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Report: Retailers benefiting from near-real-time BI
November 17, 2009
RSR's newest research study, "Using Business Intelligence to Help Control Outcomes in an Uncontrollable World," published in partnership with the National…
read nowReport: More holiday shoppers will pay with debit, cash
November 16, 2009
It's the year for a little more green and a little less plastic. According to NRF's 2009 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by…
read nowReport: Four ways Millennials will impact retail in coming years
November 16, 2009
Millennials — Americans born between 1979 and 1989 — are one of the largest demographics in the country and will soon be entering a strong growth period in…
read nowNRF announces top ten retailers for customer service
November 15, 2009
The NRF Foundation, the research and education arm of the National Retail Federation, has announced the top 10 finalists selected by shoppers in the annual…
read nowPhoto gallery: GreenbergFarrow redesigns the Manhattan Mall
November 12, 2009
GreenbergFarrow, a nationally recognized architectural, planning, development and consulting firm, served as architect for the renovation and repositioning of…
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Five things any retailer can learn from Apple
While most retailers can't lean on Steve Jobs for help with reinvention, there are lessons that all can learn from the Apple/Disney partnership.
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The Digital Signage Show: Inside Target's digital signage network
Target's interactive media team reveals some success factors of the company's Channel Red in-store digital media network.
read nowForecast: Smaller inventories, more price cutting for the 2009 holidays
November 10, 2009
The line between outlet stores and mainstream retail is blurring this holiday season as even upscale and luxury chains ratchet back their inventories and slash…
read nowReport: Social media, mobile phones are key retail influencers this year
November 10, 2009
Digital advancements continue to drive a new approach to shopping, with social media and mobile phones emerging as key influencers this holiday season…
read nowAfter last year's tragedy, Walmart prepares for traffic on Black Friday
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
November 10, 2009
With Black Friday on the horizon, Walmart is taking steps to make sure last year's tragic trampling death doesn't happen again.
read nowAltierre introduces out-of-stock sensor tool
November 9, 2009
Altierre Corp. today expanded its line of wireless products with the introduction of the Out-of-Stock Sensor Solution, which alerts retailers when it's time…
read nowResearch: Holiday retail outlook is positive
November 9, 2009
This holiday season could be a make or break year for many retailers as most cannot survive another year of suppressed sales. However, on the bright side, the…
read nowNRF releases crowd management guidelines for retailers
November 8, 2009
As one of the busiest shopping days of the year approaches, retailers are focusing on one key component of their holiday plans: crowd control. With the help…
read nowResponseTek CEM upgrade adds SMS surveys, new reports
November 5, 2009
ResponseTek, a provider of on-demand customer experience management (CEM) software, has announced the Fall 2009 release of its ResponseTek:CEM solution.
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Customers are buying down, and opportunities are rising, part 3
by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers
Customer-centric experience design is explored in this final installment of "Where's the Opportunity?"
read nowWalmart under fire for sick leave policy
November 2, 2009
Punishing workers for taking sick leave puts Walmart on track to be a major spreader of swine flu this fall, according to a new report by the National Labor…
read nowNRF updates 'buyer beware' product list
November 2, 2009
The National Retail Federation has added new products to a consumer alert about common household items being sold through some online auction sites, warning…
read nowSurvey: Returns fraud will cost retailers $9.6 billion in 2009
October 28, 2009
Though return fraud continues to plague the retail industry, changes in policies have helped companies see improvements in some areas. According to NRF's…
read nowDigital Signage Association to host free webinar on future trends
October 28, 2009
The Digital Signage Association (DSA) is holding a free webinar entitled "Digital Signage Future Trends" on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 12 noon Eastern time. In this…
read nowToys 'R' Us adding FAO Schwarz boutiques
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
October 26, 2009
FAO Schwarz, which was acquired by Toys "R" Us in May, today announced that it is opening branded boutiques in 585 Toys "R" Us locations. The company also…
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