RetailWire Discussion: Localization and limited buys

The pendulum has swung away from generalization and back toward localization, but retailers and brands are learning how to execute locally through their…

Report: Consumer definition of value is changing

December 2, 2009

The shopper experience study underway by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research reveals that electronics and department stores continue to see the largest…

Cyber Monday spending shifts to early mornings, evenings, less shopping at work

November 30, 2009

Retailers who were expecting strong Cyber Monday sales over shoppers' lunch hour may have been disappointed when those sales were softer than expected, but…

Number of Americans to shop on Cyber Monday nears 100 million

November 29, 2009

As online retailers put the finishing touches on Cyber Monday promotions, the number of people who plan to shop on the Monday after Thanksgiving may surpass…

Walmart, Amazon stir up holiday price war

November 24, 2009

The New York Times reports this morning that Walmart might have met its adversary, at least price-wise. Amazon and Walmart are waging an online price war on…

eBay opens first pop-up store

November 24, 2009

Home Textiles Today reports this week that eBay has opened its first pop-up store, a 5,500-square-foot shop on 57th St. in Manhattan. The store allows users to…

Cartoon Network launches build-your-own-DVD tool

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

November 22, 2009

Cartoon Network last week added a new feature to its Adult Swim Retail Shop: an interactive tool that allows users to build a custom DVD from a pool of…

Report: Consumers in a frugal holiday mood

November 22, 2009

U.S. households are expected to spend an average of $390 on Christmas gifts this holiday season, down from last year's estimate of $418, The Conference Board…

Retailers ramping up Cyber Monday promotions

November 22, 2009

Holiday shoppers looking for bargains aren't likely to be disappointed when they learn what retailers have planned for Cyber Monday. According to Shop.org's…

Shifting retailers respond to new 'season of discontent'

Smart retailers are combating the tough times with an organizational shift to a customer-centric focus.

JCPenney bringing back Doghouse campaign

November 18, 2009

One of last year's most successful viral retail campaigns is ready for its comeback: JCPenney announced that it is bringing back its "Beware of the Doghouse…

Report: Gift card spending to drop slightly

November 18, 2009

While they remain the most requested holiday item, shoppers are expected to pull back on buying gift cards again this year. According to NRF's 2009 Holiday…

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…

Report: 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…

Xsilva to showcase Mac-based POS at NRF

November 16, 2009

Xsilva Systems Inc., maker of LightSpeed, a comprehensive suite of tools for retailers, is set to become the first company to present a Mac-based…

NRF 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…

E-tail Clinic: BestBuy.com

The electronics retailer's site has properly integrated in-store pickup, but less-than-relevant cross-sell intelligence.

Urban Outfitters adds cross-channel tools from Sterling

November 11, 2009

Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company, today announced that Urban Outfitters Inc. has selected Sterling Order Management and Sterling Managed File Transfer as…

MarketLive Mobile lets retailers build mobile storefronts

November 11, 2009

MarketLive Inc., an e-commerce solutions provider for mid-sized retailers, today unveiled MarketLive Mobile, a mobile commerce application for the MarketLive…

Forecast: 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…