The sale of Retail Convergence, operator of online private sale leader Ruelala.com and e-commerce site Smartbargains.com, to GSI Commerce in a deal valued at $350 million highlights the success of Breakaway Ventures' unique strategy to invest venture capital and strategic marketing expertise into innovative consumer oriented start-ups.

GSIC: Upgraded - Oppenheimer upgraded shares of GSI Commerce from Perform to Outperform with a price target of $25.

GSIC: Upgraded - Oppenheimer upgraded shares of GSI Commerce from Perform to Outperform with a price target of $25.

Leading e-commerce and interactive marketing services provider, GSI Commerce Inc., today announced it has closed its acquisition of Retail Convergence Inc., a Boston, Mass.-based company that operates RueLaLa.com, a leader in the private sale space, and SmartBargains.com, an off-price e-commerce marketplace. About GSI Commerce.

E-mail Marketing Campaigns by e-Dialog and PETCO Recognized by International Academy of Visual Arts. e-Dialog, a proven provider of advanced e-mail marketing services and solutions, is proud to announce that it has been honored with two W3 Awards by the International Academy of Visual Arts . The awards recognize creative excellence in Web marketing programs from among the best interactive agenc...

Rankings Based on Employee Opinions of Work Environment and Perks. e-Dialog, a proven e-mail marketing service provider with offices in Boston, New York, Seattle and London, today announced it has been named to the Globe 100's Top Places to Work for the second consecutive year, ranking 42 overall.

Saddled with unsold merchandise amid the recession, makers of luxury goods are selling their wares through members-only shopping sites

New Approach to Marketing Based on Actions Around Transactions. GSI Commerce Inc. today introduced TrueActionTM, the new face of its full-service agency. TrueAction's new brand identity represents the collective knowledge of an agency built on understanding what turns users' attentions into actions - actions that can grow brands, drive revenue, and deepen relationships.

Sub maker fillsmarketing post. Eau Claire-based E&G Franchise Systems, owner of the Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs brand, promoted Veronica Miller-Deutsch to director of marketing. Miller-Deutsch started with E&G Franchise Systems in 2005 and has served as marketing manager for the past 1 1/2 years.

Leading e-commerce solutions provider, GSI Commerce Inc., today announced the company is scheduled to participate in two investor conferences during November. Conn's presentation at Lazard's conference is scheduled for Thurs., Nov. 5, at 4:00 p.m. PST. About GSI Commerce.