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Sears, American Apparel score big as least engaging brands

May 6, 2016

The top 10 least engaging brands includes some of the most prominent retail names, including American Apparel, Sears and Sports Authority, which filed for…

Virtual reality hitting Best Buy this week

May 6, 2016

Consumers interested in a virtual reality experience and wanting a live demo can get one at nearly 50 Best Buy locations this weekend.

Why POS is as valuable as electricity for the retailer

Running your wireless business without a point-of-sale system leaves you in the dark even more.

TD Bank ranks tops in customer satisfaction in Florida

May 6, 2016

The top Florida bank when it comes to overall customer satisfaction is TD Bank, according to the 2016 J.D. Power U.S. Retail Ranking Study.

Infographic: Why Mother's Day is a retailer's dream day

Mother's Day is one of the three favorite sales seasons for retailers, right behind the winter holidays and back-to-school season.

Payments key business strategy, reveals survey

May 5, 2016

More than two thirds of retailers consider payments, and the payment process and experience, a critical aspect of the business strategy but just over half…

New store designs and the case of the missing cash register

The design and build out of new stores are threatening some old tried and true stalwarts of the retail game, and the first casualty appears to be the trusty…

MasterCard grocery app puts ordering right in the kitchen

May 4, 2016

The Groceries by MasterCard shopping app, integrated in the Samsung Family Hub refrigerator, lets consumers buy food from online FreshDirect and Shop Right…

Discover taps FIME for terminal certification

May 4, 2016

Discover is engaging payment consultancy FIME to provide approval services for terminal end-to-end certification of its Discover Network and Diners Club…

Aeropostale files Chapter 11, closing 113 U.S. stores

May 4, 2016

Teen clothing retailer Aeropostale has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to support ongoing business with a $160 million loan.

Report: Customer attrition not a big concern for retailers, banks

May 4, 2016

The looming risk of losing customers isn't driving retailers and banks into action to stall such a trend, as just four in 10 are working to boost customer…

Latin America retailers embracing tech to drive customer experience

May 3, 2016

The evolving Latin America retail segment is embracing technology to spur sales and customer loyalty, with two thirds of retailers assessing shopper data to…

Droids vs drones: The war to win the "last mile" of retail

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Winning the last mile of delivery creates a major competitive advantage.

Sporting goods retailer assets to hit auction, store closings loom

May 3, 2016

Sports Authority is on its last leg of retail as it decided to sell off assets following a failure to reorganize under a bankruptcy action.

Clothing sales a bright retail sales spot in Australia

May 3, 2016

While retail activity in Australia, overall, isn't breaking any records, apparently consumer demand for clothing is getting big attention, especially…

Princely retail experience remains strong at Minnesota home furnishings shop

May 2, 2016

Minnesota retail storefront also a shrine to the man called Prince.

Sears Canada reinvention brings leadership, IT overhaul

May 2, 2016

Sears Canada is revamping its leadership ranks, deploying new technology and driving a cultural change in the quest to drive sales, profits and consumer…

Sales success begins and ends with engagement

Engagement can be difficult to measure, but there are ways to do it.

Amazon expands university pickup strategy

April 29, 2016

University of Connecticut students and faculty now have their own Amazon pickup location, the first in the state.