Retail - Specialty Stores News & Media
Report: Amazon launching drive-thru grocery store concept
July 27, 2015
Amazon is reportedly once again expanding its retail footprint, this time with a Silicon Valley-based food selling operation.
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Apple Watch debuts in retail locations worldwide
June 18, 2015
Apple is now selling its first-ever wearable, Watch, in its retail stores and is making progress in pushing out the device to consumers who have been waiting…
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Starbucks shuttering all 23 La Boulange bakeries, 14 San Francisco locations to close
June 17, 2015
Just three years after buying up La Boulange as part of its strategy to be a bakery brand, Starbucks is shuttering all 23 La Boulange bakery café locations and…
read nowAmerican Apparel adds CIO
June 12, 2015
American Apparel has named Brian McHale as its SVP and chief information officer, according to a company press release.
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The new force at Old Navy: 4 loyalty Lessons from a retail revival
by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne
Like a smattering of rhinestones on a pair of skinny jeans, Old Navy has emerged as the unexpected sparkle in Gap Inc.’s performance.
read nowDunkins', Smuckers, Keurig roll out K-Cups nationwide
May 29, 2015
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., The J.M. Smucker Company and Keurig Green Mountain Inc. announced that Dunkin' K-Cup pods are now available for sale at retailers…
read nowWestfield debuts video sneak peek of new LAX remodel
May 29, 2015
The design was inspired by L.A.’s Sunset Boulevard and features 21 new dining and retail destinations, including newly revealed first-of-its-kind The…
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Hot Topic to acquire Geeknet
May 28, 2015
Hot Topic, a mall and web-based specialty retailer, will acquire Geeknet, the parent company of retailer ThinkGeek.
read nowAscena Retail Group buying Ann Taylor and Loft
May 19, 2015
The Ascena Retail Group is buying the owner of Ann Taylor and Loft in a deal valued at about $2.16 billion.
read nowGlobal retail head for lululemon resigns
May 18, 2015
Apparel brand and retailer lululemon athletica inc. announced the resignation of Delaney Schweitzer, executive vice president, global retail.
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What Macy’s, Neiman and Guess reveal about price wars
by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne
The price of retail success will never be found on a tag. It will be registered with the emotions of the consumer as she leaves the store.
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Whole Foods delivers record Q2 sales
May 12, 2015
Whole Foods ended the quarter with total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments of approximately $1.1 billion.
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Lululemon's ABC's of marketing
by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne
While Lululemon left little to the imagination with its see-through yoga pants crisis two years ago, the active wear chain has applied much imagination to its…
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Under Armour boosts customer experience with digital signage in new Chicago store
by Christopher Hall — w, t
Athletic apparel and gear retailer Under Armour recently opened the doors of its newest specialty retail location on Chicago's Magnificent Mile – and the new…
read nowGameStop buying customer gift cards issued by other retailers
March 11, 2015
More than 90 retail branded gift cards are accepted, including Barnes & Noble, Gap, JCPenney and Target.
read nowPetland hires former Walmart VP
March 2, 2015
Petland Inc. has announced the hiring of Tony Samples as Vice President of Corporate Stores. According to the company, Samples will lead Petland's retail store…
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Crowdsourced shopping site sends users on a Hunt
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
The Hunt boasts 3 million users, who work to help other users find specific products online for purchase.
read nowAce Hardware testing same-day delivery
February 17, 2015
Ace's Express Delivery pilot has officially rolled out in 33 stores in select neighborhoods in Florida, Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Texas and Arizona.
read nowJo-Ann Stores names Jill Soltau president and CEO
February 12, 2015
Soltau joins Jo-Ann with more than 25 years of experience in the retail industry. She most recently served as president of Shopko.
read nowGameStop promotes Mike Buskey to EVP and president of US stores
February 4, 2015
Prior to GameStop, Buskey was SVP of Human Resources, U.S. store operations for The Home Depot, responsible for leading the company's HR activities for…
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