Multichannel Merchant Week In Review The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week

week of 10/12/2018
DSW, Authentic Brands Jointly Pay $375M for Camuto Group Assets
DSW and Authentic Brands Group plan to jointly acquire different pieces of the Camuto Group, which owns the rights to footwear brands including Vince Camuto, Jessica Simpson and Lucky Brand, for a total of $375 million, the companies announced.…»
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Walgreens and Birchbox Partner in Stores and Online
Walgreens is partnering with subscription beauty retailer Birchbox to build a Birchbox retail experience in select Walgreens stores, including a curated Birchbox shop on Walgreens’ digital properties. Here is how this move could be a game-changer for both companies. …»
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What You Need to Know When Going Cross-Border with Your Business
Deciding to sell cross-border can be an overwhelming process as there are a lot of moving parts for U.S. retailers to think about. In our latest MCM CommerceChat podcast, Melissa O’Malley, Director of Global Initiatives and Communications for Paypal, discusses what retailers need to consider when looking at selling into global markets. …»
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NRF Projects Holiday Sales Growth Between 4.3% and 4.8%
The National Retail Federation is projecting holiday retail sales growth of 4.3% to 4.8% over 2017 in November and December, or $717.45 billion to $720.89 billion, up from an average jump of 3.9% over the past five years. Here is what NRF had to say about the predictions. …»
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Sears May File for Bankruptcy Before Monday Debt Payment
As the Oct. 15 date looms for a $134 million debt payment, Sears could file for bankruptcy, according to several media reports. Here is a look back at what Sears has done recently did in attempting to save its brand from bankruptcy. …»
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