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Neiman Marcus shoppers can now charge in more ways than one
June 1, 2016
Neiman Marcus wants to make sure customers can enjoy mobile devices while shopping and is deploying phone charging stations nationwide to make it happen.
read nowPersonalized email content campaigns focus of new partnership
May 31, 2016
Bluecore and Olapic are partnering up to provide retailers with an authentic, real-time personalized email campaign option, featuring user-generated content…
read nowNew brand leaders taking helm at Abercrombie & Fitch
May 31, 2016
Abercrombie & Fitch has named two new brand presidents.
read nowAmazon opening second fulfillment center in Joliet
May 27, 2016
As part of its drive to speed product delivery Amazon is opening its second fulfillment center in Joliet, Illinois.
read nowMcDonald's strives to boost customer experience, all the way down to the bun
May 27, 2016
McDonald's is tweaking menu offerings and revamping service to make the customer happier, and the effort involves everything from longer toasted buns to the…
read nowDigital marketing spend to jump big by 2020
May 27, 2016
A new Juniper Research study predicts spend on digital retail marketing will double by 2020, hitting $362 billion. Spend hit $174 billion last year, according…
read nowCVS Pharmacy moves to shred paper receipts with digital experience
May 26, 2016
CVS consumers won't be stuffing 20-inch cash register receipts into wallets for much longer as the retailer is moving to replace the traditional check-out…
read nowRetailers can now hire on college-trained VR professionals
May 26, 2016
Illustrating the accelerating interest in virtual reality technology, the University of Arkansas is graduating its first class of VR professionals.
read nowLowe's RONA acquisition is a growth strategy move
May 25, 2016
Lowe's $2.4 billion acquisition of RONA, one of Canada's biggest home improvement retailers, is a growth strategy move, which will give Lowe's 529 store…
read nowSurvey: It's time to get personal with loyalty programs
May 25, 2016
Middle class consumers are expecting more than the traditional retail loyalty program and a personal touch to loyalty strategies can prove lucrative, according…
read nowApple's Union Square store is anything but square when it comes to design
May 24, 2016
It took two years but Apple's newly designed Union Square store in San Francisco is open for business and reflects the long-admired Apple design and flair.
read nowSports Authority hits final leg in going-out-of-business journey
May 24, 2016
Tomorrow will likely be launch day for going-out-of-business sale at Sports Authority as the sportswear retailer will soon begin shuttering all of its stores.
read nowOvertime pay impact will be a negative one, claim industry watchers
May 24, 2016
Analysts expect the new overtime pay rules to hit the retail industry hard, and some retailers will be hit harder than others.
read nowChinese consumers to get more options with Samsung Pay, Alipay deal
May 23, 2016
Samsung Electronics has announced an agreement with Alibaba in China that will enable Samsung Pay users in the country to make payments directly from their…
read nowGap pulls Old Navy from Japan due to sales dip, consumer disinterest
May 20, 2016
There will be no 'flip-flop' day happening in Japan this year as Gap is pulling its Old Navy brand out of Japan, shuttering over 50 stores due to declining…
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Saks Fifth Avenue opens revamped Houston store
May 20, 2016
Saks Fifth Avenue's Houston location is bigger than the first store established in the city, and gives greater focus on beauty and fragrance products.
read nowAmerican consumers wary when it comes to online activity, reveals federal study
May 20, 2016
Consumers are clearly a bit more than worried when it comes to online activity, citing privacy infractions and security concerns.
read nowConsumers spent $30B on moms this year
May 17, 2016
Mother's Day proved to be a $30.3 billion spend day for retailers with the consumer averaging $124 on gifts.
read nowJetBlue, Alaska Airlines score big in customer satisfaction
May 17, 2016
When it comes to airline customer service JetBlue and Alaska are at the top of the list.
read nowMyer expands deputy CEO role to include chief customer officer
May 16, 2016
There are two newly created leadership roles at Myer.
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