Branding transforms Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH

The luxury discount destination prepares to open four more stores in 2010.

Escalate Retail launches Clienteling app for iPad

May 23, 2010

Escalate Retail has announced the availability of its Clienteling solution on the iPad. Escalate Clienteling on the iPad helps retailers take advantage of the…

The War for Market Share

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

...watch the Verizon and AT&T ads. For years Verizon has been hammering AT&T with its coverage map, almost with impunity.  Finally, AT&T is…

Proctor & Gamble launches direct-to-consumer website

May 20, 2010

The Procter & Gamble Company and PFSweb Inc. have announced that a new online shopping site is now available for U.S. consumers. Named the eStore, the…

Walmart MoneyCard first to offer cash back on prepaid debit card

May 20, 2010

Walmart has announced the first cash-back incentive for consumers using a prepaid debit card. When customers use the Walmart MoneyCard to buy gasoline for…

Coinstar says some redbox releases not restricted by 28-day delay

May 20, 2010

Redbox parent Coinstar’s CFO does not see the movie industry’s 28-day DVD release agreements as a standard, according to a report by Home Media…

Top 100: 20. In-store Web access

A few other retailers already offer it — Best Buy and Borders, to name two — but as CompUSA struggles to make a comeback with new parent company Systemax, Web…

Slabb names PityArka exclusive U.K., Ireland distributor for kiosk, digital signage tech

May 20, 2010

Ruggedized kiosk, touchscreen and digital hardware manufacturer Slabb announced today that it has awarded PityArka exclusive rights to distribute the…

Should You Recruit Gay Men To Sell Your Merch? Maybe

by Bob Phibbs — CEO, The Retail Doctor

The Expressive is the spark-plug to your crew. They are the one that adds color, excitement and fun. Is that a gay thing? No, Bob Phibbs says it is an…

Walmart upgrades photo departments with help from HP

May 19, 2010

HP has announced that Walmart is rolling out the HP "Prints in Minutes" retail publishing service in 3,600 of its stores across the United States.According to…

Future POS adds digital signs to the point of sale

May 19, 2010

Future POS announced today that it has added a new digital signage module to its point-of-sale offerings.The signage module is included at no extra cost and…

New iPhone case turns device into mobile wallet

May 19, 2010

In the near future, customers may be able to use their iPhones as credit cards.According to Mobile, DeviceFidelity has built an iPhone case that will enable an…

Five trends to help retailers compete on convenience

A time-starved populace demands immediate gratification, but it won't compromise on selection.

Top 100: 21. Retail at airports

Shopping at airports while waiting for a connecting flight is no longer small potatoes. Indianapolis International Airport, the nation’s first big terminal…

Context Optional unveils social media tools for retailers

May 18, 2010

Social marketing company Context Optional has announced the launch of a new set of tools designed specifically for retailers. The retail offering is part of…

NRF: Gift spending is up for graduation season

Fewer people will buy graduation gifts, but they will spend slightly more than last year.

E-commerce wellness index up 20 percent in April

May 18, 2010

MyBuys, provider of personalized recommendations for multi-channel retailers, has released the latest edition of its MyBuys E-commerce Wellness Index, which…

Top 100: 22. Return policy changes

Employing new technology and softening some policies, cash-strapped retailers were intent on making the returns process as pleasant and easy for customers as…

Specialty outdoor retailer Rock/Creek revamping online presence

May 17, 2010

ATG, a provider of cross-channel commerce solutions, has announced that Rock/Creek, a specialty retailer serving outdoor enthusiasts, plans to replace its…

Retail Anywhere partners with JDS

May 17, 2010

Retail Anywhere, provider of POS software and services for midsize retailers, has announced its partnership with JDS Solutions as a reseller of Retail Anywhere…