Digital investments key factor in sales growth at J.C. Penney

January 7, 2016

Unlike its competitor Macy's, J.C. Penney is celebrating a sales spike despite warm weather that hindered apparel sales this holiday season and credits its…

Apple’s retail leader took home nearly $26M in 2015

January 7, 2016

Leaving Burberry is proving to be a lucrative career move for Apple’s retail segment chief given compensation hit $25.8 million in 2015.

Macy's revamp brings layoffs, store closings and deeper ecommerce investment

January 7, 2016

While it's eliminating thousands of job positions the legacy retailer aims to expand ecommerce investment given robust growth in online sales.

Amazon enjoys robust Cyber Monday sales spike

January 6, 2016

Top worldwide ecommerce player sees 40 percent jump in sales orders compared to a year ago.

Gun sales shoot up as proposed regs loom, consumer demand spikes

January 5, 2016

Gun retailer expects big sales surge due to consumer safety concerns and proposed regs coming into play.

Target store chief veteran gets the ax

January 5, 2016

The corporate reshuffling at Target continues with another legacy leader taking leave.

Apple might have bigger plans for iOS payments

January 4, 2016

The company has filed a patent on a system that would give iPhone users the ability to transfer funds to others through texts, phone call and email.

Apple aims to draw out the artist in iPhone, iPad user base

January 1, 2016

Apple will debut new creative and artistic workshops for device users.

Manhattan Toys 'R' Us closes doors as new year arrives

December 31, 2015

One of New York City’s Times Square retail icons closed its doors this week, with children and adults alike not feeling very jolly about the prospect of never…

Consumers show love for Apple devices during holiday season

December 30, 2015

Phablets made a big comeback in the gift giving season which proved lucrative for Apple as the year comes to an end.

Retailers, online and off, enjoy robust holiday shopping experiences

December 29, 2015

The retail holiday sweet spot was furniture purchases as consumers were in a jolly mood to shop, with overall spending jumping 7.9 percent over last year and…

Holiday season proves record-breaking for Amazon

December 29, 2015

It was a happy, happy holiday season for the world's biggest etailer.

Etailer offers unique customer experience in inventory redux strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

December 29, 2015

Everlane, a clothing etailer, hopes to reduce inventory by allowing shoppers to choose one of three price points on certain clothing in a special five-day…

U.K. to Nestle: Stop marketing Nesquik as healthful breakfast option

December 24, 2015

Advertising regulator tells Nestle to stop marketing Nesquick as a healthful breakfast option in the U.K.

Holiday time getting more digital and what it means for retailers

December 24, 2015

If you whip out your smartphone during the holiday meals at least half the table will likely be annoyed unless you're doing photo snapping.

Study: Gift card popularity remains high, consumers eager for mobile storage

December 23, 2015

Gift cards are a popular retail consumer focus this holiday season but they’re also a last-minute gift purchase before the big day.

Amazon mulling air freight service operation, claims reports

December 22, 2015

Amazon isn’t just looking to drones to provide faster and more efficient shipping and delivery operations.

Federal regulators reject latest Staples-Office Depot merger proposal

December 22, 2015

Staples isn’t likely to get the gift it was hoping for this holiday season: federal approval of its move to merge with competitor Office Depot.

Amazon grabs early online holiday sales share

December 22, 2015

Amazon takes top rank in early holiday consumer spending.

Mystery Santas deliver random retail acts of kindness

December 21, 2015

It’s a story that would warm even the Grinch’s cold heart.