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Gift-Giving Service Wantful Shuts Down Suddenly
The gift site Wantful is suspending operations, it said today.News Byte
GRP Partners Adds HauteLook’s Greg Bettinelli
Greg Bettinelli, the chief marketing officer at flash-sale site HauteLook, is joining GRP Partners as a venture partner. It’s the first time the Los Angeles-based firm has expanded its ranks in six years. Prior to HauteLook, Bettinelli had worked at Live Nation and eBay.Some Last-Minute Online Shoppers Can Still Put Gifts Under the Tree
There are a number of ways to still get deliveries sent to your home if you don’t feel like fighting the crowds at the mall.News Byte
Facebook Tests Pinterest-Like Feature With Retailers
Facebook is currently testing a new layout with a handful of retailers, letting users “Like,” “Want” and “Add” product photos to a favorite list. Dubbed “Collections,” the feature is strongly similar to Pinterest’s user interface and feel, as both are focused heavily on buyable items with large potential for a move into e-commerce. Retailers in the test include such recognizable fashion brands as Nordstrom, Old Navy and Macy’s.The Next Blue Nile? Ritani Launches Jewelry Site With a Bricks-and-Mortar Twist.
Consumers will be able to purchase an engagement ring from Ritani.com, and can decide to ship it to their home or to a nearby jewelry shop.As Fab.com Hits Year One, It Enters the U.K. Through Acquisition
Within the past year, Fab.com has hit a lot of milestones: 1.8 million products sold, 4.75 million members and, now, three acquisitions.Voices