GSI Commerce

GSI Commerce is a technology and services company that provides e-commerce, multichannel, and interactive marketing solutions to hundreds of brands and retailers in the U.S. and internationally. GSI Commerce, Inc. was acquired by eBay Inc. for $2.4 billion on June 17, 2011. As part of the transaction, GSI sold its interests in ShopRunner, Rue La La and Fanatics to the newly formed Kynetic. Today, GSI, an eBay Inc. company, operates as a separate business alongside eBay Marketplace and PayPal, while eBay retains minority interests in ShopRunner and Rue La La. GSI is comprised of three business units: E-Commerce Services, Global Marketing Services and Consumer Engagement. E-Commerce Services provides an e-commerce technology platform for brands and retailers, in addition to multichannel, order fulfillment and customer call center services. The Global Marketing Services unit is comprised of e-mail and interactive marketing technology providers such as e-Dialog, M3 Mobile, Pepperjam and Fetchback, as well as a full-service digital agency, TrueAction. GSI's Consumer Engagement business unit is focused on providing unique ways to reach consumers. Currently this division is comprised of Rue La La, an invitation-only private shopping boutique and ShopRunner.com, an annual subscription service that provides free, unlimited two-day shipping and free returns from a collection of online retailers.

Menell, Mark S.

Director

10 past transactions

Fanatics

Acquisition in 2011
Fanatics, Inc. is a prominent global sports merchandise company that designs, manufactures, and distributes licensed sports apparel and fan gear. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates through various retail channels, including online, mobile, and physical stores. Fanatics serves a diverse range of customers, including professional sports leagues, collegiate teams, and media brands, effectively meeting the dynamic expectations of sports fans in today's mobile-first, on-demand market. With additional offices in California and the United Kingdom, Fanatics has established itself as a key player in the sports e-commerce sector, continuously enhancing its offerings to cater to the needs of fans and retailers alike.

ClearSaleing

Acquisition in 2011
Founded in 2006, ClearSaleing, Inc. provides advertising portfolio management technology that helps marketers identify ways to more effectively and profitably allocate ad spend across a complex mix of online advertising investments. ClearSaleing’s platform enables true attribution management through our patent-pending Purchase Path technology. Purchase Path accurately attributes profit and ROI across the multiple marketing touch points that contribute to and influence a sale. In addition, ClearSaleing is a thought leader in the growing scientific field of attribution management and founder of the Attribution Management Forum, the profession’s e-community for interactive marketers. ClearSaleing’s unique ability to give marketers telescopic insight into their online ad investment is attracting major brand customers, such as American Greetings and Nationwide Insurance.

FetchBack

Acquisition in 2010
FetchBack is The Retargeting Company. Retargeting means delivering your message to visitors after they've left your site. It's another chance to connect with visitors who saw your pitch and could become customers with the right follow-up. With their patent-pending technology, FetchBack gives you an easy way to talk to your past visitors. Your ads will appear when and where potential customers are receptive to your message. You won't be seen as an annoying, overbearing company but instead like a friendly voice that always seems to be there when it's wanted. FetchBack is now [eBay Enterprise](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ebay-enterprise).

VendorNet

Acquisition in 2010
VendorNet is a company that specializes in providing supply chain management software, facilitating real-time collaboration across various fulfillment channels. It offers both on-demand and licensed solutions, allowing businesses to enhance their supply chain processes. Additionally, VendorNet operates an omnichannel network platform designed to improve interaction between companies and their customers, thereby streamlining communication and operational efficiency. By integrating these functionalities, VendorNet aims to support businesses in optimizing their supply chain and enhancing customer engagement.

Retail Convergence

Acquisition in 2009
Retail Convergence Inc. is a portfolio of ecommerce companies leveraging a common platform, infrastructure, customer file and brand relationships. Current portfolio companies include RueLaLa.com and SmartBargains.com. Retail Convergence is a privately-held company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Investors include New England Development, Breakaway Ventures, Mugar Enterprises and General Catalyst.

e-dialog

Acquisition in 2008
e-dialog is a leading agency for data-driven marketing and digital strategy with offices in Vienna, Berlin and Zurich. The company designs, creates and implements digital campaigns, tracking concepts and cloud-based data solutions for companies throughout Europe. e-dialog is also a Google Marketing and Google Cloud Platform sales partner and a certified Google Premium Partner. As the organizer of the “Google Analytics Conference” and “ProgrammatiCon”, e-dialog is particularly interested in the exchange of specialist knowledge. Founded in 2003, the company employs more than 100 experts, making it one of the largest independent digital agencies in the DACH region.

Allurent

Series B in 2007
Allurent is a provider of hosted software-as-a-service solutions designed to enhance online retail experiences. The company offers the Rich Commerce Suite, which focuses on interactive merchandising tools aimed at increasing site conversion rates. Allurent's platform facilitates various stages of the shopping lifecycle, including browsing, selection, and purchasing, by delivering engaging interactions. In addition to its core e-commerce software, Allurent also provides development and project management services, along with expertise in research, ideation, interaction design, visual design, branding, and usability. This comprehensive approach supports retailers in creating effective online shopping environments.

Accretive Commerce

Acquisition in 2007
Accretive Commerce is a market-leading direct commerce channel provider, accelerating companies' growth through a fully integrated range of outsourced eCommerce, Customer Care, and Fulfillment & Logistics solutions and services. Accretive Commerce has a proven track record serving some of the world's best known brands such as American Eagle Outfitters, Godiva, Restoration Hardware and many others. The company combines unparalleled capability, scalability, and flexibility with lean six sigma process excellence to deliver its clients a better brand experience, greater revenues, and lower costs.
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