Toys R Us enters children's tablet market in time for holiday season

September 11, 2012

Toys R Us announced plans for next month's release of the company's own children's tablet computer, according to an article on WashingtonPost.com. 

Report: Retailers still conservative about investing in mobile

September 11, 2012

Retailers remain prudent in their financial investments when it comes to mobile objectives, showing tempered future plans for spending on mobile and tablet…

NRF going to court to block swipe fee lawsuit settlement

September 11, 2012

The National Retail Federation today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Federation to go to court to block the proposed $7.25 billion…

Retail Top 100 2012, No. 49: Dick's Sporting Goods

September 10, 2012

Penney tries to look boutique chic

September 7, 2012

J.C. Penney will attempt to break away from the sea of clothing racks that dominate most department stores and replace the layout with brand-focused groups.

Best Buy looks to improve employees as a way to boost sales

September 7, 2012

After a decline in sales and uneven store performances, Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly plans to put more focus on employee training, according to an article on…

Gender inequality may be decreasing for menswear

September 7, 2012

In perhaps what is one of the few gender wars won by women, retail is now trying to close the gap and offer fashion equality to men. 

Vibes releases mobile consumer report

September 6, 2012

The mobile marketing and technology company Vibes announced today the release of its first annual Vibes Mobile Consumer Report that provides retail brands with…

Cricket to go mobile with BizBox

September 6, 2012

Cricket Communications announced its partnership with BizBox mobilized structures for the creation of a wireless carrier mobile retail store.

Walmart revamps layaway to please customers

September 5, 2012

Walmart announced yesterday a consumer-driven change to its holiday layaway policy, extending the program and cutting fees.

Retalix acquires Cornell Mayo Associates

September 5, 2012

Retalix Ltd., a provider of software and services for retailers, announced that it has acquired Cornell Mayo Associates, a U.S.-based provider of store systems…

AVT announces automated self-service shops

September 5, 2012

AVT Inc., an automated self-service technology company, announced today the development of a new version of its VendStore24 system. The Corona, Calif.-based…

Back to school shopping drives retail revenue up 11 percent

September 5, 2012

U.S. consumers took advantage of back to school shopping this summer, according to findings from IBM. Over the months of July and August sales grew by 1…

Coachella Valley store to open doors for pop-up retailers

September 4, 2012

Retailers in California's Coachella Valley will have the opportunity to test their concepts in a new pop-up "incubator," according to an article on…

Seven ways to maximize small retail spaces

September 4, 2012

Retail space is not cheap, and making the most of a small amount of square footage is often the ticket to success of many small businesses. An article on…

The reality of retail therapy

September 4, 2012

Retail therapy could be the result of a mental disorder where people become addicted to shopping, according to an article in The Atlantic.

Walmart tests iPhone self-checkout app

September 4, 2012

Walmart shoppers may have another self-checkout option if the retailer's latest pilot program proves successful.

Hershey kit to unify brand presence

August 31, 2012

The Hershey Company announced the release of its first complete travel retail merchandising system called the "kit-of-parts" that offers retailers a range of…

Retailers to make lingerie high-tech

August 31, 2012

Trying on lingerie may become passé if the latest retail technologies from Victoria's Secret and Ann Summers are a hit with consumers, according to an article…

The power of Pinterest to drive online sales

August 30, 2012

Recent studies on the selling power of Pinterest compared to Facebook and Twitter showed that the more recent social networking site does not have much of an…