Retail - Department Stores News & Media
Sorry John-Boy, but Sam's Club is real
by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates
The Waltons of our childhood lived as a tight-knit family during the Great Depression in a rambling old house in the middle of rural Virginia. The Waltons of…
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Sofia Vergara for Kmart
by Jim Joseph — President, Lippe Taylor
Sunday night was The Emmy Awards, and although she didn't win the award for which she was nominated, the big winner was Sofia Vergara.
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Missoni for Target line sells out, raises questions
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
The partnership with the Italian fashion house moved a lot of product in a short time, but may have alienated shoppers.
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New Stein Mart campaign features heavy social focus
September 14, 2011
National discount department store Stein Mart, in partnership with its new ad agency, ArnoldNYC, this week announced the launch of "Love at First Find," a…
read nowMajor technology initiative unveiled by Macy's
September 13, 2011
Macy's Inc. has outlined a series of technology-related innovations being launched or piloted in its stores and online sites as part of the company's…
read nowNRF: Department, clothing stores are expected winners in final back-to-school rush
August 22, 2011
As the final days of summer tick away for kids around the country, more families plan to visit department stores, clothing stores and websites for last-minute…
read nowTarget unveils new e-commerce website
August 22, 2011
Target Corporation today unveiled its new e-commerce website at Target.com. Completely reengineered, the company says the new Target.com "captures the…
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Perception is reality: Why Wal-Mart needs to show shoppers the money
by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks
Yesterday's Wall Street Journal highlights that Wal-Mart's "aura of price leadership" has experienced a downturn since the recession, according to surveys by…
read nowBelk taps Oracle to transform its operations
June 27, 2011
Belk, the nation's largest privately owned mainline department store, has selected Oracle Retail Merchandising System to transform its business operations and…
read nowJ.C. Penney taps top Apple retail executive as new CEO
June 13, 2011
According to the New York Times, J.C. Penney Co. today announced that its chief executive, Myron E. Ullman III, will be replaced by Ron Johnson, the top retail…
read nowDebenhams in talks with Sears to expand into U.S. market
May 30, 2011
According to The Telegraph, Debenhams, a department-store retailer operating in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, with franchise stores in other countries, is said…
read nowRetail Success in the Sunshine State
by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks
What makes a store a local favorite in Florida? Knowing the Florida customer and addressing her lifestyle needs is the answer to Bealls’ success in the…
read nowTopshop launching secret pop-up stores in two locations
May 24, 2011
According to My Fashion Life, two Topshop clothing retail stores in New York and London will launch a secret pop-up shop hidden within each store tomorrow.
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Is 'America-washing' the next big thing?
by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting
Walmart CEO Mike Duke surprised analysts last week by announcing that the majority of the products the retailer sells are made in the United States. The…
read nowSears announces plans to expand beauty department
April 12, 2011
According to DDI.com, Sears Holdings Corp. has announced plans to expand its beauty departments in more than 100 Sears locations and online.
read nowNCR announces new growth strategy for retail industry in Brazil
April 10, 2011
As part of an initiative to strengthen its competitive position in fast-growing emerging markets, NCR Corp., a global-technology company and ATM manufacturer…
read nowNew 500,000-sq. ft. Shinsegae department store design opens in South Korea
April 3, 2011
With the first phase of its design unveiled late last year, CBX, the strategic branding and retail design consultancy, has announced that its Seoul, South…
read nowGlobalShop: Interbrand announces best retail brands of 2011
March 30, 2011
LAS VEGAS — Interbrand, a branding and design consultancy, revealed the findings of its most recent report, “Best Retail Brands 2011,” this week at the…
read nowJones Lang LaSalle launches social media tool in retail sector
March 20, 2011
Jones Lang LaSalle Retail, a leading retail service provider, has added live retailer social streams on the websites of the centers it manages. The new…
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Opinions vary on IKEA store 'maze' layout
by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance
Some think the layout is meant to be intentionally confusing.
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