Sears testing concept shops for 'connected living' products

June 2, 2014

Sears has announced the launch of its new Connected Solutions store format. The 1,700 square foot concept is being launched at three Chicago-area locations…

Whole Foods’ paycheck may hinge on prices

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

People buy at Whole Foods because it stands for more than food, so simply dropping prices doesn’t solve its perception issue.

Checkpoint Systems launches new EAS tools

May 27, 2014

Checkpoint Systems Inc., a global supplier of merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry, has announced the launch of the next generation of…

Trend: Online retailers discover value in having stores

Companies that began as pure-play online retailers are discovering the power of having physical stores to build their brand.

Foot Locker launching Eastbay shop-in-shop

May 21, 2014

Foot Locker Inc. has announced the introduction of its latest retail collaboration: Eastbay Performance Zone at Champs Sports. According to the company, the…

Five steps for staging a successful pop-up shop

Many pop-up shops are thrown together at the last minute, and often, it shows.

Walls and Forms introduces exterior cart merchandising units

April 23, 2014

Walls and Forms Inc. has introduced exterior cart retail merchandising units designed for outdoor concessions.

Why in-queue merchandising matters (infographic)

The waiting line is a golden opportunity to reach consumers, but restraint and proper design are key.

Why certification matters

by Greg Swistak

Among the many considerations buyers should bring to the table when selecting a designer and manufacturer for their next cart or kiosk are the certifications…

Bang & Olufsen launches next-generation retail concept in North America

April 16, 2014

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its first newly redesigned store concept in North America at the new Madison Avenue showroom in New York. According to the…

Checkpoint Systems unveils new RFID label for apparel

April 8, 2014

Checkpoint Systems, a global supplier of merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry, has announced its new Zephyr 2 RFID label, which is…

Impinj introduces Monza R6 RFID tag chip for retail

April 2, 2014

UHF radio frequency identification platform provider Impinj Inc. has announced its Monza R6 tag chip to drive high-volume applications in retail stores and…

Walls and Forms adds slim line gondola

April 2, 2014

Walls and Forms Inc. has introduced a slim line gondola to its retail merchandising line. According to the company, it offers slim profile design, flexibility…

French retailer Leroy Merlin deploys electronic shelf labels

April 2, 2014

France's largest do-it-yourself and home improvement chain, Leroy Merlin, announced it will install Pricer's electronic shelf label system in all of its 12…

Modular construction and ROI

by Greg Swistak

In my last post, we talked about a few of the advantages of integrating modular construction into building projects for retailers, foodservice operators and…

What Whole Foods teaches us about visual merchandising

As much as any retailer can, Whole Foods embodies the notion that stores aren't simply places to buy things.

How to make a better wireless store experience

Expectations of wireless carriers continue to rise, not just coverage and pricing but also the in-store experience.

Gigwalk completes $10 million in Series B funding

March 21, 2014

Gigwalk, a software platform for consumer brands that delivers local visibility of in-store conditions, has announced significant company growth with the…

Retail roundtable: What could Radio Shack have done differently?

Is this once-great retailer going to go the way of Circuit City?

Tensator launches ImpulseQ Merchandising System

March 18, 2014

Queue management specialist Tensator today announced its ImpulseQ Merchandising System, a fully customizable, modular system that it says provides retailers…