Retail - Department Stores News & Media
Kohl's slices forecast, shares take a dip
May 23, 2019
Kohl's is revamping its profit outlook after missing expectations in the first quarter of 2019, and shareholders took a hit given a 10% drop in shares.
read nowDress Barn to close 650 locations
May 23, 2019
Dressbarn will shutter 650 U.S. stores in a move to bolster its financials.
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Lowe's, Crate and Barrel talk digital and in-store marketing and finding the perfect balance
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Achieving the right mix of digital and in-store marketing is a major focus for home goods retailers. Leaders from Crate and Barrel and Lowe's share insights on…
read nowBig Lots taps Reflexis tools for workforce management, budgeting
May 6, 2019
Big Lots Inc., which operates stores across 47 states, is using the Reflexis Workforce Scheduler to advance workforce scheduling, forecasting and budgeting at…
read nowTarget debuts 'clean' private brand
May 3, 2019
Target's latest brand, Everspring, is a household cleaning product portfolio that is clean and natural when it comes to ingredients.
read nowBig Lots taps Reflexis tech for workforce management, budgeting
May 2, 2019
Big Lots is using the Reflexis Workforce Schedule at its 1,400 retail stores for associate scheduling forecasting and budgeting.
read nowUnemployment claims dipped in mid-April
May 1, 2019
The number of unemployed U.S. citizens took a bit of a dip in mid-April and hit nearly a 50-year low.
read nowJCPenney to close nearly 30 stores this year
April 25, 2019
In early January the J. C. Penney Company announced it would close three stores this year, and now the retailer is expanding the list to the 18 mark and…
read nowFive Below prepping to open hundreds of locations this year
April 24, 2019
Discount retailer Five Below is getting ready to launch nearly 150 locations this year and said it will end 2019 with nearly 900 stores across the U.S.
read nowSimon Property Group pilots online shopping platform
April 23, 2019
Simon Property Group is piloting Shop Premium Outlets, an online shopping destination, in an effort to drive traffic to its outlet stores.
read nowJCPenney shelves Apple Pay after April EMV deadline passes
April 22, 2019
JCPenney confirmed that it stopped accepting Apple Pay,, in connection with an April 13th deadline that required merchants to retire old magnetic stripe…
read nowTarget adds sexual wellness brand to its shelves
April 12, 2019
Target is offering products from plusOne, a sexual wellness brand, across all 1,850 locations in the U.S. as well as its online store presence.
read nowOffice Depot, Alibaba join forces on co-branded e-commerce site
April 2, 2019
In an effort to stem competition from Amazon.com, Office Depot is teaming up with Alibaba on an e-commerce effort aimed at the small and medium size business…
read nowTarget piloting unattended snack bar with payment kiosk
March 22, 2019
Target Corp. is testing a self-service, grab-and-go concept that allows customers to pay for their items at a self-service kiosk at several of its locations…
read nowKohl's partnering with Planet Fitness
March 11, 2019
Kohl's is teaming up with Planet Fitness with the gym brand opening locations next to the retailer's stores.
read nowTarget launches premium wine line, lifestyle collection
March 7, 2019
Target is launching yet another wine-related initiative, a premium wine brand boasting bottles under $10.
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Target CEO: Earnings prove strategy is working; fulfillment is our friend
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Target CEO Brian Cornell said investments over the past two years are paying off, new small formats are being well received and its fulfillment approach is…
read nowWalmart greeters will soon be waving goodbye
March 4, 2019
The familiar greeters at Walmart stores are being transformed into 'customer hosts,' who will do much more than welcome customers.
read nowTexas-based retailer priming for growth
February 27, 2019
Neighborhood Goods, a Texas department store concept featuring dozens of brands as well as a communal event area and restaurant/bar experience, plans to launch…
read nowMarkdowns costing retailers $300B in revenue
February 25, 2019
A Coresight Research and Celect study states retailers lost $300 billion in revenue in 2018 due to product markdowns.
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