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Men who shrink from the idea of heading to the mall are increasingly heading online to flash-fashion sites such as Jack Threads and Gilt Groupe, which is preparing to spin off a full-price site called this summer. "I don't think shopping will ever be the pastime for men that it is for women, but men are increasingly taking charge of their wardrobe decisions" said Gilt MAN's John Auerbach. The Business Insider (5/12)       - Report: Full-price online sales grew nearly 20% in April
Online sales of products at full price rose 19.3% in April compared to the same month last year, and the depth of discounts on items promoted by e-commerce companies dropped 2%, according to a monthly index from MyBuys. Increased financial security among consumers and an increase in personalized offers spurred much of the improvement, the company said. InternetRetailer.com (5/12) - Should companies be gearing up to sell on Facebook?
 Most executives would have thought you were mad to suggest investing in e-commerce 15 years ago and today many are reacting the same way when it comes to the idea of creating a selling presence on Facebook, writes Social Commerce Today editor Paul Marsden. But consumers want to find shopping and deals from the brands they "Like" on Facebook, and Marsden predicts that the companies that aren't talking f-commerce yet will be doing so in the months to come. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Social Media (5/11)  | Akamai - The Right Partner with the Right Solution
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New retail technology is aiding retailers in their efforts to take the best parts of online and in-store shopping to redefine the shopping experience, a push that started with the introduction of QR codes that offer in-store smartphone users the chance to immediately access product data and deals. Interactive digital displays and other technology on display at NRF's Big Show earlier this year showed off a growing number of options for digitally enhancing the in-store experience. FastCompany.com/FC Expert Blog (5/12)  | Utilize the Zurich Enterprise Risk Management Healthcheck assessment tool to get a better understanding of your current ERM strategy with recommendations for improvement. Sign up for FREE access today! |
 | Companies in the News |  | | | - AmEx, vente-privee.com partner to take French fashion to U.S.
American Express has announced a partnership with French flash-fashion site vente-privee.com that aims to bring the popular European shopping venue to U.S. consumers. Ventee-privee's model is similar to Gilt Groupe, which sells designer overstocks at deeply discounted prices, and the company says it has about 13 million members in Europe. Reuters (5/13) - Is Gilt Groupe really worth $1 billion?
This week's news that an investor group had committed $138 million in new funding for flash-fashion site Gilt Groupe came with the revelation that the e-commerce site, which has yet to turn a profit, was now valued at $1 billion or two times its sales. Some analysts are skeptical that a company that thrived during the downturn by selling deeply discounted designer overstocks will be able to sustain that growth as the economy improves and sources for excess merchandise dwindle. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (5/11) - LivingSocial leases historic 7-story D.C. building
Daily deal site LivingSocial signaled plans to expand in the nation's capital by signing a lease on a seven-floor building near its Washington, D.C., headquarters. The company, which launched as Hungry Machine in Georgetown in 2007, recently won a $175 million investment from Amazon in December and recently announced it has raised another $400 million from an investor group. Washingtonpost.com/The Checkout (5/11)  | The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN
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