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MikMak Plans to Acquire Fellow eCommerce Platform Swaven
eCommerce // February 22, 2023

MikMak says it is going global by purchasing fellow eCommerce firm Swaven. The company announced the proposed acquisition Wednesday (Feb. 22), saying it would open the door to markets in Latin America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, all places where...

Brands Can Turn Social Video Views Into Conversions
Retail // May 10, 2018

Brands sometimes face a dilemma when it comes to reaching consumers online: how to drive sales without annoying potential customers. Some brands face a more challenging quandary: how to become cool again. Rachel Tipograph thinks the solution to both problems could be shoppable social video...

Shoppable Photos Create eCommerce Referrals For Retailers
Retail // February 07, 2018

News photos can showcase the latest in fashion and style of Hollywood actors, but it’s not so easy to purchase items from a celebrity’s wardrobe. Through a partnership with eBay, Mashable is making the task of finding that suit, dress or accessory a little bit easier....

Instagram Infomercials Have Their Roots In Vitamix Blenders
Retail // January 23, 2018

If there was a modern kitchen product in the 1920s, there was a good chance that William Grover Barnard sold it. A health food pitchman pioneer, he traveled around the country to sell all sorts of kitchen wares. And, when he came across the blender...

Quick Reads
DoorDash Expands Alcohol Delivery and Retail Media Offerings

June 11, 2024
DoorDash is introducing retail media solutions as it expands its alcohol delivery service. The company is expanding its alcohol delivery partnerships with several retailers, including select Food Lion, Giant Food and Stop & Shop locations, according to a Tuesday (June 11) press release. “In 2023, the total number of liquor stores available on DoorDash in […]

MikMak Plans to Acquire Fellow eCommerce Platform Swaven

February 22, 2023
MikMak says it is going global by purchasing fellow eCommerce firm Swaven. The company announced the proposed acquisition Wednesday (Feb. 22), saying it would open the door to markets in...