Doba Acquired by Focus Technology Co. Ltd

| MCM Staff

Doba, a sourcing marketplace for global trading partners and online retailers, has been acquired by Focus Technology Co., Ltd, parent of Made-in-China.com, a leading ecommerce platform that connects global buyers with Chinese suppliers.

Hudson’s Bay Co. Expands Into the Netherlands

| MCM Staff

Department store Hudson’s Bay and off-price shop Saks OFF 5TH expected to launch first stores in summer 2017 utilizing HBC Europe’s existing infrastructure and will utilize the same platforms such as information technology, procurement and digital support.

Michael Dubin Grew Dollar Shave Club Into a Lifestyle Brand

| Tim Parry

Dollar Shave Club founder and CEO Michael Dubin shared a dirty little secret with CNBC reporter Courtney Reagan as the two shared the main stage at Shoptalk on Tuesday, May 17. Men don’t like to shave. Here’s how Dubin transformed his 5-year-old company from a commodity into a lifestyle brand that has got men on board with personal grooming.

Sears Launches Pilot Appliance Store in Colorado

| Mike O'Brien

Looking to play to a core category strength, Sears Holdings announced plans to open a pilot standalone appliance store in Fort Collins, CO on May 19. If the concept is a success, it would quickly be rolled out in other markets.