Walmart Acquires Cornershop for $225 Million

| Daniela Forte

Walmart announced the acquisition of Cornershop for $225 million, an online marketplace for on-demand delivery from supermarkets, pharmacies and specialty food retailers in Mexico and Chile. Here is how this acquisition makes it possible for Walmart to leverage omnichannel in Mexico.

MCM Ecommerce&Marketing 9/18/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant STRATEGIES & TACTICS FOR THE B2B & B2C MERCHANT week of 9/18/2018 Walmart Acquires Cornershop for $225 Million Walmart announced the acquisition of Cornershop for $225 million, an … Continue Reading →

MCM Week in Review 9/13/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 9/14/2018 Google Strikes Private Deal with Mastercard to Track Retail Sales Google has had access to … Continue Reading →

MCM Ecommerce&Marketing 9/4/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant STRATEGIES & TACTICS FOR THE B2B & B2C MERCHANT week of 9/4/2018 How to Sell on Google Shopping The ecommerce behemoth’s vast product range, easy shipping options, convenience … Continue Reading →

Moosejaw Launches First Digital Store on Walmart.com

| Daniela Forte

Outdoor apparel and accessories seller Moosejaw is the first of Walmart’s acquired brands to launch a new online store on Walmart.com. See what plans Moosejaw has in place for this new venture.

Power Direct Mail with Online Data

| Bob Gaito

If you’re keeping up with ecommerce essentials, you’re using triggered email. Most retailers recognize the value of it but many don’t realize how valuable the associated data is when applied to direct mail and other channels. Here are some strategies will help you acquire new customers and market more effectively to the ones you already have.

MCM Week in Review 8/31/18

| Chris Intili

Multichannel Merchant The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week week of 8/31/2018 Trump Looks to Level Playing Field With UPU on International Postage Rates As he reviews … Continue Reading →

Tuft & Needle to be Acquired by Serta Simmons

| Mike O'Brien

Startup online mattress seller Tuft & Needle will be acquired by old-line mattress company Serta Simmons Bedding for an undisclosed sum, according to various media reports, as Serta looks to bolster its digital presence and gain back share grabbed by new online players.

Sears to Close 46 More Stores

| Daniela Forte

Sears Holdings Inc. announced it plans to close 46 more stores as part of ongoing efforts to streamline its operations, strengthen its capital position and focus on its best performing stores. Stores are expected to close by November.