GSI Commerce acquires Pepperjam
GSI Commerce has acquired certain assets of Internet marketing agency Pepperjam, which operates an affiliate marketing network and offers…
EBay sells Skype to private investors
EBay has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Skype communications unit to an investor group led by Silver…
Merkle appoints chief strategy officer for healthcare
Database marketing agency Merkle has appointed VP Pete Mehr, Ph.D., as chief strategy officer for its healthcare marketing practice,…
Walmart launches third-party marketplace
Walmart has partnered with several retailers, enabling the merchants to sell their products at Walmart.com. The program is…
SpotMixer powers video in AdWords
Google AdWords users have a new option for creating in-stream video advertising now that SpotMixer’s self-serve video ad creation…
Sears finds customers responding to thrifty offers
With its layaway program proving to be popular among Sears and Kmart customers for back-to-school, Sears Holding Corp.…
Digital music marketers turn up the volume
Even though sales are declining, CDs continue to be the dominant music delivery format in the US. However,…
Talbots’ new Web site focuses on customer service
The Talbots Inc. has relaunched its Web site with new functionality intended to align the online shopping experience more…
Catalogers profit from cost cuts
Though well-known catalog brands like Sharper Image and Smith & Hawken have gone out of business, and other…
Sears wants to spruce up consumers and their homes
Sears has introduced a pair of initiatives this week designed to help consumers spruce up their homes and…