Lululemon sets sights on home décor segment

August 28, 2017

Athletic and leisure brand Lululemon is moving into the home décor segment and debuting a product line of furniture via its youth brand ivivva.

Dick's Sporting Goods CEO: There is a perfect storm ahead

August 25, 2017

Lots of retailers are in panic mode, according to Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Edward Stack, and there is a "perfect storm" approaching for the industry due to…

Amazon reportedly prepping another New York City bookstore

August 25, 2017

Amazon is getting ready to open a 7,354-square-foot bookstore in Soho, New York. The news, from a The Real Deal report, has not been confirmed by Amazon or the…

Walmart acquisitions key to battling Amazon's ecommerce Jet

August 24, 2017

Walmart didn't buy Modcloth or Bonobos to advance its in-store brand offerings. The acquisitions, according to a Business Insider report, are part of its…

PetSmart boasts 18 new stores so far this year

August 23, 2017

PetSmart, as of the fiscal quarter ending this past May, now has an additional 18 stores in the U.S. and Canada, and expects to open more as the year comes to…

Case study: Creating the architecture of fragrance

Fragrance design studio, Joya, and Taylor and Miller Architecture/Light joined forces to create a radically conceived retail experience meant to hover between…

Reimagining the power of your brand

Aimee Becker, VP of strategic services for Daymon, talks about the retail climate and the fact that not all the news is bad. What many may be surprised to…

Costco, Wawa gaining ground as gas fuel up locations

August 10, 2017

The top consumer choices when it comes to gassing up the vehicle at a wholesaler is Costco and Wawa when it comes to grocery stores, according to a Market…

Staples, Office Depot merger still in play

August 8, 2017

The latest chapter in the Staples-Office Depot merger saga involves the potential spinoff Staples' retail business.

Sephora debuting a new boutique approach

August 7, 2017

Sephora is testing a "boutique" strategy in response to the current retail climate.

Pet retailer deploys IBM MobileFirst to simplify purchase journey

July 20, 2017

The U.K.-based Pets at Home is launching Sales Assist, an IBM MobileFirst for iOS app for iPad, to drive a simpler purchase process across its 440 stores.

Former Bulgari leader now Tiffany CEO

July 19, 2017

Alessandro Bogliolo, who formerly served as an executive with Bulgari SpA, is taking on the CEO role for Tiffany.

Giant Eagle taps Symphony EYC to drive customer-centric retailing

July 19, 2017

Giant Eagle is aiming to drive customer-focused retailing via the use of Symphony EYC's solutions to gain greater customer insight and drive more personalized…

Neiman Marcus, HMSHost, b8ta talk designing the retail digital store

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Digital chiefs from legacy and new brands share insight, advice, tips and strategy when it comes to designing the store with digital in mind.

Allpoint Network adds Rite Aid locations

July 11, 2017

Allpoint Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cardtronics, has announced the addition of selected Rite Aid Pharmacy locations in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic…

True Fit boosts personalization with new shopping capability

July 10, 2017

The data-driven personalization platform True Fit has boosted its capabilities with a "Shop for Others" function that lets users build additional profiles for…

Target goes to the mat with mattress startup

July 6, 2017

Shoppers browsing Target's aisles can now check out Casper Mattress mattresses and bedding as the retailer is teaming up with the start-up to sell its wares.

Online clothing startup unveils brick-and-mortar strategy

June 30, 2017

Despite reports claiming the omnichannel may soon go the way of the dinosaur, an upcoming online retailer plans to move into the brick-and-mortar realm.

Successful franchises boast passion and a marriage-like partnership

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

In the franchising world it isn't just new franchisees that are responsible for brand and revenue growth. The franchisor has just as much responsibility. And…

Talking With: The White Company and its retail customer experience strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The well-known British-based lifestyle/fashion/homeware retailer opened its first New York City store this month, bringing its successful customer experience…