The peak holiday season this year is beginning to look a lot like … last year, only more so in terms of customer expectations on faster delivery, flexible options and a mobile-friendly experience, retailers and experts told Multichannel Merchant this week.
Belk was able to up its engagement with returning college students during a recent Back-to-School Fashion Sweepstakes. See how the company used its social and mobile channels for the sweepstakes.
When it comes to selling seasonal merchandise such as shorts, snow boots, or costumes, proper planning is always key. Here are some tips to consider when managing your inventory for seasonal demand.
Chico’s FAS has announced it is exploring strategic alternatives for Boston Proper, the direct-to-customer women’s apparel retailer it acquired for $205 million just four years ago. Here’s a look at this weeks’ news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world… and more.
In a week heavy with retail financials from major companies, there were some clear winners and losers.
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Online sellers — what’s the key to winning over millennial shoppers this back-to-school season? These quick tips will help you reach and convert them.
If you’re a retailer who is expanding globally, with physical stores in different countries, it’s essential to understand the barriers and solutions for international commerce. While a product might be wildly successful in the U.S., it does not mean it will create similar demand in Japan or other countries. Here’s how to maintain your sanity.
Back to school shopping wasn’t cool when you were a kid… and apparently it wasn’t too cool in July. Back to school sales seemed to be slumping, and the season seemed to be taking on a new life a la the traditional holiday shopping season.
A Deloitte study shows that back-to-school shopping is now spread throughout the year; What’s more, surveyed shoppers favor smartphones over other devices for shopping information. Here are more insights from the results of Deloitte’s Back-to-School and Back-to-College surveys.