever-changing consumer behavior while collecting order-related data.
Technology Roundup: 3PL and Fulfillment Service Guide
An increasing number of merchants both large and small are looking at Third Party Fulfillment (3PF) as an option to avoid having to increase the size of their warehouse facilities, expand staff and invest in the technology and systems they need to service the direct-to-customer channels.
Sears Holdings’ Online Sales Up 17% in FY 2012
Sears Holdings’ integrated online business grew over 25% in the fourth quarter of 2012 and 17% for the full year.
38.1% Direct Sales Gain Fuels Yankee Candle’s Year
Comparable sales in Yankee Candle’s Consumer Direct business increased by 47.7% over the prior year fourth quarter. For the year, direct sales were up 38.1%
J.C. Penney’s Web Sales Dropped 33% in 2012
The $1.02 billion in ecommerce sales for the year were the lowest for JCP since 2005, when it became the first retailer to break the $1 billion mark in online sales. Will the March 15 launch of Canadian fashion line Joe Fresh, and a revamped home store in May, help JCP differentiate itself online?
OfficeMax and Office Depot Merger Could Lead to Price Cutting and Re-branding
Industry experts predict price cutting, store closings and possible re-branding will be part of a merged Office Max and Office Depot as they go after some of their biggest competitors in the office supply industry.
Wayfair.com Integrates Flash Deals into Everyday Shopping Experience
Wayfai.com has announced the launch of Daily Fair, a new flash sale feature to engage shoppers with significant savings on an unparalleled selection of home furnishings and decor.
Rumors Fly with Possible OfficeMax and Office Depot Merger
Is a merger between OfficeMax and Office Depot just a few days away? Although the office supply giants are keeping a tight lip, there have been several published reports within print and online media pointing all signs to yes.