Walgreens offering 'virtual doctor visits' through its mobile app

December 8, 2014

Available in both iOS and Android versions of the Walgreens mobile app, the platform enables users to consult virtually with physicians for a range of acute…

REI appoints Ben Steele as Chief Creative Officer

November 12, 2014

Steele most recently served as executive creative director at Hornall Anderson in Seattle, a brand experience design agency with additional offices in London…

Best Buy names Domino's Pizza CEO to its Board

November 4, 2014

J. Patrick Doyle, 51, joined Domino's Pizza in 1997, serving in a variety of leadership roles across its domestic and international businesses. He has been…

OSP Group acquires swimsuitsforall

October 27, 2014

"We can leverage our position as style and fashion leader in this important category to better serve our customer and grow our business."

Neiman Marcus partners with POPSUGAR on luxury box

October 23, 2014

Media firm POPSUGAR has announced its second annual collaborative holiday gift box with specialty retailer Neiman Marcus. According to the companies, the…

Neiman Marcus president named to Under Armour board

October 17, 2014

Under Armour, Inc. has announced that Karen Katz, President and CEO of Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC, has joined the company's board of directors.

Christopher & Banks focuses on inclusiveness, launches 'missy-petite-women' format

October 3, 2014

Christopher & Banks will operate approximately 190 stores with this real estate and merchandise format that brings the CJ Banks brand under the Christopher …

Vera Bradley implements ShopperTrak for in-store analytics

October 3, 2014

A leading designer of women's handbags and accessories, luggage and travel items, eyewear, stationery and gifts, Vera Bradley has implemented ShopperTrak’s…

Starbucks redesigns Android app

September 18, 2014

Starbucks has redesigned its Android app, adding several new features.

Study: QuikTrip, Wawa named favorite convenience stores

September 17, 2014

Other regional players such as Sheetz, RaceTrac and Speedway also earned high enough scores to land in the top five.

August retail sales increased 0.5 percent

September 12, 2014

When combined with revisions to July, August sales indicate a consistent improvement in consumer confidence and spending but run contrary to August's…

Toys"R"Us unveils its holiday marketing plans

September 10, 2014

Free online layaway, an enhanced loyalty program are among the new strategies for the toy retailer.

Staples updates its omnichannel experience

September 4, 2014

The enhancements include the ability to buy products online and pick them up in-store within hours; an easier way to pay online via Visa Checkout; new in-store…

Talbots selects Mi9 Retail merchandising solution

September 2, 2014

Software provider Mi9 Retail has announced that Talbots has selected Mi9 BI, Mi9 Merchant, and Sales Audit with Loss Prevention software products to replace…

Home Depot names new CEO, continues shift to e-commerce

August 27, 2014

Home Depot Inc. recently named longtime company executive Craig Menear as its new CEO, effective Nov. 1, according to The Wall Street Journal.

New Balance uses live omnichannel event to promote its latest running-shoe launch

by Greg Sharpless

August 14, 2014

Footwear manufacturer New Balance is partnering with Oregon-based Brandlive to produce a four-day series of online and in-store video events, all designed to…

Starbucks' loyalty program now reminds customers to claim rewards

August 8, 2014

Starbucks wants to make sure customers never forget to claim one of its loyalty rewards again.

Barnes & Noble, Google team to offer same-day delivery

August 7, 2014

Barnes & Noble now has Google employees in some of its stores, pulling customer orders and prepping them for same-day delivery. According to a report from…

Nordstrom acquiring personalized clothing service Trunk Club

July 31, 2014

According to the companies, Trunk Club's 250 personal stylists build true, one-to-one relationships with their members to understand their lifestyles and…

Uniqlo to open flagship store in Chicago

July 29, 2014

Global clothing retailer Uniqlo has announced it will open a flagship store in the Chicago market in the fall of 2015.