Pier 1 Imports saw ecommerce growth during the first quarter of 2017. Ecommerce sales totaled $99.3 million, representing a 23% increase year-over-year. See how ecommerce played a role in overall sales and what the retailer is planning to focus on going forward.
The highest number of respondents to a January survey of Amazon sellers – 29%- said they planned to expand to Walmart.com in 2017, an indication of growing interest in the channel. Nearly half of them said it makes up 80% or more of their sales, with home/kitchen goods the most popular category. See what else the survey found.
Gymboree has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and expects to operate its overall business and the majority of its stores during the restructuring process. See what company executives had to say about the benefits of restructuring and what it means moving forward.
Reynolds and Reynolds announced that it has acquired TradeMotion, an ecommerce solution for dealers and manufacturers to sell automotive parts and accessories online to consumers more efficiently and profitably. See what executives from the company had to say about the acquisition.
Ascena Retail Group, the parent company for both Dress Barn and Ann Taylor, plans to close up to 650 stores in the next two years as a result of consumer’s shift to online shopping. See what the company’s next move is in light of these closures.
Sephora views mobile as a key part of the customer journey, and therefore it is doing everything to allow customers to discover, play and learn online and in-store. Here is how Sephora is engaging the customer throughout the entire customer journey.
Ulta Beauty reported a 70.9% increase in ecommerce growth during its first quarter. See what contributed to the growth and what the company’s plans are going forward.
2016 saw some huge developments in the world of ecommerce. From leaps in social media and mcommerce to pushing the boundaries of omnichannel strategies, ecommerce made some significant moves forward. So what is in store for 2017? Here are a list of predictions and trends to look forward to this year.
Retailers of all shapes and sizes are struggling to survive in the era of Amazon. Find out in which key areas retailers are falling short and why Amazon is capturing nearly half of every dollar spent online.
Ecommerce is growing. Global ecommerce was worth $1.9 trillion in 2016 sustaining double-digit gains year-on-year. Here are three ways ecommerce payment services are changing the retail landscape.