Retail installation designed for Puma on display at London’s Selfridges stores

February 24, 2011

According to WIDN.com, London’s Selfridges, a high-end department store chain, is presenting a retail installation for Puma, designed to showcase an…

What you can't teach buyers

by Dale Furtwengler — President, Furtwengler & Associates, P.C.

There are some things you just can't teach buyers. Nor should you try.As sellers, we can educate buyers on:

Tried and true, or tired and through

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

I was talking with a retailer Monday who discussed with me all of the changes and decisions she needs to make concerning her stores, including investing in new…

Are Apple Stores eliminating boxed software?

February 7, 2011

Apple's App Store has been an overwhelming success by anybody's standard, recently surpassing the 10 billion download mark. But does that success spell the end…

Landaal, Poptech bringing quick-to-assemble POP displays to the U.S.

January 31, 2011

Landaal Packaging Systems has entered into a strategic international partnership to represent and manufacture Poptech’s patented corrugated merchandising…

Pexco unveils AisleSmart line of merchandising tools

January 31, 2011

Pexco, a manufacturer of point-of-purchase merchandising solutions, has introduced AisleSmart, a family of six products that meet strict criteria for labor…

How Much is that Downy in the Window?

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Heard the one about the fabric softener and the sleepwalker? The punch line takes place in a department store.

Taking a CSI approach to retail

Bob Gordman walks through a post-mortem on the recent retail season, spelling out who the victims were.

ShopperGauge report examines in-aisle display effectiveness

January 6, 2011

The suppliers of the ShopperGauge technology have announced the release of a new case study targeted at answering one of the retail industry's top in-store…

Five things customers hate about holiday retail

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Repetitive music, crowded aisles are on the list of things that can send shoppers screaming from your store.

Aligning store labor and inventory leads to customer advocacy

Inability to integrate labor and inventory forecasts can drag down customer experience.

Checkpoint unveils 'retail RFID in a box' solution

December 8, 2010

Checkpoint Systems has announced an "out-of-the-box" Handheld Visibility Solution for closed-loop apparel retailers and department stores.

Reflecting on Virtual Success

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Macy’s has installed an interesting feature at its flagship store in Manhattan – a 72-inch digital “mirror” that enables customers to virtually try on all…

Lessons learned from Macy's: Going local can have big payoffs

A local strategy can drive sales, allow flexibility with promotional campaigns.

NRF: BVI Networks to show shopper behavior analysis tool

November 30, 2010

BVI Networks, provider of the RetailNEXT in-store intelligence system, will release its next generation software for retailers at the National Retail…

New CLEAR label protects high-value items from theft, doesn't obscure barcodes

November 17, 2010

Checkpoint Systems Inc. today announced its newest RF label series in its Enhanced Performance (EP) Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) labels. 

Target Marketing Hits Home With CoupSmart

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Marketers spend a lot of money tracking what we buy so they can tailor promotions to our specific needs. Now, we consumers can take that tracking into our…

MyMacy’s initiative customizes merchandise to boost loyalty

by Sharon Goldman — Senior Director, COLLOQUY

I was heartened by a recent Detroit News article that reported on a new Macy's initiative called MyMacy's, which allows managers to customize merchandise in…

Study: Most grocery shoppers want more information on healthy eating

Despite healthy-eating consumer initiatives, shoppers have not changed their old buying habits, behavior and perceptions.

Best Buy expanding Magnolia program

October 28, 2010

Best Buy is opening Magnolia Design Centers, the company's premium home entertainment and electronics brand, in two more California locations.