flash sales

Flash Sales May be Exciting, but They’re Also Risky. Here’s How to do one Safely.

Flash sales can help retailers boost revenue, attract new customers and enhance loyalty with existing customers. Consider that in the U.S., ecommerce…

NeWants Offers Gamified Flash Sales Platform

NeWants, a decentralized e-Commerce startup, offers tech, home and lifestyle products at up to a 95% discount through a socially driven gamified…

Hudson’s Bay Sells Gilt To Rue La La, Vacates Lord & Taylor NYC Flagship Store

Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), which acquired Gilt Groupe for $250 million only two years ago, agreed to sell the flash sale business…

Groupon Acquires Once-Valuable LivingSocial Site

Like its users, Groupon apparently can spot a bargain when it sees one. The daily deal site, which has recently transformed itself…

From $900 Million To $30 Million: One Kings Lane Shows Why Adaptation Is Necessary

When Bed Bath and Beyond purchased e-Commerce brand One Kings Lane in June for what was an undisclosed, all-cash sum, one fact…

Bed Bath & Beyond Acquires One Kings Lane, Spotlighting Flash Sales’ Struggles

Home décor and goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has acquired e-Commerce home furnishing company One Kings Lane for an undisclosed, all-cash…

Hudson’s Bay Acquires Gilt Groupe For $250 Million

UPDATE: Hudson’s Bay Company has officially entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gilt Groupe Holdings, Inc. for $250 million in cash, according…

Touch Of Modern Creates Curated Shopping Destination For Men

The behaviors and preferences of the male shopper has changed exponentially over the past decade. Once stereotyped as of someone who loathed…

LeftLane Sports Surpasses Six Million Members

In building a members-only business, retailers can generate a strong sense of community among their customers, leading to reoccurring sales and long-term…

Zulily #MyMomIs Campaign Drives Engagement For Mother’s Day

Zulily, the online, flash-sale retailer focused on the wants and needs of moms, has unveiled its second annual #MyMomIs campaign. Launched just…

Flash Sales And Daily Deals: A Passing Fad?

Flash sale and daily deals retailers, such as Gilt Groupe and Rue La La, shook up the traditional commerce model when they…

Holiday Results Call Price-Matching Policies Into Question

During the 2013 holiday season, retailers relied on time-sensitive deals, flash sales, door-busters and price-matching policies to drive sales. Faced with a…

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