New Disney Store design expanding to 12 countries

January 16, 2012

Today, at the National Retail Federation's "Big Show" in New York City, Disney Store announced that its award-winning store design will be in 12 countries by…

Target to partner directly with specialty stores and boutiques

January 12, 2012

Target Corporation will partner directly with shop owners of specialty stores and boutiques to co-create affordable, limited-edition collections for its guests…

Massachusetts home to newest Moosejaw concept store

January 12, 2012

Moosejaw will open its eighth location March 3 in Natick, Mass. The Natick location will be the first to embody the outdoor retailer's new concept and design.

History Channel's Modern Marvels spotlights the c-store

January 12, 2012

Convenience stores might not top the average person's list of marvelous technological achievements, but as The History Channel's "Modern Marvels" makes clear…

NRF: Holiday retail sales rose 4.1 percent

After a season full of peaks and valleys, retailers' 2011 holiday sales beat expectations.

Walgreens announces solid fiscal year

January 11, 2012

Coming off a fiscal year highlighted by record profits, its strongest increase in net income in a decade and its largest growth in earnings per share in more…

I scream for a social ice cream party

by Lisa Biank Fasig — Director, JZMcBride and Associates

Nom nom nom.

Sears CEO: Technology key to revitalizing company

January 2, 2012

Sears' chief executive officer, Lou D'Ambrosio, plans to turn around his company's performance by implementing technology and spending more money on stores…

American Apparel adds to its 'shop-in-shops' UK locations

December 18, 2011

American Apparel, a vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in Los Angeles, has opened two more shop-in-shops inside Selfridges, a London department…

Parents playing with the idea of Netflix-style toy rental

Is toy rental by mail a fad, or is it here to stay?

Dollar stores are trendy

December 4, 2011

Dollar stores are now part of the national shopping habit. As of mid-year 2011, the combined store count of the four major dollar store chains — Dollar…

Why is lululemon athletica quoting Ayn Rand?

by James Bickers

The yoga retailer's blog and shopping bags have recently extolled the "Bible of the Tea Party."

Restoration Hardware makes big opening in Houston

November 13, 2011

Houston's Restoration Hardware Gallery in Highland Village opened its 14-foot doors Friday, revealing a European-flavored residential setting that looks more…

Are you getting your additional 13 percent?

by Doug Fleener — President and Managing Partner, Dynamic Experiences Group, LLC

The 2011 American Express Global Customer Service Barometer finds that 70% of American consumers are willing to spend an average of 13% more with companies…

Survey: 90 percent of wireless retailers looking to improve the in-store experience

October 25, 2011

iQmetrix, a provider of retail management software for the North American wireless industry, has announced the results of its 7th annual "State of the Wireless…

Icebreaker selects JustEnough software to improve sales forecasting, demand planning

October 24, 2011

JustEnough Software Corporation, a provider of demand management solutions for retailers, distributors and brand owners worldwide, has announced that…

How smart is PetSmart?

by Annamaria Turano — Executive Director, MCAworks

According to Dow Jones newswire today, PetSmart Inc. raised its third-quarter and full-year guidance, citing better-than-expected same-store sales growth.

Toys"R"Us to donate $1 to Make-A-Wish Foundation for every wish list created

October 11, 2011

Toys"R"Us today announced that through November 5, for every Wish List created in-store or online, the company will donate $1 in Toys"R"Us gift cards, up to…

PayPal's NYC pop-up store could be a smart strategy

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

Bringing its new offline products into a retail setting may help PayPal sell its POS strategy to merchants.

Altra Furniture plans new showroom in China

October 9, 2011

Renovation has begun on the new Dorel Home Furnishing showrooms in Dongguan, China. The facility will house displays for Altra Furniture, along with showrooms…