Chanel's NY flagship boasts unique fashion accessory

December 12, 2018

Chanel’s New York flagship store, its largest boutique in the U.S., is sporting a special fashion accessory just in time for holiday: a 60-foot-long…

Should retailers give up on UK's High Street?

Andy Wood, chairman, Go Inspire, explains why a mix of innovative and traditional channels is the ideal way of engaging with today's consumers.

Toys R Us' Geoffrey now a Kroger toys salesperson

December 4, 2018

While Toys R Us is no longer a toy store giant, its well-known mascot, Geoffrey the Giraffe, is still going strong and not out of work.

Walmart deploys Dotcom store technology to allow in-store website orders

December 4, 2018

FAO Schwarz reopens NYC flagship toy store

November 30, 2018

Iconic New York toy store, FAO Schwarz, is back in business with a new flagship at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

Retailers closed on Thanksgiving: Popular store brands pepper a long list

November 20, 2018

The list of retailers closed on Thanksgiving now tops out at 76, with some big brand names on the list.

What you can expect from this year's Black Friday

Trevor Sumner, CEO, PERCH, shares his expectations about the impending Black Friday: digital experiences that will excite, e-commerce and its continued rise as…

The good, the bad and the ugly: An outlook on retail in 2019

Puja Kartan, strategy director, Isobar US, offers up unique insight on how top U.S. retailers are faring when it comes to digital innovation and what those not…

Macy’s earnings bode well for holiday shopping season

November 15, 2018

Macy’s is pretty optimistic about this year's holiday shopping season given that it has increased its annual earnings forecast.

Walmart beats earnings expectations in Q3

November 15, 2018

Global retail leader Walmart beat analysts' expectations for Q3, reporting earnings per share of $1.08, compared to the predicted $1.01, and enjoyed a 3.…

Data is a Retailers Best Friend

One of the main challenges retailers face today is lack of data. You can’t drive revenue unless you understand your customers’ shopping behaviors and that’s…

Retailers Losing Billions in Revenue Due to Long Lines

According to a new study released last week, 86% of U.S. consumers have left a store due to long lines in the last 12 months. With customers leaving empty…

Target makes shipping boxes a bit more festive

November 12, 2018

Target is clearly heavy into the holiday spirit this retail shopping season as it’s redesigned its shipping boxes into what it calls "too cute to toss."

Target marks a milestone with new store

November 7, 2018

Target's first store in Vermont marks a milestone in the retailer's history as it now serves all 50 states.

Walmart.com expands shipping, simplifies item return

November 7, 2018

Walmart's e-commerce site now boasts more third-party products available via two-day shipping (on orders over $35), while the brand is launching the ability to…

Walmart BYOD helping associates work smarter

November 5, 2018

Walmart is deploying a mobile device associate initiative aimed at helping team members work smarter using their own smartphones.

Sears plans big liquidation sale, closing more than 142 stores

October 15, 2018

Sears will shutter 142 more stores and launch an extensive liquidation sales event as part of a bankruptcy filing announced Monday.

Boscov's taps Checkpoint System tech to boost sales, decrease shrink

October 8, 2018

Retailer Boscov's is using CableLok, a retail security system from Checkpoint, to drive sales while also reducing shrink in a number of its retail locations.

Lessons every retailer can learn from Amazon

Don White, vice president of enterprise solutions at Snapfulfil, says retailers have two choices when it comes to competing with Amazon: worry and not change…

Walmart, aka Jet.com, arrives in the Bronx

September 20, 2018

Walmart's Jet.com is leasing warehouse space in the Bronx, New York after what's been a lengthy battle to establish an e-commerce footprint.