Retail - Specialty Stores News & Media
Three examples of radical differentiation at Lululemon
The popular yoga retailer 'zigs when everybody else zags.'
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Tailored store layout boosts sales at bedding retailer
September 18, 2012
The retail store Benson for Beds joined with John Evans Interior Architecture and Design to create a new concept store, focusing on layout and displays that…
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The Walmart whale is making waves in South Africa retail
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
It is one thing to read about international retailing, but quite another to experience it firsthand. I've visited South Africa several times on safaris, but…
read nowBack-to-school shoppers boost August sales, slightly
September 14, 2012
According to recent calculations from the National Retail Federation, August retail sales had a boost from back-to-school shoppers.
read nowToys R Us enters children's tablet market in time for holiday season
September 11, 2012
Toys R Us announced plans for next month's release of the company's own children's tablet computer, according to an article on WashingtonPost.com.
read nowSamsung's stores missing a page from Apple's playbook
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
My grueling travel schedule does not permit me to get out and see retail stores in Seoul. But since South Korea is the home of Samsung, I thought it would be…
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Pop-up retail grows up
by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group
Like food trucks before them, are retail trucks the next hot consumer trend?
read nowCoachella Valley store to open doors for pop-up retailers
September 4, 2012
Retailers in California's Coachella Valley will have the opportunity to test their concepts in a new pop-up "incubator," according to an article on…
read nowAround the world in 30 days, 7 retail stops along the way
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
I'm convinced that you don't plan an around the world trip ... they just happen. I get an amazing opportunity to deliver IMS Retail University workshops around…
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'What Would Tommy Do?' The straightforward question that defines the brand strategy at Tommy Bahama
by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks
Defining a brand strategy that is differentiated, sustainable, and successful long-term is critical to retailer success. Tommy Bahama, a lifestyle company that…
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RCE Podcast episode 9: Inside the leaked Apple Genius training manual
An alarming new report suggests that a large number of shoppers would leave a bricks-and-mortar store and place an order online instead, if they stood to save…
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Carmine Gallo on the five secrets revealed in the Apple Genius manual
The leaked training manual gives exclusive insight into how Apple succeeds at employee training and customer service.
read now5 reasons why plugging Best Buy into Target might work
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
As I departed on my around the world journey to teach IMS Retail University, I had ample time to watch people using technology during my lengthy airport…
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Why the Apple Store hires for smiles
by Carmine Gallo — President, GCG
After spending one year researching the Apple Retail Store, I reached the conclusion that the secret sauce to Apple's astonishing success in retail lies in…
read nowApple to open store in Russia
August 22, 2012
Rumor has it that Apple may be setting up shop in Russia. Russians, some of the world's biggest consumers of Apple goods, now mainly buy via eBay, but Apple…
read nowPositioning on a price point: Dollar Tree
by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks
Dollar Tree continues to harvest success from its unique positioning built on its value-oriented price point. According to a recent company press release…
read nowBest Buy names new CEO
August 20, 2012
Best Buy Co. announced Monday that Hubert Joly will be its new CEO. The former chief executive of hospitality and restaurant giant Carlson will step into the…
read nowCaribou Coffee announces partnership with Chicago's Jewel-Osco
August 20, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. is expanding its retail and commercial footprint in the Chicago area by partnering with the Jewel-Osco grocery chain. Caribou…
read nowMacy's suing J.C. Penney
August 17, 2012
Macy's filed suit Thursday against J. C. Penney, accusing the rival department store chain of interfering with its contract with Martha Stewart. A New York…
read nowCharlotte Russe launches Facebook store
August 14, 2012
Charlotte Russe is launching newly redesigned e-commerce web and mobile sites that also leverage Facebook, according to a company press release from Fluid…
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