Who is the master of your company's destiny?

by Dale Furtwengler — President, Furtwengler & Associates, P.C.

Who's controlling your business's destiny? Here are some simple questions to assess how much control you have over your business.

Retail Top 100 2012, No. 39: Pop-up shops

October 3, 2012

Survey: retail CFOs not concerned with showrooming

October 3, 2012

An annual poll by financial consulting firm BDO shows that the majority of retail CFOs are not concerned with the showrooming phenomenon. 

Hybris study finds consumers prefer to purchase direct from retailer, instead of via social media

October 3, 2012

The communication software provider Hybris announced the results of its U.S. 2012 Social Media and Shopping Survey which analyzed U.S. consumers' attitudes…

Walmart exec says no to Google Wallet, NFC

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

October 3, 2012

Mike Cook has been called the most powerful man in payments. As vice president and assistant treasurer for Walmart Inc., Cook is tasked with running the…

These Target training videos are a joke. I think.

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

We've all got that one family member who thinks he's hilarious, but he is not. Let's call him Uncle Kevin. At any family gathering, Uncle Kevin can be counted…

Merchant Customer Exchange adds new merchants

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Among the new group of merchants joining MCX are Gap, Dillard's, Bed Bath & Beyond and Dunkin' Brands.

Target app to support Passbook in iOS 6

October 2, 2012

Target announced yesterday its support for Passbook in iOS 6 on the iPhone and iPod touch, according to a company press release.

Outlet malls got a boost when the economy went bust

October 2, 2012

Outlet stores can thank the tough economy for a reinvigorated consumer base. According to an article on DailyFinance.com, outlets and factory stores are no…

Google removes shopping catalog from the confines of tablets

October 2, 2012

A little more than a year ago Google introduced Google Catalogs for iPad, followed by a similar app for Android. The apps were accessible only on tablet…

What every retailer must know about Gen Y, part 1

Millennials live two lives: one in real time and the other in an edited virtual world.

Axiom's secret sauce for customer experience in Dubai

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Last stop on my around the world tour of retail was Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. In a land of perpetual heat, it is easy to understand why consumers…

RIP customer experience: Seven reasons why customer experience is in danger of dying

by Colin Shaw — Founder & CEO, Beyond Philosophy

I am becoming increasingly concerned that the focus on improving the customer experience is heading the same way as CRM, into failure. I fear this as I am…

Nike's Chicago flagship reopens

October 2, 2012

Last week, Nike re-opened its Chicago flagship store after remodeling and expanding the retail space, according to an article on ballerstatus.com.

NRF forecasts 4.1 percent growth in holiday sales

October 2, 2012

Tempered by political and fiscal uncertainties but supported by signs of improvement in consumer confidence, holiday sales this year will increase 4.1 percent…

Retail Top 100 2012, No. 40: Deal-of-the-day

October 1, 2012

Saudi Arabian IKEA catalog removes women from its pages

October 1, 2012

Apparently women in Saudi Arabia stay away from IKEA stores — or at least they do in the Saudi version of the store's catalog.

Legal battle continues in Visa, Mastercard swipe-fee case

October 1, 2012

A lawyer representing retail groups opposed to the billion dollar settlement with Visa and MasterCard over credit-card fees charged to merchants, told a…

Macy's, Finish Line team for in-store shops

October 1, 2012

Macy's Inc. announced plans to open Finish Line footwear shops in more than 450 of its stores and online at macys.com.

Victoria's Secret opens new store at unlikely venue

October 1, 2012

Tonight's Monday night football game at the Dallas Cowboys' $1.2 billion stadium will offer attendees a chance to drink some beer, eat a few hotdogs and pick…