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Dolce & Gabbana's secret: change with the times
December 25, 2007
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are two guys who 22 years ago started with 2 million lira — about $1,500 — in their pockets and…
read nowThe Tesco-Kroger connection
December 25, 2007
Wall Street Journal: Britain's largest retailer, Tesco PLC, opened its first stores in the U.S. last month, but Americans have already gotten a taste of the…
read nowIndependent merchants fight big retailers with selection, service
December 25, 2007
The Columbus Dispatch: This season finds independent retailers across the country dealing with a new set of economic challenges even as they still contend…
read nowTesco to carry Dell computers
December 25, 2007
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Dell and Tesco announced the availability of Dell notebook and desktop computers in Tesco, a premier international retailer with operations…
read nowRetail tech spending expected to increase
December 25, 2007
Associated Press: Stores spend $34.5 billion a year on all kinds of technology, from the cables and routers behind-the-scene to in-store devices such as price…
read nowHordes line up to cash in gift cards
December 25, 2007
The Arizona Republic: For those who love to shop, what happens Wednesday could be as exciting as unwrapping gifts on Christmas Day or during Hanukkah. Malls…
read nowNRF: Retail needs more qualified managers
December 25, 2007
USA Today: When it comes to careers, less than a third of college graduates think retailing has a good reputation, says the National Retail Federation. With…
read nowRetail buildings can be carbon-free by 2020
December 20, 2007
Retail Bulletin: A new report by the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) revealed that it is possible to reduce carbon emissions from energy use down to zero…
read nowReport says women are 'better suited for retail jobs'
December 20, 2007
Economic Times: Some of the biggest players in Indian retail are looking to the fairer sex, especially when it comes to dealing with killer attrition blues.
read nowTitanium system combines RFID, facial recognition
December 20, 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Titanium Group Ltd., a biometric and security solutions provider, announced the launch of a new product tailor-made for the high growth…
read nowReport: 40 percent of shoppers rely on directional signage
December 19, 2007
A recent study conducted by M/A/R/C Research found 40 percent of shoppers rely on directional signs while shopping. The group polled almost 23,000 shoppers…
read nowRetail Wi-Fi open to hacking
December 19, 2007
Security consultancy AirDefense recently published its "2007 Retail Shopping Wireless Security Survey," which found that most of the wireless devices in use…
read nowRetailers: make customer experience 'more theatrical'
December 19, 2007
A new report from Datamonitor shows that retailers are seeking to win back market share by making the customers' shopping experience more theatrical, with…
read nowRetailers to discuss 'green' initiatives at NRF
December 19, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speakers at NRF's 97th Annual Convention and EXPO, January 13-16 in New York City, will teach retailers how to Dream Big and Dream Green.
read nowHome Depot launches project-oriented store
December 19, 2007
RICHMOND HILL, ON. — The Home Depot Canada is changing the way customers shop for home improvement projects with the opening of its first project-orientated…
read nowOne in five shoppers will favor 'green' retailers this season
December 19, 2007
USA Today: One in five people surveyed said they will buy more eco-friendly products this holiday and shop more at "green" retailers that make efforts to save…
read nowNRF: U.S. should follow Europe's lead on 'hidden' credit card fees
December 19, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Retail Federation welcomed a ruling by the European Commission that hidden fees currently charged by MasterCard to process…
read nowBest Buy, Circuit City compete for NY holiday shoppers
December 19, 2007
USA Today: Consumer electronic rivals Best Buy and Circuit City are battling head-to-head in Midtown Manhattan this holiday season. The duel was set up when…
read nowMeasuring and managing the customer experience
December 19, 2007
Retailers must measure, manage and improve the experiences of their customers, in order to grow their businesses effectively.
read nowHarley-Davidson integrates HVAC with other in-store systems
December 19, 2007
Keeping one of the largest motorcycle dealerships in the world comfortable and efficient required an elegant solution as distinctive as Harley-Davidson itself.
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