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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…

Executive Viewpoints March 3
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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…

News January 3
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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…

News June 5
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Can LivingSocial Help Groupon Climb Out Of Its Rut?

Groupon’s purchase of LivingSocial for a negligible sum may seem to provide further proof that daily deal sites…

Executive Viewpoints November 2
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Groupon Acquires Once-Valuable LivingSocial Site

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

News October 27
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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,…

News August 24
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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…

News June 15
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Do Layoffs At LivingSocial Signal The End Of Flash Sales?

The state of flash sales has been a fervent topic of discussion for a few years now, with the…

Executive Viewpoints March 23
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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…

News January 7
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