10 Things We Learned About Cyber Weekend 2013

| Tim Parry

Cyber Weekend 2013 is in the books… kind of, sort of, since some merchants extended Cyber Monday sales into Tuesday, and others even declared the week ending Dec. 7 “Cyber Week.”

Why Master Data Management Matters in 2014

| Christophe Marcant

As merchants continue to focus on improving customer loyalty moving into 2014, many are adopting Master Data Management technology in order to create a more rich and satisfying shopping experience across all channels. However, in order to achieve this and capitalize on peak buying seasons, retailers must gain greater control over product information and other master data in order to achieve omnichannel success.

2014 Ecommerce Predictions: What’s In and What’s Out

| Dan Darnell

Omnichannel, customer-centric, social, and big data filled the headlines in 2013. So, what will the latest buzzwords and game changers be in 2014? While there won’t be any surprises, a few trends will expire in 2014, and a few will be forced further into the lime light.

MCM Tuesday December 3, 2013

| Chris Intili

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5 Ways Retailers can Make Christmas Shopping Sparkle

| Bernard Luthi

Launching a pre-Christmas sale is a sure-fire attention-grabber, however there are many other ways that retailers can stand out online and on the high street, fostering loyalty that will last into the New Year and beyond.

Gap Inc. Expands Reserve in Store Availability

| Tim Parry

Gap Inc. announced Nov. 20 that it has expanded its reserve in store capabilities to all U.S. Banana Republic stores and more than 200 Gap stores in 15 major U.S. markets.

JCPenney’s Ecommerce Sales Rise 24.5%

| Tim Parry

Third-quarter net sales at JCPenney were down 4.8%, but its ecommerce arm continues to shine. Online sales through JCP.com were $266 million for the quarter, up 24.5% versus the same period last year and reflecting sequential increases through the quarter.

5 Tips to Increase Sales through Smarter Inventory Management

| Brandon Levey

As your business grows, it is inevitable that the number of online and offline sales channels will grow with it. In order to best maximize your efforts and keep your inventory off the shelves and into the hands of customers, here are five tips to follow.

Omnichannel Advantage Helps Retailers Gain on Etailers

| Jonathan Levitt

Pundits who predicted the death of traditional retail clearly spoke too soon. A year ago, it seemed inevitable Amazon would take over the world. Industry watchers predicted retailers like Best Buy and Target, with their overhead of physical stores, would soon lose the ecommerce battle. Here is why omnichannel strategies are helping retailers regain ground.