Company prediction that digital sales may eventually account for 50% of all sales has observers buzzing. Read the whole story
Sold only on Walmart's websites, the 200-piece collection is priced from $18 for a vase to $899 for a mid-century sofa. Read the whole story
Forrester predicts smartphones will influence 32% of offline retail sales in the U.S., which means retailers "must now meld the physical and digital worlds." Read the whole story
D2C brands are using creative strategies to make TV advertising as effective and accountable as search and social marketing. Read the whole story
With mass customization, Amazon could control a whole new category of direct-to-consumer e-tailing, from apparel to electronics. Read the whole story
Nielsen ad data indicates that humorous ads have stronger brand memorability. Read the whole story
Mother's Day emails can be traumatic for people suffering from grief, a politician warns. Read the whole story
That was one conclusion from a panel at the 4As conference in Washington exploring how marketers can shape consumer experiences with brands. Read the whole story