Retail - Specialty Stores News & Media
Nordstrom temporarily shuttering all stores in U.S., Canada and PR
March 17, 2020
Major fashion retailer Nordstrom is closing all its stores, more than 350 across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, for two weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Vans launches shoe collection for those on autism spectrum
March 12, 2020
Vans is releasing a footwear collection designed for those on the autism spectrum featuring sensory elements focusing on touch, sight and sound.
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CIBO Express Gourmet Markets to deploy Amazon's Just Walk Out tech
March 11, 2020
Hospitality group OTG will begin deploying Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless technology in select CIBO Express Gourmet Markets in airport locations next week.
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Diane von Furstenberg partners with Mastercard to enhance in-store experience
March 10, 2020
In a quest to boost customer experience and also deliver intelligent insight to store associates, fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg is partnering with…
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Complexity and compliance in the modern day convenience store
by Scott Peterson — VP of U.S. Tax Policy, Avalara
Scott Peterson, VP of U.S. tax policy at Avalara, explains why the technological innovation taking place across the convenience store industry has drastically…
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Former Amazon exec on the state of retail e-commerce
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
James Thomson knows Amazon, having spent years heading up Amazon Services, and understands the challenges smaller retailers are facing in the e-commerce…
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Cruise company unveils reimagine shopping experience
February 25, 2020
Starboard Cruise Services is debuting a "reimagined shopping experience," onboard its Celebrity Silhouette, the cruise line's fourth shop being transformed as…
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Industry watchers optimistic on Bed Bath & Beyond future
February 20, 2020
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is focused on revamping its stores with three new format approaches in the works.
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Tiffany & Co, Flowerbx team up on pop up just in time for Valentine's Day
February 13, 2020
Shoppers at Tiffany's Flagship Next Door, in New York, can now shop for jewelry and flowers at a pop-up created with flower delivery service Flowerbx.
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Birchbox initiating layoff action
February 13, 2020
Online monthly subscription clothing service Birchbox, based in New York, is laying off nearly half its employees, according to a New York State Department of…
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Cruise company teams with Sephora to expand beauty offerings
February 13, 2020
Starboard Cruise Services is teaming up with beauty retailer Sephora to launch the Sephora Collection on select ships.
read nowStaples latest store concept is all about connecting
February 12, 2020
Staples' latest store concept, Staples Connect, offers spaces where professionals and students can connect and interact and have access to hands-on learning…
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Rite Aid names Andre Persaud retail EVP
February 12, 2020
Andre Persaud has been named at executive vice president, retail, for Rite Aid.
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Podcast: Driving sales when store traffic is down
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Declining store traffic is often cited as the key reason why sales are down, but retail analytics expert and two-time author, Mark Ryski has a different take…
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Sephora aims to expand outside of the mall environment
February 6, 2020
Typically, Sephora shoppers find themselves hitting the local mall to shop at the makeup brand.
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AREA15 CEO talks experiential retail and the need to be cool and creative
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
AREA15 CEO Winston Fisher is passionate about retail development and delivering immersive experential experiences. He shares his insight on why content is king…
read nowBose shuttering stores around the world
January 20, 2020
Audio equipment maker Bose is closing 119 store locations across Europe, Japan, North America and Australia, closures it claims reflect the change in how…
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How Dunn Edwards enhances the customer experience
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Dunn Edwards Paints takes a multi-pronged approach to reducing customer friction and becoming a hub of convenience, service and experience.
read nowBevMo! teams with NCR on digital transformation
January 16, 2020
Beverage retailer BevMo! is partnering with NCR Corp., to drive a digital transformation across its payment and back office operations.
read nowConverge Retail debuting RFID interactive display, jewelry solutions at NRF
January 8, 2020
Converge Retail will unveil an RFID-based interactive display platform at the upcoming NRF 2020 event in New York from Jan. 11 to 14. The platform is already…
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