Retail - Specialty Stores News & Media
UK consumer impulse spend targets fashion buys
May 22, 2017
Shoppers in the U.K. spend more when shopping online than in the store — an average of $258.24 more and fashion is the top focus.
read nowAmazon prepping brick-and-mortar bookstore for D.C.
May 18, 2017
Amazon, which built its e-commerce empire on putting the physical bookseller nearly out of business, is now reportedly planning to launch another…
read nowBrick-and-mortar retail showroom boasts online mattresses only
May 18, 2017
Given the success of online mattress sales it's obvious not every consumer needs to physically test out a bed before making a purchase.
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Brookstone CEO: Product development, brand, channels are key focus ahead
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Specialty retailer Brookstone has weathered more than a few challenges, including bankruptcy, but is finding success once again with a strong product, brand…
read nowCoach buying Kate Spade for $2.4B
May 9, 2017
Coach is buying fashion icon Kate Spade in a $2.4 billion deal to create what Coach calls a "leading luxury lifestyle company."
read nowBloomie’s gets its yoga on to lure shoppers
May 1, 2017
New York City's Bloomingdale's staged a huge free yoga class this past weekend in an effort to draw new shoppers and yoga clothing enthusiasts.
read nowYETI debuts first flagship boasting unique experience
April 25, 2017
Premium cooler and drinkware brand YETI's first flagship location in Austin, Texas boasts an engaging patron atmosphere aimed at inspiring shoppers to get out…
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Crate & Barrel leader talks mobile tech and designing a seamless customer experience
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Understanding the consumer is just one part of the equation for Crate & Barrel. The key, as a top leader explained, is knowing what a consumer is looking for…
read nowAnalyst: Under Armour brand appeal on the rise
March 31, 2017
In the midst of doomsday retail forecasts comes a bit of sunshine as Under Armour's brand is gaining greater appreciation by consumers.
read nowGrocery shoppers jumping online more than ever, reveals report
March 10, 2017
One in three grocery shoppers will place online orders this year and nearly three quarters of shoppers will switch grocers if there is a better shopping…
read nowSwarovski planning return to Times Square this year
March 8, 2017
Come the fall there will be a new Swarovski store on Broadway, in New York City.
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Sorry Jim Cramer, malls won't ever be ghost towns
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
During his flamboyant declarations about malls and their impending doom, Jim Cramer asks another financial analyst if he's been at a mall lately. The analyst…
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FastCasual's parent company launching FoodTruckOperator.com
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Networld Media Group will launch FoodTruckOperator.com on April 1. It will cover industry trends and news, profile business owners and explore the technologies…
read nowMacy's teams with Grandin Road to give customers a scare
August 8, 2016
This September, Grandin Road, a direct retailer of home furnishings and decor, will collaborate with Macy's Herald Square in New York City to open a seasonal…
read nowNordstrom Rack racks up new Canada locations
August 3, 2016
Nordstrom will open off-price retail Nordstrom Rack stores in Calgary and Vaughan, Ontario by spring 2018. The Seattle-based retailer has opened three of its…
read nowLuxury retailer opens big new store
August 1, 2016
Holt Renfrew, a Canadian luxury retailer, has opened its new 130,000-square-foot retail space located at Square One in Mississauga, Canada.
read nowAmazon debuts product launch option for entrepreneurs
July 29, 2016
Amazon Launchpad is now launching a Kickstarter Collection, highlighting over 300 products from startups such as Piper, Zivix, Prynt, and MudWatt.
read nowNordstrom Inc announces plans to open Nordstrom Rack in Frisco, Texas
July 27, 2016
Nordstrom Inc. has announced plans to open Nordstrom Rack, the upscale fashion retailer's off-price division, at The Centre at Preston Ridge in…
read nowCricket Wireless hopping into Sam’s Club locations
July 14, 2016
Cricket Wireless is making a big retail leap, moving into 400 Sam's Club retail locations.
read nowBurberry hires on luxury industry expert as new CEO
July 13, 2016
Burberry, in the wake of some tenuous financials and the resignation of its COO, is shaking up its executive ranks.
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