Retail - Specialty Stores News & Media
Attune launches omnichannel tool for fashion retailers
January 9, 2015
Suite accelerates implementation of SAP Fashion Management, helps fashion brands fast-track integration of wholesale, manufacturing and retail operations for…
read nowHancock Fabrics upgrades tech for POS, inventory, training
December 11, 2014
James Hayes, division vice president of IT for Hancock Fabrics, estimates that EarthLink's multi-faceted solution will save Hancock Fabrics approximately 2…
read nowJewelry retailer Pandora implements assortment planning solution
December 9, 2014
Founded in 1982 as a local Danish jewelry shop, Pandora today has stores in more than 80 countries with 10,000 retail locations and 1,200 concept stores.
read nowWalgreens offering 'virtual doctor visits' through its mobile app
December 8, 2014
Available in both iOS and Android versions of the Walgreens mobile app, the platform enables users to consult virtually with physicians for a range of acute…
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UGG brings interactive signage to new concept store
by Christopher Hall — w, t
The first-ever UGG Australia technology-driven concept store opened last month in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, featuring interactive digital…
read nowREI appoints Ben Steele as Chief Creative Officer
November 12, 2014
Steele most recently served as executive creative director at Hornall Anderson in Seattle, a brand experience design agency with additional offices in London…
read nowBest Buy names Domino's Pizza CEO to its Board
November 4, 2014
J. Patrick Doyle, 51, joined Domino's Pizza in 1997, serving in a variety of leadership roles across its domestic and international businesses. He has been…
read nowOSP Group acquires swimsuitsforall
October 27, 2014
"We can leverage our position as style and fashion leader in this important category to better serve our customer and grow our business."
read nowNeiman Marcus partners with POPSUGAR on luxury box
October 23, 2014
Media firm POPSUGAR has announced its second annual collaborative holiday gift box with specialty retailer Neiman Marcus. According to the companies, the…
read nowNeiman Marcus president named to Under Armour board
October 17, 2014
Under Armour, Inc. has announced that Karen Katz, President and CEO of Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC, has joined the company's board of directors.
read nowChristopher & Banks focuses on inclusiveness, launches 'missy-petite-women' format
October 3, 2014
Christopher & Banks will operate approximately 190 stores with this real estate and merchandise format that brings the CJ Banks brand under the Christopher …
read nowVera Bradley implements ShopperTrak for in-store analytics
October 3, 2014
A leading designer of women's handbags and accessories, luggage and travel items, eyewear, stationery and gifts, Vera Bradley has implemented ShopperTrak’s…
read nowStarbucks redesigns Android app
September 18, 2014
Starbucks has redesigned its Android app, adding several new features.
read nowStudy: QuikTrip, Wawa named favorite convenience stores
September 17, 2014
Other regional players such as Sheetz, RaceTrac and Speedway also earned high enough scores to land in the top five.
read nowAugust retail sales increased 0.5 percent
September 12, 2014
When combined with revisions to July, August sales indicate a consistent improvement in consumer confidence and spending but run contrary to August's…
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The four different types of specialty retail associates
by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC
How your employees can gawk, stalk, talk or rock the retail sales experience.
read nowToys"R"Us unveils its holiday marketing plans
September 10, 2014
Free online layaway, an enhanced loyalty program are among the new strategies for the toy retailer.
read nowStaples updates its omnichannel experience
September 4, 2014
The enhancements include the ability to buy products online and pick them up in-store within hours; an easier way to pay online via Visa Checkout; new in-store…
read nowTalbots selects Mi9 Retail merchandising solution
September 2, 2014
Software provider Mi9 Retail has announced that Talbots has selected Mi9 BI, Mi9 Merchant, and Sales Audit with Loss Prevention software products to replace…
read nowHome Depot names new CEO, continues shift to e-commerce
August 27, 2014
Home Depot Inc. recently named longtime company executive Craig Menear as its new CEO, effective Nov. 1, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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