Apple taps design firm for retail store changes

April 10, 2013

Apple is rumored to be on the hunt for fresh design input for its line of retail outlets, according to Apple Insider.

Brooks Brothers bringing new concept store to Ann Arbor, somehow integrating a foosball table

April 10, 2013

Brooks Brothers, the 195-year-old clothing company headquartered in New York, will open a new concept store in Ann Arbor, Mich., later this year.

MoMA Design Store to fill windows with littleBits

April 9, 2013

LittleBits, the open hardware start-up, has been invited to take over the windows of MoMA Design Stores in New York City from today through May 12. LittleBits…

Tesco to exit the US market

April 8, 2013

British retailer Tesco is learning that cross-border success is never guaranteed. The company plans to announce that it has had it with the U.S. and is willing…

Apple requests patent for in-store kiosk for content customization

April 4, 2013

The US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application today from Apple, revealing possible plans for a retail packaging system via an in-store…

Are Geeks out of place in Target's CE departments?

Early indications suggest that Target might expand the trial partnership to more locations.

OfficeMax unveils smaller, tech-heavy stores

April 1, 2013

OfficeMax unveiled a new small-store format in Milwaukee — one that trumps products with customer experience. According to chicagobusiness.com, the OfficeMax…

Apple rolling out new customer service initiative

March 29, 2013

Apple is slowly implementing a new customer service initiative across its retail stores. According to 9to5mac, the strategy is called "table selling," and…

Babies 'R' Us announces partnership with parenting website

March 28, 2013

Babies"R"Us and Heidi Murkoff's pregnancy and parenting website today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to offer expectant moms…

Lululemon can avoid sheer 'Luonacy'

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

You'd think a yoga outfitter would afford its customers a little more flexibility.

Aussie store fights showrooming with $5 'just looking fee'

March 26, 2013

A specialty food store in Brisbane, Australia, has come up with a way to combat showrooming, and a photo of its strategy has gone viral on Reddit. 

Restaurants reel in customers with retail

March 21, 2013

According to a recent interview aired on Minnesota Public Radio, there is a growing trend toward restaurant establishments serving a side of retail. And not…

Rent The Runway, the 'Netflix for fashion,' secures more funding

March 11, 2013

Rent The Runway, the website that lets users rent designer clothes, accessories and jewelry, has secured an additional $4.4 million in funding, bringing the…

Health-centric retailers thriving

March 7, 2013

As many Americans get serious about living a healthier lifestyle, more stores are popping up and thriving that cater to the health-conscious market. According…

Pep Boys revamping Tampa store for improved customer experience

March 7, 2013

In a move to make auto repair more accessible and engaging for customers, Pep Boys is introducing a new approach to customer experience with the construction…

Harris DOOH auto dealership rollout builds steam

February 27, 2013

The Automotive Broadcasting Network is several months into its large-scale, digital signage network rollout at auto dealerships across the U.S., according to…

Modelle's deploys RealPOS from NCR

February 27, 2013

NCR Corporation announced today that it will provide retail technology and services to the 154-store Modell's Sporting Goods chain. Modell's will deploy 1,00…

What does Apple get by trademarking its store design?

Apple originally applied for the trademark in 2010 but was rejected twice before finally being approved.

GameStop is safe (for now): PlayStation 4 won't block used games

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The multi-billion-dollar video game industry is currently between generations — that is, most of the major hardware manufacturers haven't put out a new machine…

Best Buy to join the price-match party

February 18, 2013

Best Buy has announced that it will officially throw its hat into the permanent price-matching ring, Reuters reported. Beginning on March 3 the electronics…