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Leanplum Raises $29M, Expands Mobile Engagement Channels

Mobile marketing platform provider Leanplum has closed a $29 million round of Series C funding. The round was led by Canaan Partners, with participation from existing investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield…

News October 13

BCBG Boosts Online Conversions 6% With Data-Rich Personalization

BCBG Max Azria is an old hand at personalization in the physical world, where it has been crafting strong relationships with customers for nearly three decades. In the e-Commerce world…

Features October 12

Macy’s To Launch Chinese E-Tail Site In 2017

Macy’s big bet on digital expansion is about to be tested in a key geography. The retailer will launch a Chinese e-Retail site in 2017 to increase its digital presence…

News October 12

Why Is Zara Sprinting Away From The Competition?

Inditex, the Spanish multinational apparel company best known for its Zara fast fashion brand, has caught the eye of consumers, fellow retailers and industry thought leaders alike. In the first…

Features October 12

Will The Mall Of America’s Thanksgiving Closure Set A Holiday Trend?

Over the past few years, an increasing number of retailers made the decision to stay open on Thanksgiving Day, garnering mixed feedback from consumers, employees and the retail community. But…

Executive Viewpoints October 12

WebLinc Expands Leadership Team With Two New VPs

E-Commerce platform provider WebLinc has appointed Pat Ferdig as its new VP of Channel Alliances and Channel Relations, and also announced the hiring of Bill Tarbell as VP of Marketing.…

News October 11
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Payroc Acquires iTransact Group To Expand Payments Business

Payroc, a merchant services and payment processing company, has acquired the assets of The iTransact Group, LLC, a payment gateway and merchant account provider. With the transaction, Payroc will be…

News October 11

Amazon’s Next Venture: Convenience Stores?

After establishing its first brick-and-mortar store and rolling out a nationwide pop-up presence, Amazon may be tackling another physical store concept: the convenience store. The e-Commerce giant may build small…

News October 11

Verizon Lays Off Retail Employees As Cost-Cutting Measure

Verizon has laid off employees within its U.S. stores as part of a restructuring within its retail department. The job cuts stem from Verizon’s decision to combine two of its…

News October 11
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