IBM buys DemandTec, adding to its retail portfolio

In a move that positions it to better compete against other vendors that provide comprehensive software suites to large multichannel retailers, IBM said it will pay $440 million for DemandTec, a provider of technology designed to help predict how consumers will respond to changes in pricing and product lines.

Posted 12/31/2011Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ E-Commerce Observer

What do the holiday weekend numbers mean?

Heavy advertising by retail chains benefited the web as much, or more, than stores.

Posted 11/30/2011Don DavisPost a comment

/ Press Release

Privalia Boosts its Flash Sales Business with IBM Smarter Commerce

Privalia is using software from IBM's Smarter Commerce initiative to connect with the growing marketplace of digital consumers who prefer to buy across online, mobile and social channels.

Posted 01/29/2013