Merchandising News & Media
Digital 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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How to save the center of the store
by Jeff Weidauer — Vice President, Marketing & Strategy, Vestcom International, Inc.
The New York Times recently ran a piece exploring the shift in traffic from center store to perimeter in a typical supermarket. While the article was…
read nowUK retailer launches 'experimental' store
August 14, 2012
A UK-based general merchandise retailer, Wilkinson, is opening a new store and format called Wilko in Crawley, West Sussex, according to diyweek.net.
read nowPutting romance back into retail
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
Retailing has changed more in the last 3 years than in the past 3 decades. Actually, it is the consumers who have changed. They are shopping 24/7/365 anywhere…
read nowHello Kitty goes high fashion in Asia
August 13, 2012
Hello Kitty's first and only high-end fashion brand is heading toward its roots in Asia with the opening of 15 stores across the continent. Pynkiss boutiques…
read nowSame-day shipping wars begin
August 8, 2012
EBay is putting Amazon on notice. The online auction site is testing same-day retail delivery, a move that Amazon made a few weeks ago.
read nowRetailers trucking into the fashion world
August 2, 2012
Remember when food trucks were the cool "new" thing? Now, the trend is all about fashion. A few retailers in New York, Boston, L.A. and Portland have taken…
read nowNew display case lock makes it easier to protect the merchandise
July 27, 2012
InVue has designed a new retail display case lock to help prevent theft. The IR2 Key featuring PowerTouch technology assigns a unique-to-store code that times…
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