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Ebay Invests in Trading Card Company as Part of New Agreement

Ebay and COMC, which stands for Check Out My Collectibles, have entered a commercial agreement that includes an investment by Ebay in the trading card hobby marketplace. COMC employs nearly…

News November 30
Hearst is looking to the future with plans for an integrated ecommerce platform.

Hearst Looks to Lead Media-Driven Ecommerce with New Digital Marketplace

Leading media company Hearst is “embracing the digital economy,” with plans to develop an ecommerce marketplace for its publications across fashion, do-it-yourself (DIY), home improvement and lifestyle. The unified shopping…

News November 30
Party City has launched a new marketplace for party planners in Las Vegas.

Party City Debuts New Online Party-Planning Marketplace in Las Vegas

Party City has launched a new digital party-planning marketplace, aptly called Party+ Marketplace, that brings together local vendors and service providers with the retailers’ range of party supplies. The new…

News November 30
Pet care marketplace Rover has been acquired by Blackstone.

Investment Firm Acquires Rover Pet Care Marketplace

Online pet care marketplace Rover Group has been acquired by private equity funds managed by Blackstone in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion. Rover was created to provide…

News November 30

True Classic Boosts Post-Purchase Email CTR by 1.87%

True Classic’s use of the ParcelLab post-purchase experience and returns management solution has helped the T-shirt and activewear brand boost its email click-through rate (CTR) and open rate by 1.87%…

Features November 30
PepsiCo's Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Customer Officer reveal how the company's data investments have driven marketing and product innovation.

PepsiCo C-Suite Execs Reveal Strategies for Engaging Time-Starved Shoppers

The PepsiCo portfolio has evolved to include some of the most recognized, even beloved, food and beverage brands in the world. From the cola brand in its name to Lay’s,…

Features November 30

Why Ecommerce Retailers Should Prioritize Link-Building

Link-building is one of the most vital — and underutilized — pieces of the ecommerce puzzle. How vital? According to this study by SEMrush, more than 92% of sites that…

Executive Viewpoints November 30
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Digging into Thanksgiving Weekend Results: Trends & Predictions from Adobe Digital Insights

Featuring: Vivek Pandya, Lead Insights Analyst, Adobe Digital Insights Despite rumblings of a wary consumer, shopping results from Thanksgiving weekend reveal that consumers were eager to shop. For example, data…

Podcasts November 29
New commercial series from Walmart will be fully shoppable.

Walmart Brings a Little ‘RomCommerce’ to its Holiday Marketing

Walmart is tapping into one of Americans’ favorite holiday traditions — watching holiday rom-coms — for a new 23-part, serial ad campaign called Add to Heart that will be fully…

News November 29
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