NRF: Department, clothing stores are expected winners in final back-to-school rush

August 22, 2011

As the final days of summer tick away for kids around the country, more families plan to visit department stores, clothing stores and websites for last-minute…

GameStop PowerUp Rewards hits 12.5 million member mark

August 22, 2011

Brierley+Partners (B+P) announced that the PowerUp Rewards loyalty program, designed and launched in October 2010 with the company's client GameStop, has risen…

Infomercials and Groupon deals on digital out-of-home?

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Ad tech firm rVue expands its direct-response inventory; will this start a new trend in DOOH?

Walls + Forms Shirt Cube displayers now available in two standard models

August 22, 2011

Walls + Forms, Inc., a provider of displays, wall systems and signage, announced that it now offers T-shirt cube displayers in two standard models with a…

Target unveils new e-commerce website

August 22, 2011

Target Corporation today unveiled its new e-commerce website at Target.com. Completely reengineered, the company says the new Target.com "captures the…

Top 100: 15. Web-enabled POS

In years past, adding Internet connectivity to a store’s point-of-sale system allowed employees to access the retailer’s own e-commerce site and other…

ERPLY joins crowded mobile POS field

August 22, 2011

As if there weren't enough options for a mobile POS system, the market has welcomed one more competitor. ERPLY, a provider of cloud-based POS and retail…

Citi offers easy-peasy redemption option

by Sharon Goldman — Senior Director, COLLOQUY

As we mentioned in our most recent COLLOQUY cover story on today's "squeezed" middle class, offering flexible and simple redemption options is essential for…

Stipple aims to turn Web images into embedded storefronts

New service enables embedding of brand and pricing information, as well as links to purchase, within editorial images.

Survey: Consumers four times more likely to shop a retailer when they feel an 'emotional connection'

August 21, 2011

With holiday planning already underway, retailers are looking for different ways to reach consumers and drive sales during the 2011 holiday season. Typically…

The twenty-four hour WOW

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

Former American Idol judge Simon Cowell often commented that even though a contestant's performance was good, and sometimes even quite good, nobody will…

Anne Fontaine debuts new flagship store design

August 18, 2011

This month, Anne Fontaine will open its doors to its newest concept store at Highland Park Village, Dallas' premier venue for upscale shopping and dining.

Walgreens launches its Nice! store brand

August 18, 2011

Walgreens today officially unveiled its new store brand Nice! in stores across the country.

John Hodgman on how to save bookstores

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Comedian John Hodgman – one of the funniest people on the planet, if you ask me – was on The Daily Show the other night, discussing the demise of bookstores…

NRF: Shoppers using smartphones and tablets for back-to-school

August 17, 2011

With a little help from their smartphones and tablets, families with school-aged children are hitting stores and websites ready to tackle their back-to-school…

Opinion: The retail 'moment of truth' has run amok

Why trying to pull apart the Gordian knot of consumer motivation and label each piece is an exercise in futility.

Walmart pushes into urban America

The new small-format Walmart Express debuted in the U.S. recently.

The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City

The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City opened on August 5, 2011, fully leased with 83 stores. Stores include Nike, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Chico’s, Coach…

Perception is reality: Why Wal-Mart needs to show shoppers the money

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

Yesterday's Wall Street Journal highlights that Wal-Mart's "aura of price leadership" has experienced a downturn since the recession, according to surveys by…

Top 100: 16. Digital signage

Digital signage is transforming the customer experience by displaying targeted messages — including animated content — that can easily be customized according…