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.

Fashion retailer Republic launches mobile site

June 7, 2011

U.K.-based Republic, a leading men's and women's multi-branded fashion retailer, announced today the launch of a mobile optimized website that creates a rich…

Hartmarx opens a pop-up store in Chicago

June 7, 2011

Hartmarx Corp., the bankrupt men's clothing retailer, opened a pop-up store this month in a vacant building on Chicago's State Street, reports the Chicago…

Australia's retail sales rose in April

June 7, 2011

According to Fox Business News, Australia's retail sales rose in April on a seasonally adjusted basis. The Australia Bureau of Statistics reported last week…

Aeropostale selects NGC's supply chain management system

June 6, 2011

NGC has announced that Aeropostale, Inc. has selected NGC's supply-chain management software as the company's international supply chain management system. The…

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…