ebags

eBags Sees Cyber Monday Success

| MCM Staff

eBags announced that Cyber Monday 2016 was the biggest online day in history for sales, mobile, and site traffic. See what results eBags garnered and what its plans are going forward.

Toys ‘R Us Sells FAO Schwarz to ThreeSixty Group

| MCM Staff

ThreeSixty Group, a leading provider of branded consumer products to major retailers, has acquired FAO Schwarz from Toys ‘R Us. Terms were not disclosed. See what plans it has for the iconic toy company’s assets.

Bass Pro Shops Reels In Cabela’s

| Tim Parry

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Incorporated have entered into a definitive agreement under which Bass Pro Shops will acquire Cabela’s for approximately $5.5 billion cash. Here’s what this means for both iconic outdoors retailers.

Nordstrom

Nordstrom Appoints President of Nordstrom.com

| Daniela Forte

Nordstrom appointed Ken Worzel as president for Nordstrom.com. This move is to further accelerate the brand’s ecommerce, digital and mobile efforts. See what plans Nordstrom has in place and what other strategic shifts were made in leadership.

StellaService Acquires ICC/Decision Services

| MCM Staff

StellaService, a customer service company announced the acquisition of ICC/Decision Services (ICC), an in-store customer experience management programs company. See what this will mean for both companies going forward.

eBay Opens VR Department Store in Australia

| Tim Parry

eBay and Australian retailer Myer have joined forces to provide a glimpse into the future of shopping by developing and launching the world’s first virtual reality (VR) department store, which connects to the existing eBay.com.au API and allows Myer’s product range, pricing and stock information, which is updated in real time – a first for virtual reality experiences globally.

Creating an Emotional Connection With Your Customer

| Tim Parry

Launched in March 2013, Wildfang is an online and offline retailer serving up over 50 brands, including its own private label line, of women’s apparel for tomboys. At the NEMOA directXchange conference on September 14, Wildfang co-founder and CEO Emma Mcilroy will discuss how Wildfang is building a movement of badass women through a balanced use of emotional connection and consumer insights.