Sears might spin off Land's End, auto center businesses

October 31, 2013

After losing money in back-to-back quarters, Sears is suggesting that it might spin off its Land's End and auto center divisions to raise some much-needed…

New York's SuperPier slowly coming into focus

October 31, 2013

The website The Business of Fashion writes today about SuperPier, an experimental retail and event location planned to open in New York's Westside in 2015.

J. Jill tests new store design in four markets

October 31, 2013

Today, specialty retailer J.Jill unveiled a redesigned store concept in four markets across the United States. The store design is a pure expression of…

Halloween real-time store audits: The good, the bad, and the scary

Consumer spending on Halloween is predicted to reach $6.9 billion this year, an increase of more than 54 percent since 2005.

Home decor store Creative Habitat installs analytics tool from Epicor

October 31, 2013

Epicor Software Corporation, a provider of business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, announced that…

Travel agency Thomson unveils new interactive store design

October 30, 2013

British travel agency Thomson is opening a new prototype store tomorrow in Kent, which it says will "modernize customer experience."

Fashion retailer Nicole Miller rolls out NGC software

October 29, 2013

NGC Software today announced that contemporary fashion designer Nicole Miller has rolled out NGC's fashion PLM and Global Sourcing/Supply Chain Management…

AT&T tests new store design in Oklahoma

October 25, 2013

As the lines between the physical and digital retail worlds blur and consumers turn to their mobile devices and apps to enhance their mobile lifestyle…

Disney to debut in China with its largest retail store

October 25, 2013

The mouse is headed to China, according to Fox Business: Walt Disney has announced plans to open its first retail operation in China, and it's doing so in a…

Ahead of a US in-store launch, apparel retailer Sweaty Betty revamps online presence

October 23, 2013

Amplience, a provider of rich-media solutions, today announced that it helped Sweaty Betty, the women’s active wear fashion retailer, redesign its online…

Neiman Marcus recognized by Luxury Institute

October 23, 2013

As part of its first installment of the Luxury Multichannel Engagement Index (LMEI) survey, the New York-based Luxury Institute asked consumers from households…

Charlotte Russe reportedly preparing for IPO

October 23, 2013

Reuters reports that the apparel retailer Charlotte Russe, currently owned by equity firm Advent International, is in the beginning stages of preparing for an…

GuestLogix, NCR sign ten-year agreement

October 22, 2013

GuestLogix Inc., a global provider of onboard retail and payment technology solutions to airlines and the passenger travel industry, announced that it has…

Australian specialty store inspires shoppers through technology

October 18, 2013

Choices Flooring, an Australian chain, has created its own store of the future with the help of interactive digital signage by Brisbane-based Prendi. Over the…

Under Armour launches 'retail theater' store in China

October 18, 2013

Under Armour has opened its first-ever "experience store" in Shanghai, China, combining elements of theater and promotional venues with those of a retail store.

Rent the Runway opens brick-and-mortar doors

October 17, 2013

Rent the Runway today unveiled a 1,400-square-foot showroom on the second floor of New York City's Henri Bendel Fifth Avenue flagship store, marking the online…

Apple turns to Burberry's Ahrendts to revitalize retail stores

October 15, 2013

Apple Inc. has tapped Burberry Group PLC Chief Executive Angela Ahrendts to lead the brand's retail efforts and oversee the "strategic direction, expansion and…

Saks to introduce The Fifth Man concept shop

October 11, 2013

Chicago's flagship Saks Fifth Avenue store will offer men a "new lifestyle shopping experience all under one roof," said Tom Ott, senior vice president for…

Staples announces its promise to price match

October 11, 2013

Staples, the second largest e-commerce site in the world behind Amazon.com, announced yesterday its Price Match Guarantee. Starting November 3, Staples will…

JCPenney opens Disney Shops for 'fairytale' experience

October 7, 2013

JCPenney announced recently the launch of the Disney Shop inside 565 store locations.