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Zappos.com launches emerging designer program
February 14, 2012
Zappos.com today announced the the launch of its new Emerging Designer Program — a program developed internally by Zappos employees for up-and-coming fashion…
read nowWhat will the tech giants sell in retail stores?
February 14, 2012
Apple's hundreds of stores generate billions of dollars in sales annually, and its competitors are hoping to repeat Apple's success in the retail space.
read nowRaceTrac rolling out new design
February 14, 2012
RaceTrac Petroleum is building nearly 140 convenience stores this year, and some of them will be in the form of the chain's new 6,000-square-foot prototype…
read nowIn-store radio network expands Texas footprint
February 14, 2012
A professionally-produced, private-label radio station is now playing throughout 90 locations of Spec's Wines, Spirits and Finer across Texas
read nowUdi's Food using ShelfX self-checkout
February 13, 2012
ShelfX, a provider of a self-checkout and inventory management solution, announced today that Udi's Food will integrate the system to shorten customer…
read nowOfficeMax second retailer to pilot PayPal's in-store solution
February 13, 2012
PayPal is testing it's point-of-sale system in Office Depot Inc. stores. This is the second high-profile retailer known to be working with PayPal on perfecting…
read nowRetailers asking suppliers to lower prices
February 13, 2012
Suppliers should consider adjusting pricing models to help retailers planning to expand into global markets, said Peter Birtles, the CEO of Super Retail Group.
read nowIBM partners with David Jones
February 13, 2012
IBM has signed a multi-million dollar deal with David Jones, Australia's longest-standing department store group, to develop a cross-channel retail platform…
read nowBoomers buying more online products than Gen Y
February 10, 2012
Shoppers ages 50-54 lead the charge when it comes to purchasing health and beauty products online (52 percent), and shoppers ages 45-49 are purchasing more…
read nowFloral retailers gearing up for Valentine's Day
February 10, 2012
Valentine's Day flowers symbolize more than love; they represent prosperity for the retail industry. And business is looking good not only for American…
read nowKodak changing business focus, emphasizing retail kiosks
February 9, 2012
Eastman Kodak Company announced today that it plans to phase out its dedicated capture devices business — comprising digital cameras, pocket video cameras…
read nowGoogle may open its first stand-alone retail store
February 9, 2012
Google Inc. may open its first stand-alone retail store in its European headquarters in Dublin after a trial at a computer shop in London, according to…
read nowVirtual Piggy gives kids an m-payment app of their own
February 9, 2012
Mobile payments are about to get kid-friendly. Virtual Piggy, Inc. announced it has released a new mobile iOS application that will let parents and kids manage…
read nowWebinar provides simple overview of the complexities of EMV
February 8, 2012
Retail Customer Experience recently hosted the webinar "EMV is coming to the U.S. ...are you ready?" The live event, sponsored by Cryptera, is now available…
read nowDuane Reade wins design award
February 8, 2012
Duane Reade's flagship store in Manhattan's financial district took first place honors in the Convenience Store/Pharmacy category at the Retail Design…
read nowDesigner Michael Graves, Target to end partnership
February 8, 2012
After a 15-year collaboration, designer Michael Graves and Target are parting ways.
read nowIs Amazon Prime the next retail game-changer?
February 8, 2012
Amazon Prime may be poised to redefine consumers' shopping expectations, according to a blogger on MSNBC. Prime, launched in 2005, is a membership program that…
read nowTimberland stores testing interactive shopping experience
February 8, 2012
Timberland has launched an interactive shopping experience to help shoppers discover the great outdoors with Timberland gear, technologies and brand…
read nowWalmart unveils 'Great For You' icon
February 7, 2012
A year after pledging to develop a front-of-pack label that would give its customers an easier way to identify healthier food, Walmart Stores has unveiled the…
read nowConsumer Reports rates Costco as top major retail chain
February 7, 2012
Costco pleased shoppers better than any other retailer, according to a Consumer Reports survey of more than 26,000 readers, who told the organization about…
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