Kobelli Jewelry Launches Localized Checkout Experience
Kobelli.com customers can now check out internationally via a localized, seamless checkout experience provided by their partner, GlobalShopex.
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Rakuten to Accept Bitcoin on Global Marketplaces
The integration with Bitnet’s platform will make Rakuten one of the largest ecommerce companies in the world to begin accepting Bitcoin.
NRF Proposes Achievable Solutions to Address Cyber Security Threats
The National Retail Federation presented Congress solutions to better protect consumers and help businesses prevent cyber attacks and data breaches. See what their plans are to prevent cyber attacks and data breaches.
Remembering Don Libey
Author, speaker, CEO advisor, Sherlock Holmes buff and direct marketing industry icon Don Libey passed away on March 14. Among many other game-changing contributions, Don was the originator and codifier of the RFM principle of direct marketing, a key factor in the success of many merchants.
Target Banking on $2.2 Billion Technology Investment
Target outlined plans for $2 billion to $2.2 billion in capital expenditures this year, with $1 billion going to technology investments including its supply chain and inventory management systems.
Marketplace Fairness Act Introduced in Senate… Again…
Here we go again… A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a bill Tuesday that would allow local brick-and-mortar retailers to compete on a level playing field with out-of-state sellers. The bill, in some form, has been introduced by Senate three times this decade.
Omnichannel Results Exceed Expectations for American Eagle
American Eagle Outfitters is seeing success with its omnichannel program, which contributed to good numbers for the fourth quarter.
Sephora Takes On Amazon with Two-Day Shipping Program
Beauty retailer Sephora is upping its ecommerce fulfillment game, offering customers unlimited free two-day shipping for $10 per year, a la Amazon Prime.
Chico’s FAS to Close 120 Stores, Lay Off 240
In order to rationalize costs and focus more on omnichannel, Chico’s FAS plans to close 120 locations through 2017, including 35 this year.
Free Shipping and Flexibility are Key Global Ecommerce Drivers
Convenience, flexible delivery and payment options continue influence online consumers worldwide, says a new study conducted by comScore on behalf of UPS.