Dick's and Walmart suspend sales of semi-automatic rifles

December 18, 2012

While it may be a stalemate issue legislatively, some major retailers are taking action on gun control — for now.

Coca-Cola partners with HSN for multichannel merchandising

December 10, 2012

HSN announced recently that it will partner with the Coca-Cola Company to create multi-year merchandise, marketing and digital experience. 

CETW 12: NCR SelfServ 85 Slimline

NCR's Monica Hatchem demos the latest retail solution, the SelfServ 85 Slimline. The ADA-compliant kiosk features a 32-inch multitouch screen, as well as an…

Indoor mapping gives power to retailers

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

In-store navigation systems appeal to retailers looking to gain shopper insight and boost customer engagement.

Research points to puny layaway figures

December 3, 2012

Retailers may have been excited about the potential benefits of revamped layaway policies, but according to an article in the Houston Chronicle, several recent…

Thanksgiving and Black Friday spending round-up

This year's average ticket price spiked, thanks to less aggressive discounting.

Best Buy invests 50,000 hours in employee training on Windows 8

The radical new operating system is leading to the kind of products that people need to see and touch.

Tips for a safe and profitable Black Friday

From staffing and stocking to security, crowd management, and safety, the responsibilities are far-reaching.

FMA develops optics merchandiser with Leupold

November 12, 2012

Frank Mayer & Associates announced a teaming with Leupold & Stevens for the development of the Leupold Optics merchandiser. 

Pan-Oston performs logistics feat

November 12, 2012

Pan-Oston, a provider of custom and integrated retail planning and merchandising solutions, was able to deliver custom-designed merchandisers across the…

Walls + Forms showcases "pop up" stores in four standard configurations

November 7, 2012

Walls + Forms Inc. now has a standard set-up of four basic temporary stores at www.wallsforms.com/products/shop-in-a-box that provides an idea of what a basic…

Mattel, Walmart test virtual pop-up store in Canada

November 6, 2012

To help Torontonians celebrate the holiday season, Mattel and Walmart Canada have launched the first pop-up virtual toy store in Canada, providing a QR…

Blogger: The future of fashion is tech

November 1, 2012

A retail analyst on the blog Vision Mobile highlighted some trends around the latest buzzwords in the industry: "fashion tech."

JDA, RedPrairie announce merger

November 1, 2012

RedPrairie and JDA Software announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.

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…

Retailing 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…

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…

Gen 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…

Walgreens 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…

Investor 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.