Writing for Multichannel Merchant

| MCM staff

Yes, we accept bylined articles from experienced people for our website, and in some cases, the magazine. Contributed articles should be of service to our audience and provide clear information or advice about a specific topic or tactic.

2012 MCM Awards Info Request

| MCM staff

Thank you for your interest in the 2012 MCM Awards. The Multichannel Merchant staff is working on an MCM Awards overhaul for 2012. Please fill out the information request below, and we will alert you as soon as we’re ready to accept entries for the 2012 MCM Awards.

5 Ways Small- and Mid-sized Merchants Can Compete with Large Merchants

| Fred Lizza

Jacque Pelletier, founder of Fashion Connection, says that the ability to manage his inventory across multiple platforms has helped the business flourish and differentiate itself from local brick-and-mortar competitors. Additionally, the Fashion Connection, is looking ahead and readying themselves to take on bigger challenges such as mobile commerce.

Who’s Tweeting What About SOPA?

| MCM staff

Wikipedia and other sites are blacked out today to protest proposed legislation called the Stop Online Piracy Act. If passed as-is, SOPA it could very well hinder your ecommerce efforts. The general public is taking to Twitter to talk about SOPA. Here’s what people have to say.

Hayne to Succeed Senk as Urban Outfitters’ CEO

| MCM staff

Glen Senk resigned as CEO of Urban Outfitters on Monday, and has been succeeded by president and chairman Richard Hayne. Senk, who also resigned from the Board of Directors, will remain with Urban Outfitters to assist management with the transition, the company said in a release.

2011 in Review: QR Codes Become Mainstream and Mystery

| Tim Parry

The U.S. Postal Service, which is not necessarily known for being cutting-edge, deserves credit for raising QR code awareness to direct mailers. The USPS offered mailers a 3% discount if it used the 2D barcodes in its mailings over the summer.