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…

Putting on the Charm: A Look at Charming Charlie

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

Charming Charlie is becoming the darling of shopping malls as it expands the number of store units nationwide.  The secret of Charming Charlie’s success is its…

A Bulldog in Ferragamo

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Luxury retail chain Saks Fifth Avenue held its annual meeting June 1 and at the gathering – just as in every annual meeting since 2002 – it included a…

Debenhams in talks with Sears to expand into U.S. market

May 30, 2011

According to The Telegraph, Debenhams, a department-store retailer operating in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, with franchise stores in other countries, is said…

Retail Success in the Sunshine State

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

What makes a store a local favorite in Florida? Knowing the Florida customer and addressing her lifestyle needs is the answer to Bealls’ success in the…

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.

Second Time Around taps Retail Anywhere for new POS, management solution

May 24, 2011

Retail Anywhere, a provider of point of sale and retail management systems for midsize retailers, today announced that Second Time Around of Boston has…

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…

CETW: Multi-touch assisted POP

RedDotNet demonstrates two tablet-based kiosks, one with thumb-wheel interactivity.

Sears chairman takes blame for first-quarter losses

May 3, 2011

According to Reuters, Sears Holdings Corp. Chairman Edward Lampert took the blame for the company's first-quarter losses during the annual shareholders meeting…