Avon Buys U.K. Skincare Brand
Avon Products has acquired Liz Earle Beauty Co., a privately held U.K. brand of naturally active skincare products. Terms of the all-cash deal, which closed March 25, were not disclosed.
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USPS VP: It’s Time to Implement Five-Day Mail Delivery
With first-class mail slowly eroding away, the time is now to implement five-day delivery, according to Sam Pulcrano, vice president of sustainability for the U.S. Postal Service.
Live from SES NY: Merchants Need to Bring Ratings and Reviews Home
New York–You’re interested in a comforter on IKEA’s e-commerce Website, but you’re not sure what the furniture and home goods merchant
Delia’s Down in Q4, Up Slightly for 2009
Fourth-quarter sales at Delia
A Solid Fourth Quarter for Sonoma
Fourth-quarter sales for cataloger/retailer Williams-Sonoma increased 8.1%, to 1.09 billion, up from $1.008 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008
Live from the MRC Conference: Foiling Friendly Fraud
Friendly fraud now accounts for one-third of total fraud losses for merchants that accept online payments, according to Bob Botelle, executive vice president, merchant services, for payments management company Litle & Co.
Live from the MRC Conference: Visa Economist Provides Economic Outlook
Speaking at the Merchant Risk Council
Live from NEMOA: Keeping Up With The Changing Consumer
The consumer is changing
Live from NEMOA: Engage Customers In E-mail Marketing
E-mail marketing continues to provide the highest ROI of all marketing channels. But marketers could probably be doing a better job leveraging the medium
Live from NEMOA: Why Your Brand Should Be Like Elvis
Do you want to make your brand relevant in today’s mercurial consumer market? Then set yourself apart. Find one simple truth. Specialize. Be consistent. And be origina