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RetailMeNot names eBay exec as VP
Austin, Texas - RetailMeNot Inc. has named Michael Jones was named senior VP, retailer and brand solutions. Jones joins RetailMeNot after spending the prior four years serving as VP of merchant development at eBay.
While at eBay, Jones’ responsibilities included sales, business development, merchant relations and operations for eBay's marketplace business. In his new role at RetailMeNot, he will lead the company's efforts to deepen its relationships with the largest retailers and brands.
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Survey: Retail execs embrace omnichannel
New York -- Looking to better respond to increasingly online and mobile customers, 70% of retail executives said their organizations have adopted an omnichannel strategy to link the consumer's in-store experience with the company's website, mobile device application and social media platforms. This strategy, according to the 2014 Retail Outlook Survey of 100 retail executives by KPMG LLP, will help create a seamless shopping experience for the consumer.