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.

Australian concept store to sell 'fashtronics'

September 27, 2013

There's a new concept store setting up shop in Australia that claims to blend fashion and electronics into what it calls "fashtronics."

David's Bridal boosts omnichannel inventory management

September 25, 2013

The supply chain solutions provider Manhattan Associates Inc. announced that David's Bridal is now using the firm's omnichannel solutions to ensure on-time and…

Keurig to open brick-and-mortar coffee store

September 18, 2013

As the popularity of single-cup beverages grows thanks to major brands such as Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks carrying such offerings, Green Mountain Coffee…

Toys 'R' Us UK pledges to end gender marketing

September 11, 2013

The U.K.-based grassroots organization Let Toys Be Toys announced that Toys "R" Us stores across the country have committed to ending gender marketing of…

AT&T talks customer experience at RCEES

Amanda Collins, Customer Experience Manager for AT&T flagship store in Chicago, gave a presentation at this year's Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit…

Has the Apple Store lost its uniqueness?

Apple's third quarter earnings dipped slightly, the first decline since 2009.

AT&T retail chief explains 'The Store of the Future'

by Carmine Gallo — President, GCG

As consumers shift many of their purchases online, will physical retail stores even have a reason to exist? That’s the difficult question AT&T retail…

RCEES: How AT&T brought an invisible product to life

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Customer experience managers from AT&T's Chicago flagship discussed brand evolution.

Best Buy tries to welcome its website to the new age

August 9, 2013

As part of its drive to turn around its sales slump, Best Buy Co. will give its outdated website a new-age makeover.