Groupon, The Nuclear Bomb That Kills Retail?

by Bob Phibbs — CEO, The Retail Doctor

  Think of the last time you received flowers.  Do you remember who gave them to you or the florist? Exactly, the person who gave them to you. The person that…

Report: Hispanic shopping habits more seasonal than most

September 14, 2010

The shopper experience study currently underway by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research reveals that Hispanic shoppers show a shift in shopping behaviors by…

Six steps for building a mobile retail presence

Millions of users are now engaging with retailers via mobile devices, and doing so more frequently.

Zoning in for Best Buyers

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Looks like last year’s fine-tuning of Best Buy’s Reward Zone loyalty plan is paying off for the retailer, but time will tell if it is delivering for members.

Walmart now offering branded mobile phone service

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 13, 2010

Walmart has announced the launch of Walmart Family Mobile, a wireless phone service powered by T-Mobile. Phones and service will be available in 2,500 Walmart…

NRF: August retail sales increase still reflects cautious consumer

September 13, 2010

The back-to-school shopping season finished on a positive note as retailers’ aggressive promotions and state sales tax holidays helped lure families into the…

Is the King a Pauper?

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

 What is it about Burger King...

The new SEO: How Google Instant will impact online retail

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The search giant has drastically changed the way it delivers search results. Will it change the way people find products online?

Who Needs Retail Anyway?

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

Social media and networks have diminished our need for middle-men.  From publishing to advertising, brands and consumers have unprecedented access to one…

Macy's announces Impulse Beauty store concept

September 9, 2010

Macy's has announced the rollout by October of Impulse Beauty, a new concept featuring an open-sell space of niche beauty brands to complement the traditional…

Jones New York launches in-store experience at Macy's Herald Square

September 8, 2010

Jones New York, a division of Jones Apparel Group, has announced the opening of an innovative in-store experience at Macy's Herald Square in New York City. The…

Amazon Mom program targets deals to mothers of young children

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 8, 2010

Amazon.com announced the launch of its Amazon Mom program, an opt-in loyalty program limited to parents and caregivers of children from prenatal through the…

New ShopperTrak tool delivers real-time store-level traffic data

September 8, 2010

ShopperTrak, a provider of retail intelligence solutions and services, has introduced Flash Traffic, real-time customer traffic data delivered at the store…

Survey: Despite economy, back-to-school spending holds steady

Households with school-aged children spend an average of approximately $404 per family on back-to-school items.

Amazon challenges GameStop, others with release-day delivery

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 8, 2010

Online retail giant Amazon.com is getting more aggressive in its head-to-head competition with bricks-and-mortar retailers. The company tackled bookstores with…

Hybris updates multichannel retailing suite

September 8, 2010

Hybris, a multichannel commerce-software vendor, has announced the release of its hybris 4.2 Multichannel Suite. This latest version of the software is…

Analyst: redbox business model won't work long-term

Streaming, video on demand prompt analyst to call the peak of the DVD kiosk market in 2011.

Opinion: The recession is over, if you're paying attention to customers

A look at two retailers on the right track, and two that aren't, when it comes to satisfying core customers.

Shoe-shopping with Friends in 10 Steps or Less

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Think of it as a virtual shopping trip where all your friends can offer their opinions and advice, even though they are not there.

RSR defines 'seven tenets of 21st century merchandising'

September 7, 2010

RSR Research's latest report, "Defining Twenty-First Century Merchandising: Benchmark 2010" dicusses seven tenets of the modern merchandise planning process.