H&M Discontinues Its Catalog After 39 Years

| Daniela Forte

H&M has discontinued its catalog after 39 years in an effort to be relevant, convenient and inspiring, the company said. Here is look at H&M’s catalog history and whether or not the catalog is still a channel of choice for retailers.

The Clock is Ticking: Take Multichannel Merchant’s MCM Outlook Today

| Mike O'Brien

What major trends are driving changes in direct-to-customer commerce, and what do they mean for your business? And how are they impacting professionals in operations and fulfillment, catalog and ecommerce and marketing? Make your voice heard—complete the survey today for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.

Assessing California Prop 65 Impacts on Ecommerce, Catalog Content

| Brian Barry

On Aug. 30, amendments to California’s Prop 65 will require specific identification in all labeling and product descriptions – print and online – when items contain known carcinogens or can be toxic to reproductive health. Find out what these changes mean and how they will impact you if you sell to customers in California.

Amazon May Launch a Holiday Toy Catalog

| Daniela Forte

With the demise of Toys R Us, Amazon is looking to fill the gap by launching a toy catalog this holiday season, mailing it to millions of U.S. households and distributing it at Whole Foods Markets. See how else Amazon is embracing more traditional retail approaches.

The State of the Catalog is Alive and Well

| Daniela Forte

While branding remains the top function for catalog, innovative merchants are leveraging their catalogs to drive customers online and provide inspiration through imagery. In this report by Multichannel Merchant, find out why the catalog is still an important marketing tool for merchants.