Tesco still fighting uphill battle in the United States

Tesco's Fresh & Easy keeps pushing along in the U.S. as the chain recently announced plans to open its first two stores in San Francisco.

Old Navy remodel moves away from budget-buying image

June 5, 2011

According to Tampa Bay Online, Old Navy is remodeling hundreds of its stores to reflect a brighter, cleaner, whiter design, highlighting outfits rather than…

Create customer engagement through relevant assortment

Customer-first retailers approach product assortment as a form of storytelling.

Oracle unveils merchandising analytics application

May 26, 2011

Oracle, a provider of business applications and storage solutions, has unveiled Oracle Retail Merchandising Analytics. The software offers retailers a new…

Topshop launching secret pop-up stores in two locations

May 24, 2011

According to My Fashion Life, two Topshop clothing retail stores in New York and London will launch a secret pop-up shop hidden within each store tomorrow.

Iconic NYC men's clothier Rothman's relocating, updating

May 22, 2011

Rothman’s Men’s Clothing, the iconic New York City menswear retailer, is moving. After 25 years at Union Square Park, the store announced it has signed a new…

Action West Group selects Aldata planning software

May 22, 2011

Aldata Solution, a retail and distribution software provider, has announced a new customer for its Apollo Space Optimization solution. According to Aldata…

Mobile Monday: Aisle 411

The app shares store-level maps and product positions with customers via their smartphones.

Benchmarking your retail performance

by Lynn Switanowski — President, Creative Business Consulting Group

As retailers, we're always striving to do better. We have previously suggested that benchmarking can help give retailers the unique perspective they need to…

Three ways packaging can impact, improve the retail experience

Brands are increasing their focus on more distinctive packaging that attracts a loyal customer base.

Industry position paper goes beyond planograms

May 4, 2011

A new industry position paper, "Achieving Sustainable Compliance: Getting Beyond the Planogram to Maximize Profits," provides insights on the impact accurate…

Red Chariot retail immersion center to open in June

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Services are aimed at reinventing the shopping experience post-recession.

A Non-Crude Method for Lowering Grocery Prices

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Procter & Gamble has figured out one sweet way to bottle up its leading line of shampoos – and it might just help keep prices down.

Candy Rox opens first location in Rye, NY

April 17, 2011

According to Dexigner.com, Candy Rox, a cutting edge confectioner, has opened its first outlet in Rye, N.Y.

Brookstone announces QR code program plans

April 14, 2011

According to DDI.com, Brookstone Inc. has announced plans for a new Quick Response (QR) code program in 30 New York-area stores. Once scanned, the codes offer…

Rise of the thrift store shopper provides steady growth in resale industry

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Are shoppers willing to sacrifice customer experience, service for bargains?

Sears announces plans to expand beauty department

April 12, 2011

According to DDI.com, Sears Holdings Corp. has announced plans to expand its beauty departments in more than 100 Sears locations and online.

Nordstrom interactive window display encourages customers to 'touch the glass'

April 5, 2011

According to Nordstrom's blog, the retailer’s Seattle flagship store is featuring an interactive window display using Microsoft’s hands-free Kinect controller…

Sony opens new concept store in Los Angeles

March 30, 2011

Sony Electronics has announced the opening of the first newly branded Sony store in the U.S., which offers a new concept, design and customer experience. It…

Is it Time to Drop the 'e' from e-Commerce?

by Jason Goldberg — VP Marketing, MTI

Most e-commerce executives are focused on online sales, even though their actual contribution to the organization is far broader. In order to maximize the…