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CompUSA opening more 'Retail 2.0' stores
February 10, 2010
CompUSA has announced the opening of three new retail stores: Houston, Texas, Newark, Del., and Euless, Texas. These new openings make a total of 32 CompUSA…
read nowNew Sony store takes aim at Apple
February 1, 2010
Geek.com reports on a new Sony retail store coming to Japan, with a planned opening date of March 13. It reportedly will have two floors, with the upstairs…
read nowBest Buy set to debut new in-store concept
February 1, 2010
Best Buy is getting ready to unveil a new store-within-a-store concept at its Metro Pointe store in Costa Mesa, Calif. The Magnolia Design Center will open on…
read nowAmazon exploring electronics trade-in program
January 24, 2010
Financial Times reports that online retail giant Amazon is developing its own platform for accepting trade-ins of consumer electronics.
read nowRetailers tackling 'mountains of data'
January 3, 2010
A new report in the New York Times discusses the "mountains of data and whiz-bang technology" that today's retailers are wrestling with, in their ongoing…
read nowStudy: Promotional bundles devalue products, reduce long-term profit
December 16, 2009
The best things in life aren't free, especially for companies trying to lure customers by offering sweet deals on two complementary products.
read nowNRF survey: Most consumers are less than halfway done with holiday shopping
December 16, 2009
Though the Christmas countdown is in its final stages, it seems shoppers still have plenty of shopping left to do. According to NRF's 2009 Holiday Consumer…
read nowCegid to unveil retail management tool at NRF Big Show
December 9, 2009
Software solutions company Cegid announced that it will unveil its latest retail planning, merchandising and store management application at the NRF EXPO…
read nowSurvey: Retail employees not giving good customer service, despite tough job market
December 7, 2009
Despite working in a sector that has suffered job losses averaging roughly 50,000 per month since the start of the recession, retail employees are not…
read nowSurvey: Word of mouth influences most electronics, apparel purchases
December 6, 2009
Retailers will spend millions of dollars on advertising this holiday season, but many shoppers won't commit to buying some gifts until hearing from people just…
read nowReport: Consumer definition of value is changing
December 2, 2009
The shopper experience study underway by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research reveals that electronics and department stores continue to see the largest…
read nowRadio Shack's wireless initiative is impressive, but can it boost sales?
December 1, 2009
Radio Shack is sprucing up its product lineup just in time for the holidays, and the company is putting its new moniker, "The Shack," into full swing, says…
read nowReport: Consumers in a frugal holiday mood
November 22, 2009
U.S. households are expected to spend an average of $390 on Christmas gifts this holiday season, down from last year's estimate of $418, The Conference Board…
read nowReport: Gift card spending to drop slightly
November 18, 2009
While they remain the most requested holiday item, shoppers are expected to pull back on buying gift cards again this year. According to NRF's 2009 Holiday…
read nowElectronic Arts opens a store for a single product
November 17, 2009
Talk about having limited SKUs — video game forum NeoGAF has spotted a pop-up store dedicated to a single product, Electronic Arts' Wii workout software "EA…
read nowReport: Retailers benefiting from near-real-time BI
November 17, 2009
RSR's newest research study, "Using Business Intelligence to Help Control Outcomes in an Uncontrollable World," published in partnership with the National…
read nowAt the Microsoft store, staffers break into song and dance
November 17, 2009
Blogger Brad Slavin recently wrote about a visit to the Shops at Mission Viejo mall, which is notable as one of the locations for the new Microsoft retail…
read nowReport: More holiday shoppers will pay with debit, cash
November 16, 2009
It's the year for a little more green and a little less plastic. According to NRF's 2009 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by…
read nowForecast: Smaller inventories, more price cutting for the 2009 holidays
November 10, 2009
The line between outlet stores and mainstream retail is blurring this holiday season as even upscale and luxury chains ratchet back their inventories and slash…
read nowReport: Social media, mobile phones are key retail influencers this year
November 10, 2009
Digital advancements continue to drive a new approach to shopping, with social media and mobile phones emerging as key influencers this holiday season…
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