DSW, Authentic Brands Jointly Pay $375M for Camuto Group Assets

| Mike O'Brien

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.

Alexa Voice Skill Added to ShippingEasy for Ecommerce Fulfillment

| Mike O'Brien

Given all the emphasis on the potential for voice assistants in commerce, it was inevitable that the capability would come to the ecommerce fulfillment center, and ShippingEasy has done so with a new Alexa skill that integrates with its shipping software.

Walgreens and Birchbox Partner in Stores and Online

| Daniela Forte

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.

MCM Week in Review 10/12/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant 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 … Continue Reading →

Kroger and Walgreens Join Forces in Cincinnati-Area Pilot

| Mike O'Brien

In the continuing saga of strange bedfellows teaming up to combat the threat of Amazon, a Kroger/Walgreens pilot in northern Kentucky outside Cincinnati allows shoppers to pick up Kroger orders at 13 select Walgreens and purchase Kroger products while there.

Toys R Us, Geoffrey Looking to Come Back Again

| Mike O'Brien

Toys R Us, the on-again, off-again toy retailer, is looking for another reboot, less than four months after closing its remaining stores, according to investors that acquired its assets out of bankruptcy court.

Walmart Acquires Eloquii, Adds Another Brand to Its Growing Stable

| Daniela Forte

Walmart announced the acquisition of plus-sized fashion retailer Eloquii, joining a long list of hot brands and marketplaces that have been acquired by the world’s largest retailer, including Jet.com, Bonobos and Modcloth. Here are the details of the acquisition.

MCM Week in Review 10/5/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 10/5/2018 Kroger and Walgreens Join Forces in Cincinnati-Area Pilot In the continuing saga of strange bedfellows … Continue Reading →