June 11, 2009
Reuters: Gap Inc., which operates the Banana Republic, Old Navy and its namesake chains, said it plans to remodel about 50 Old Navy stores in 2009 and open…
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June 9, 2009
Best Buy announced 13 new store openings for its second fiscal quarter, the first of which opens in Alaska this Saturday.
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Supermarket News: Whole Foods Market stores in Manhattan this week are offering to take shoppers home for free — via rickshaw.
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MALVERN, U.K. — Iper Lando, the Italian hypermarket, has implemented ZBD's epaper for retail solution in its Conselve store in Northern Italy. Over five…
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Center for Advanced Retail Technology (CART) at Green Hills today announced a new partnership with BVI Networks, provider of comprehensive…
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ATLANTA — FUJITSU ADVANCED SOLUTIONS LIMITED (FASOL) announced the release of a new solution that will streamline operations for retailers that carry gift…
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Business Week: With little room to further cut prices or wow consumers with unique products, food retailers are seeking out new trends and technology that…
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Pan-Oston, provider of smart retail counter and checkout solutions, has introduced the newest model in its Utopia self-checkout product…
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BOCA RATON, Fla. — A&H Media Corp has announced its expansion of Digital Ad View's network of out-of-home digital advertising venues in the Southeast.
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Forbes: While many employers are firing, Wal-Mart is hiring. The retailer says it plans to create 22,000 U.S. jobs this year.
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The Denver Post: Air passengers soon could shop, reserve theater and theme-park tickets, and purchase vouchers for taxis and trains — all from their seats.
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Progressive Grocer: Although some recent consumer research indicates that you'll still need a crowbar to pry open the majority of shopper's wallets, the ORC…
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TORONTO — Earlier this week, Canadian Tire was awarded the Retail Council of Canada's 2009 Excellence in Retailing Award for "Retail Store Design for a Large…
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Ecast, a provider of place-based media, has launched "Touch Points," a series of weekly podcast interviews exploring real-life…
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The changing needs of retailers are prompting them to move away from traditional advertising and seek alternative means, including retail…
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PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Primera Technology Inc., a manufacturer of specialty color printers, today announced that its new PX450 Color Printer is now shipping.
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DALLAS — Retalix, a provider of software solutions for retailers and distributors, announced that K-VA-T Food Stores has selected Retalix Loyalty as its…
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — Through a partnership with leading online gaming companies, Coinstar will launch a line of digital entertainment products at U.S. retail…
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The Globe and Mail: Walmart Canada Corp. is finding ways to benefit from the downturn as well-heeled consumers switch to the discounter from higher-end chains…
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