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JDA, RedPrairie announce merger
November 1, 2012
RedPrairie and JDA Software announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.
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How retailers can attract more male customers
by Dale Furtwengler — President, Furtwengler & Associates, P.C.
In RCE podcast #8, Kim Nasief, CEO of Measure CP, and I were asked if there is a way to attract male shoppers to stores. The generally held and widely accepted…
read nowRetailing 2020 Report predicts swift evolution
October 29, 2012
Consulting firms Kantar Retail and PwC Network recently released the "Retailing 2020" report that looks at key factors for retailers and suppliers in an age of…
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Here's why retailers should put up their Christmas displays before Halloween
by Bob Phibbs — CEO, The Retail Doctor
It's that time of the year ... time for the leaves to change, corn mazes to sprout up, pumpkin spice latte demand so strong Starbucks has shortages. And of…
read nowGen Y the target of Macy's brand expansion
October 19, 2012
Macy's is putting high priority on Generation Y with the retailer's implementation of its Millennial initiative. According to an announcement from the store…
read nowWalgreens specializes store design for greater community impact
October 18, 2012
Walgreens has had an innovative year. Last month, the pharmacy chain launched its first loyalty program and designed it for the mobile age. And, according to…
read nowInvestor blog discusses retail markups
October 17, 2012
A recent blog on MarketWatch.com highlighted the range of retailer markups and the effects they have on wholesale costs.
read nowDigital channels could change the common cybernetics theory of retail store design
October 10, 2012
According to an article on ITbusiness.ca, cybernetics theory is a stimulus response model used to guide shoppers through a store. When applied to social…
read nowTaylor Swift Stores opening inside Walgreens, Duane Reade
October 9, 2012
Starting this week, Walgreens and select Duane Reade stores will launch the "Taylor Swift Store at Walgreens," that will feature branded merchandise like…
read nowOutlet malls got a boost when the economy went bust
October 2, 2012
Outlet stores can thank the tough economy for a reinvigorated consumer base. According to an article on DailyFinance.com, outlets and factory stores are no…
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Axiom's secret sauce for customer experience in Dubai
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
Last stop on my around the world tour of retail was Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. In a land of perpetual heat, it is easy to understand why consumers…
read nowMacy's, Finish Line team for in-store shops
October 1, 2012
Macy's Inc. announced plans to open Finish Line footwear shops in more than 450 of its stores and online at macys.com.
read nowThe Walmart whale is making waves in South Africa retail
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
It is one thing to read about international retailing, but quite another to experience it firsthand. I've visited South Africa several times on safaris, but…
read nowCharlotte Russe looks to MICROS-Retail to revamp retail strategy
September 11, 2012
MICROS-Retail, a division of MICROS Systems Inc., announced a partnership with Charlotte Russe as part of the retailer's move toward an omni-channel retail…
read nowFrench company unveils 3D merchandising software
September 11, 2012
French technology company Dassault Systèmes announced today the launch of Perfect Shelf, a tool for retailers to use 3D modeling for realistic views of retail…
read nowSamsung's stores missing a page from Apple's playbook
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
My grueling travel schedule does not permit me to get out and see retail stores in Seoul. But since South Korea is the home of Samsung, I thought it would be…
read nowPenney tries to look boutique chic
September 7, 2012
J.C. Penney will attempt to break away from the sea of clothing racks that dominate most department stores and replace the layout with brand-focused groups.
read nowSeven ways to maximize small retail spaces
September 4, 2012
Retail space is not cheap, and making the most of a small amount of square footage is often the ticket to success of many small businesses. An article on…
read nowAround the world in 30 days, 7 retail stops along the way
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
I'm convinced that you don't plan an around the world trip ... they just happen. I get an amazing opportunity to deliver IMS Retail University workshops around…
read nowHershey kit to unify brand presence
August 31, 2012
The Hershey Company announced the release of its first complete travel retail merchandising system called the "kit-of-parts" that offers retailers a range of…
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