Microsoft Office 365 is an online subscription service that contains a variety of offerings, including email, shared calendars, the ability to create and edit documents online, instant messaging and web — all accessible via a variety of devices.

Gap has announced the acquisition of Intermix Holdco Inc., a New York-based multi-brand retailer focused on luxury and contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, for approximately $130 million in cash. The transaction was completed on December 31, 2012.

Intermix currently operates 32 boutiques across North America as well as an e-Commerce site, and has a “distinctive position in the growing market with clear competitive advantage,” according to Glenn Murphy, Chairman and CEO of Gap, Inc. in a press release.

Pier 1 Imports, a home furnishings and gifts retailer, has selected Demandware to deliver on the company’s omnichannel strategy, including an e-Commerce-enabled Pier1.com web site, launched in July 2012, and a new mobile commerce site. Both sites operate on the Demandware Commerce platform.

The Demandware solution set provides Pier 1 a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that serves shoppers regardless of channel, device or location and is designed to deliver a consistent brand experience across channels. Currently, the retailer operates more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. and Canada.