Pretty Green adds virtual fitting room Fits.me

August 25, 2011

Pretty Green, the British clothing label founded and designed by Liam Gallagher, is launching the Fits.me Virtual Fitting Room tool on its e-commerce website.

NRF: Department, clothing stores are expected winners in final back-to-school rush

August 22, 2011

As the final days of summer tick away for kids around the country, more families plan to visit department stores, clothing stores and websites for last-minute…

Anne Fontaine debuts new flagship store design

August 18, 2011

This month, Anne Fontaine will open its doors to its newest concept store at Highland Park Village, Dallas' premier venue for upscale shopping and dining.

Talbots: Neither here nor there

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

A few years ago, I had a skirt hemmed because the salesperson remarked that the original hem was “neither here nor there.”  Fortunately, the store’s in-house…

Fits.me virtual fitting room launches in the US

August 9, 2011

Fits.me, a bio-robotic virtual fitting room for e-commerce apparel websites, yesterday announced it will launch in the U.S. on the Park & Bond luxury…

Luxottica enters Israeli market with Erroca purchase

August 7, 2011

International eyeware manufacturer and retailer Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Erroca, a sunglass specialty…

New Wrinkle in the Advertising World

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Cosmetics companies have given a new meaning to the term “beauty before age,” and it’s gotten them the old heave-ho in Britain.

A&F reveals details of new Paris flagship store

July 20, 2011

Perched on the Champs Elysees, Abercrombie & Fitch's newest flagship store in the heart of Paris boasts 31,000 square feet over four floors of richly…

Nike redesigns its London 1948 retail space

July 20, 2011

According to music and lifestyle magazine RWD, Nike has redesigned its 1948 retail space in London. Originally opened in the summer of 2008, the venue is "part…

Not So Pretty in Pink

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Stock Up on Customer Engagement

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

It might not be a miracle, but Macy’s may reach a 34th milestone by Christmas.

NIKE, Hurley and Converse open third Salvation retail store

July 6, 2011

According to a Business Wire story on MarketWatch.com, Nike continues to make retailing inroads into the youth-oriented action sport and culture market with…

Custom men's fashion meets the house call

July 4, 2011

A story in the Centre Daily Times from State College, Penn. highlights the growth of J. Hilburn, a men’s clothier that specializes in bespoke shirts and…

The Gap to place first stores in North Africa

June 29, 2011

Gap Inc. announced it will open its first stores in Africa. The company will open a Gap store in Egypt in July and Gap and Banana Republic stores in Morocco in…

Always Wired: Why Retailers Should Offer Free Wi-Fi In-Store

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

Mobile devices are the nexis of consumer purchasing power, as they now give consumers the ability to comparison shop, purchase, and share likes/dislikes from…

The Beauty of Soft Benefits

by Sharon Goldman — Senior Director, COLLOQUY

MUJI, the 'unbrand'

by Jim Joseph — President, Lippe Taylor

I find this recent import from Japan to be an interesting retail branding story.

Mobile Retail Monday: 'Create-A-Look' feature distinguishes PacSun iPhone App

Mobile Mondays is a weekly column on mobile apps by retail customer experience authority Mike Wittenstein. Each week, you’ll get a test drive of a leading…

J.C. Penney taps top Apple retail executive as new CEO

June 13, 2011

According to the New York Times, J.C. Penney Co. today announced that its chief executive, Myron E. Ullman III, will be replaced by Ron Johnson, the top retail…

Fashion retailer Donna Karan chooses QuickAssortment to create options for client preferences

June 9, 2011

The Donna Karan Company, the international fashion retailer, is implementing a new merchandise, store and assortment planning software solution.