Apple reportedly eyes former YSL chief to lead retail division

July 2, 2013

Apple may be tapping a former high-end fashion CEO to head its retail division. Apple Insider reported that Yves Saint Laurent's recently departed CEO Paul…

PAI provides a payment processing option for gun-sellers

June 28, 2013

Recently, retailers who sell guns have been caught in the crossfire of an impassioned Second Amendment debate. And whether it's due to conscience or community…

Samsung's Singapore flagship resembles Apple store design

June 27, 2013

Samsung may be taking another page from the Apple playbook with its latest Samsung Experience Store at VivoCity in Singapore. According to psfk.com, the store…

Stride Rite intros new store design in Ohio

June 27, 2013

Stride Rite Children's Group has announced the opening of its newest retail store at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio, marking the launch of the new…

Staples goes omnichannel with new prototype stores

June 20, 2013

The office supply chain Staples today announced the launch of its omnichannel prototype stores that feature endless-aisle kiosks and consultation areas for…

UK chocolatier Thorntons pilots in-store kiosks

June 14, 2013

The U.K.-based confectionery retailer Thorntons is testing a new in-store kiosk that allows shoppers to buy from its extended online product range using One…

New Apple store in Cali to have 'floating' roof

June 12, 2013

Construction of a new Apple retail store in Northern California may hint at an evolving aesthetic for the iconic Apple store design, according to…

Changes to Microsoft's pre-owned games market could hurt retailers

May 28, 2013

According to mcvuk.com, with the upcoming launch of its new Xbox One game system, Microsoft plans to take ownership of the pre-owned game market in a way that…

Malaysian retailer TANGS goes live with Manthan analytics

May 16, 2013

Manthan Systems, providers of business intelligence solutions for retailers, announced recently it's successful implementation of the ARC Customer Analytics…

RFID-based self-checkout system targets specialty shops

May 13, 2013

The Nestlé Nespresso boutique in Munich, Germany, is testing an RFID-based self-checkout kiosk by French manufacturer IER. The Expedited Self Payment kiosk is…

Dunkin' Donuts 'Fresh Brew' model designed to enhance in-store experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 7, 2013

During Dunkin' Brands' Investor Day, today in Boston, John Costello, president of global marketing and innovation, discussed some of the ways Dunkin' Donuts…

Kate Spade to partner with eBay for high-tech NYC pop-up shop

May 1, 2013

During this week's TechCrunch Disrupt New York, eBay CEO John Donahoe hinted at an upcoming pop-up shop partnership that will enable the long-standing Internet…

Following online success, Fab moves to brick-and-mortar

April 30, 2013

What began as a flash sales site aimed at gay men is now hoping to turn into the world's largest store for furniture and home goods design.

Samsung Experience Shop opens in NYC Best Buy

April 25, 2013

Samsung Electronics celebrated the launch of the Samsung Experience Shop with the grand opening of their newest location in New York's Union Square Best Buy…

CORESense streamlining multichannel operations for specialty retailer

April 18, 2013

CORESense, a provider of cloud-based retail management and e-commerce software solutions, today announced that the billiard and game room furniture retailer…

Apple taps design firm for retail store changes

April 10, 2013

Apple is rumored to be on the hunt for fresh design input for its line of retail outlets, according to Apple Insider.

Brooks Brothers bringing new concept store to Ann Arbor, somehow integrating a foosball table

April 10, 2013

Brooks Brothers, the 195-year-old clothing company headquartered in New York, will open a new concept store in Ann Arbor, Mich., later this year.

MoMA Design Store to fill windows with littleBits

April 9, 2013

LittleBits, the open hardware start-up, has been invited to take over the windows of MoMA Design Stores in New York City from today through May 12. LittleBits…

Tesco to exit the US market

April 8, 2013

British retailer Tesco is learning that cross-border success is never guaranteed. The company plans to announce that it has had it with the U.S. and is willing…

Apple requests patent for in-store kiosk for content customization

April 4, 2013

The US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application today from Apple, revealing possible plans for a retail packaging system via an in-store…