The latest payment breach victim may be Goodwill Industries

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

July 22, 2014

Brian Krebs, the noted security blogger whose recent claim to fame was breaking the news of the Target breach, reports in his blog that banks are reporting a…

Fashion retailer Zara adds RFID-based inventory intelligence

July 21, 2014

Tyco Retail Solutions announced that Inditex Group, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, has awarded Tyco a chain-wide contract for RFID-based…

Steve Madden selects Certona for e-commerce

July 16, 2014

Certona, a provider of real-time omnichannel personalization, has announced that it was selected by Steve Madden, a leading designer and marketer of fashion…

Warehouse clubs becoming more popular with wealthy shoppers

July 11, 2014

While warehouse clubs might be perceived to be the domain of those looking to stretch a tight budget, new research from Mintel reveals that it is not just…

C-store traffic gets a lift from foodservice offerings

July 7, 2014

Adding even more pressure to the increasingly competitive restaurant industry, convenience stores are getting a bump from consumers seeking out foodservice…

Goodwill stores automate POS, cash handling with NCR

July 1, 2014

Retail Control Systems (RCS), a point-of-sale solutions provider for retailers, announced that Goodwill Industries of Chattanooga has successfully automated 1…

Nine West implements LivePerson engagement software

June 30, 2014

LivePerson Inc., a provider of live digital engagement solutions, has announced Nine West Group's successful integration of LiveEngage into the Demandware…

Johnston & Murphy migrates to the Demandware omni-channel platform

June 26, 2014

Demandware Inc., a provider of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, announced that Johnston & Murphy, a premium footwear, accessories and apparel brand…

Barnes & Noble splitting off NOOK into separate company

June 25, 2014

Barnes & Noble announced today that it would separate its retail business from NOOK Media, which makes the eponymous e-reader tablet. The company said it hopes…

Lucchese using gamification for employee training

June 23, 2014

Experticity, a platform for building and rewarding expertise in sales associates, has been chosen by footwear retailer Lucchese to elevate associates…

Garden Ridge rebranding all stores to At Home

June 17, 2014

Garden Ridge, a home décor retail chain, has announced that it is investing $20 million to rebrand all stores to the successful At Home brand. According to the…

Sephora adding 13 new ministores to JCPenney locations this month

June 17, 2014

In 2006, Sephora and JCPenney launched a partnership which saw the beauty brand set up stores-within-stores inside JCPenney locations. Later this month 13 more…

Sears testing concept shops for 'connected living' products

June 2, 2014

Sears has announced the launch of its new Connected Solutions store format. The 1,700 square foot concept is being launched at three Chicago-area locations…

Amazon launches collectible coin store

May 29, 2014

Amazon has announced the launch of its Collectible Coins store, a marketplace that it says gives customers direct access to more than 10,000 unique U.S. coins…

SAP unveils multichannel tool for apparel retailers

May 27, 2014

SAP AG has announced its SAP Fashion Management application, which the company says was developed in collaboration with leading fashion brands and retailers…

Michaels partnering with museums for in-store summer programs

May 23, 2014

Michaels announced it has teamed with seven leading North American museums to create Passport to Imagination 2014, a low-cost, in-store summer program where…

Foot Locker launching Eastbay shop-in-shop

May 21, 2014

Foot Locker Inc. has announced the introduction of its latest retail collaboration: Eastbay Performance Zone at Champs Sports. According to the company, the…

U.S. retail market up 2 percent in the first quarter of 2014

May 21, 2014

The U.S. retail market increased 2.28 percent year over year in Q1 2014, totaling $1.08 trillion for the quarter, according to projections from eMarketer.

Holmes Place adds video wall, sound system from Mood Media

May 21, 2014

Mood Media Corp., designer of in-store consumer experiences, has announced that it is working with Holmes Place Poland, the Warsaw branch of the premium health…

Home Depot announces hurricane preparedness clinics

May 15, 2014

The Home Depot has announced its second annual Hurricane Preparedness Workshops, a single-day effort to prepare residents in storm prone regions for the…