Home 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.

New Balance uses live omnichannel event to promote its latest running-shoe launch

by Greg Sharpless

August 14, 2014

Footwear manufacturer New Balance is partnering with Oregon-based Brandlive to produce a four-day series of online and in-store video events, all designed to…

Starbucks' loyalty program now reminds customers to claim rewards

August 8, 2014

Starbucks wants to make sure customers never forget to claim one of its loyalty rewards again.

Barnes & Noble, Google team to offer same-day delivery

August 7, 2014

Barnes & Noble now has Google employees in some of its stores, pulling customer orders and prepping them for same-day delivery. According to a report from…

Nordstrom acquiring personalized clothing service Trunk Club

July 31, 2014

According to the companies, Trunk Club's 250 personal stylists build true, one-to-one relationships with their members to understand their lifestyles and…

Uniqlo to open flagship store in Chicago

July 29, 2014

Global clothing retailer Uniqlo has announced it will open a flagship store in the Chicago market in the fall of 2015.

The latest payment breach victim may be Goodwill Industries

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

July 22, 2014

Brian Krebs, the noted security blogger whose recent claim to fame was breaking the news of the Target breach, reports in his blog that banks are reporting a…

Fashion retailer Zara adds RFID-based inventory intelligence

July 21, 2014

Tyco Retail Solutions announced that Inditex Group, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, has awarded Tyco a chain-wide contract for RFID-based…

Steve Madden selects Certona for e-commerce

July 16, 2014

Certona, a provider of real-time omnichannel personalization, has announced that it was selected by Steve Madden, a leading designer and marketer of fashion…

Warehouse clubs becoming more popular with wealthy shoppers

July 11, 2014

While warehouse clubs might be perceived to be the domain of those looking to stretch a tight budget, new research from Mintel reveals that it is not just…

Optical store installs mirrored touchscreen that encourages online social interaction

London-based optician Kite GB has installed a touchscreen mirror in its East End store, with help from technology provider Zytronic.

C-store traffic gets a lift from foodservice offerings

July 7, 2014

Adding even more pressure to the increasingly competitive restaurant industry, convenience stores are getting a bump from consumers seeking out foodservice…

Goodwill stores automate POS, cash handling with NCR

July 1, 2014

Retail Control Systems (RCS), a point-of-sale solutions provider for retailers, announced that Goodwill Industries of Chattanooga has successfully automated 1…

Luxury brand Tod's new retail space, Syracuse, New York

When Tod’s, an Italian luxury shoes and leather goods brand, acquired a new retail space at Destiny USA in Syracuse, New York, the mall’s design management…

Nine West implements LivePerson engagement software

June 30, 2014

LivePerson Inc., a provider of live digital engagement solutions, has announced Nine West Group's successful integration of LiveEngage into the Demandware…

Johnston & Murphy migrates to the Demandware omni-channel platform

June 26, 2014

Demandware Inc., a provider of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, announced that Johnston & Murphy, a premium footwear, accessories and apparel brand…

Barnes & Noble splitting off NOOK into separate company

June 25, 2014

Barnes & Noble announced today that it would separate its retail business from NOOK Media, which makes the eponymous e-reader tablet. The company said it hopes…

Lucchese using gamification for employee training

June 23, 2014

Experticity, a platform for building and rewarding expertise in sales associates, has been chosen by footwear retailer Lucchese to elevate associates…

Morocco's first duty free stores get a new look

Morocco’s first duty free store operator will continue renovation of its Mohammed V International Airport stores through later this year.

Garden Ridge rebranding all stores to At Home

June 17, 2014

Garden Ridge, a home décor retail chain, has announced that it is investing $20 million to rebrand all stores to the successful At Home brand. According to the…