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J.C. Penney targeting college living furnishings to drive sales
June 13, 2017
J.C. Penney is hoping a full-throttle focus on college kids' desire for furnishings will help spur sales though it's going to be a challenge given hefty…
read nowGymboree files Chapter 11, hundreds of stores will close
June 13, 2017
Gymboree, a children's clothing retailer, will remain in business but has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close at least one third to half of its 1,28…
read nowWalmart pilots self-service kiosk for fast online order delivery
June 12, 2017
A few lucky Walmart shoppers in Oklahoma City are the first to test an automated kiosk being used to distribute online grocery orders in under a minute.
read nowHandbags ruled in Mom's day shopping this year
June 7, 2017
When it comes to buying something for mom on her special day, a good number of consumers hit the handbag and purse aisles, according to a new research from…
read nowCVS revamps to lure in health and trend-focused shoppers
June 2, 2017
CVS is revamping beauty and skin care areas in stores in a quest to grab the attention of the health-focused and trend-focused consumer and the strategy…
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Can any traditional retailer survive the "Battle of the Bots"?
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
Chris H. Petersen says going up against Amazon is like taking a knife to a light saber battle. Why? Because the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
read nowMacy's RFID deployment may make for a text book case
May 26, 2017
Radio frequency identification technology isn't new, but RFID hasn't taken deep root in retail given a slew of challenges. That may change, however, given the…
read nowEx-Amazon guru now hard at work revamping Target strategy
May 25, 2017
Improving real-time delivery is the focus of Arthur Valdez's leadership role at Target as the ex-Amazon executive strives to help Target catch up when it comes…
read nowReport: Proximity tech a common factor among top retailers
May 23, 2017
A new study reveals that 75 percent of the top U.S. retailers have at least one thing in common: they've deployed proximity technologies as part of their…
read nowAnalyst: JC Penney needs to spruce up its fashion
May 19, 2017
While J.C. Penney’s store sales dropped across all its clothing lines in the past quarter not everyone is down on the retailer.
read nowAmazon prepping brick-and-mortar bookstore for D.C.
May 18, 2017
Amazon, which built its e-commerce empire on putting the physical bookseller nearly out of business, is now reportedly planning to launch another…
read nowBrick-and-mortar retail showroom boasts online mattresses only
May 18, 2017
Given the success of online mattress sales it's obvious not every consumer needs to physically test out a bed before making a purchase.
read nowMacy's selling top half of Chicago flagship space
May 17, 2017
Macy's has put the top half of its Chicago flagship store space up for sale, according to a Chicago Tribune report.
read nowTarget to test new restock strategy, next-day delivery in Minneapolis
May 16, 2017
In a quest to get orders into the hands of customers faster than ever, Target is prepping a new delivery and restocking approach that it hopes to pilot in…
read nowMacy's misses forecast expectations
May 15, 2017
Less sales translated into less profit for Macy's first quarter and the retailer failed to meet analysts' expectations regarding financial performance.
read nowFlowers don't rule Mother's Day, but gift cards are welcome
May 12, 2017
A new study regarding what moms want for Mother’s Day debunks one of the top holiday myths — that flowers rule.
read nowCoach buying Kate Spade for $2.4B
May 9, 2017
Coach is buying fashion icon Kate Spade in a $2.4 billion deal to create what Coach calls a "leading luxury lifestyle company."
read nowMother's Day spend may be a record-setter this year
May 5, 2017
Shoppers will spend the most ever this year come Mother's Day, averaging about $186 on purchase, reveals a NRF survey conducted by Prosper Insights &…
read nowBloomie’s gets its yoga on to lure shoppers
May 1, 2017
New York City's Bloomingdale's staged a huge free yoga class this past weekend in an effort to draw new shoppers and yoga clothing enthusiasts.
read nowYETI debuts first flagship boasting unique experience
April 25, 2017
Premium cooler and drinkware brand YETI's first flagship location in Austin, Texas boasts an engaging patron atmosphere aimed at inspiring shoppers to get out…
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