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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…
read nowAmerican 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…
read nowDollar 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…
read nowRestoration 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…
read nowSurvey: 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…
read nowIcebreaker 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…
read nowToys"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…
read nowAltra 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…
read nowThe Container Store launches gift registry
October 3, 2011
The Container Store, retailer of storage and organization products, has introduced its Gift Registry, www.containerstore.com/registry, which will allow…
read nowGoogle opens its first bricks-and-mortar shop
October 2, 2011
The dominant player in search now has an in-store presence: The Register reports that the first Google Shop has opened, on Tottenham Court Road in London.
read nowAT&T opens new high-tech store in Chicago
October 2, 2011
AT&T has announced the opening of a high-tech retail store in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. According to the company, the store offers a unique way for…
read nowT-Mobile USA unveils new store design
September 28, 2011
Today T-Mobile USA Inc. announced the rollout of a new global design for nearly 400 new and remodeled stores across the country. According to the company…
read nowQuidsi launches new online toy destination YoYo.com
September 20, 2011
Quidsi, Inc., parent company to Diapers.com, Soap.com, BeautyBar.com and Wag.com, has announced the launch of its online toy store, YoYo.com. According to the…
read nowiQmetrix, Planar Systems partner on solution for mobile retailers
September 20, 2011
iQmetrix, a provider of retail management software for the North American wireless industry and Planar Systems, provider of specialty display technology, have…
read nowCustomer satisfaction with personal computers, appliances and electronics hits a wall
September 19, 2011
Customer satisfaction across three durable goods industries stalls in 2011, with the majority of companies staying almost exactly where they were in 2010…
read nowCracker Barrel offering digital gift cards
September 14, 2011
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has announced its new digital gift card program, which offers gift card buyers more choices in appearance, denomination and…
read nowMiami Dolphins relaunches its online fan shop
September 13, 2011
Centerplate, a hospitality partner to North America's premier sports and entertainment venues, has partnered with Dreams Inc., a technology driven…
read nowSony of Canada unveils new experiential store design
September 11, 2011
Sony of Canada has announced the grand opening of the first newly branded "SONY" store in Canada, which offers an exciting new concept, design and customer…
read nowMC Sports selects JDA allocation tech
August 28, 2011
JDA Software Group, Inc. has announced that MC Sports, a privately held sporting goods chain with more than 70 stores in seven states throughout the Midwest…
read nowGameStop PowerUp Rewards hits 12.5 million member mark
August 22, 2011
Brierley+Partners (B+P) announced that the PowerUp Rewards loyalty program, designed and launched in October 2010 with the company's client GameStop, has risen…
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