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Kohl's prepping new small format stores, another fulfillment center
August 30, 2017
The third quarter will be a busy one for Kohl's, which plans to expand its retail footprint and ecommerce fulfillment network by opening four small format…
read nowLululemon sets sights on home décor segment
August 28, 2017
Athletic and leisure brand Lululemon is moving into the home décor segment and debuting a product line of furniture via its youth brand ivivva.
read nowDick's Sporting Goods CEO: There is a perfect storm ahead
August 25, 2017
Lots of retailers are in panic mode, according to Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Edward Stack, and there is a "perfect storm" approaching for the industry due to…
read nowAmazon reportedly prepping another New York City bookstore
August 25, 2017
Amazon is getting ready to open a 7,354-square-foot bookstore in Soho, New York. The news, from a The Real Deal report, has not been confirmed by Amazon or the…
read nowWalmart acquisitions key to battling Amazon's ecommerce Jet
August 24, 2017
Walmart didn't buy Modcloth or Bonobos to advance its in-store brand offerings. The acquisitions, according to a Business Insider report, are part of its…
read nowPetSmart boasts 18 new stores so far this year
August 23, 2017
PetSmart, as of the fiscal quarter ending this past May, now has an additional 18 stores in the U.S. and Canada, and expects to open more as the year comes to…
read nowCostco, Wawa gaining ground as gas fuel up locations
August 10, 2017
The top consumer choices when it comes to gassing up the vehicle at a wholesaler is Costco and Wawa when it comes to grocery stores, according to a Market…
read nowStaples, Office Depot merger still in play
August 8, 2017
The latest chapter in the Staples-Office Depot merger saga involves the potential spinoff Staples' retail business.
read nowSephora debuting a new boutique approach
August 7, 2017
Sephora is testing a "boutique" strategy in response to the current retail climate.
read nowPet retailer deploys IBM MobileFirst to simplify purchase journey
July 20, 2017
The U.K.-based Pets at Home is launching Sales Assist, an IBM MobileFirst for iOS app for iPad, to drive a simpler purchase process across its 440 stores.
read nowFormer Bulgari leader now Tiffany CEO
July 19, 2017
Alessandro Bogliolo, who formerly served as an executive with Bulgari SpA, is taking on the CEO role for Tiffany.
read nowGiant Eagle taps Symphony EYC to drive customer-centric retailing
July 19, 2017
Giant Eagle is aiming to drive customer-focused retailing via the use of Symphony EYC's solutions to gain greater customer insight and drive more personalized…
read nowAllpoint Network adds Rite Aid locations
July 11, 2017
Allpoint Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cardtronics, has announced the addition of selected Rite Aid Pharmacy locations in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic…
read nowTrue Fit boosts personalization with new shopping capability
July 10, 2017
The data-driven personalization platform True Fit has boosted its capabilities with a "Shop for Others" function that lets users build additional profiles for…
read nowTarget goes to the mat with mattress startup
July 6, 2017
Shoppers browsing Target's aisles can now check out Casper Mattress mattresses and bedding as the retailer is teaming up with the start-up to sell its wares.
read nowOnline clothing startup unveils brick-and-mortar strategy
June 30, 2017
Despite reports claiming the omnichannel may soon go the way of the dinosaur, an upcoming online retailer plans to move into the brick-and-mortar realm.
read nowPalace Station Casino deploys large LED displays for bingo room
June 8, 2017
NanoLumens recently installed two LED displays at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The displays include a 1.5-foot tall by 56-foot wide Nixel…
read nowLululemon stretches marketing focus beyond the yoga realm
June 6, 2017
While yoga enthusiasts remain a prime focus, Lululemon is stretching its marketing bandwidth to lure in other active consumers, such as those who surf.
read nowUK consumer impulse spend targets fashion buys
May 22, 2017
Shoppers in the U.K. spend more when shopping online than in the store — an average of $258.24 more and fashion is the top focus.
read nowAmazon prepping brick-and-mortar bookstore for D.C.
May 18, 2017
Amazon, which built its e-commerce empire on putting the physical bookseller nearly out of business, is now reportedly planning to launch another…
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