New retail store aims to be a 'living Facebook'

September 20, 2010

Fashion brand Lole has opened its first Atelier Lole location in Montreal. The store, which opened last week, will serve as a model for 40 other locations that…

Report: In an online world, retail stores still crucial

September 20, 2010

Three out of four global communications providers plan to open more communication provider-owned retail stores over the next two years and must cultivate an…

Despite digital distribution, most video gamers still buying at retail

September 20, 2010

Interpret LLC, an entertainment, media and technology market research firm, today released a report, "The Rise of Social Commerce," which found that not only…

REI announces its first New York location

September 15, 2010

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retailer providing outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open its first New York City location in…

Amazon challenges GameStop, others with release-day delivery

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 8, 2010

Online retail giant Amazon.com is getting more aggressive in its head-to-head competition with bricks-and-mortar retailers. The company tackled bookstores with…

GameStop pulls video game that lets players be the Taliban

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 1, 2010

Video game industry site Kotaku reports that retailer GameStop has elected not to sell or advertise the upcoming Electronic Arts game "Medal of Honor" in its…

German publisher Taschen defying expections with high-end bookstores

August 9, 2010

According to the Los Angeles Times, German publisher Taschen is making its mark with high-end bookstores, even in the midst of a down economy.The publisher has…

NRF unveils STORES' 2010 Hot 100 Retailers list

August 2, 2010

SYMS, Fresh & Easy, rue21 have been ranked among the nation's hottest retailers.

AT&T remodels 2,200 stores

July 28, 2010

AT&T has announced the completion of a store redesign across more than 2,200 retail locations nationwide — a research-driven initiative to provide a more…

Coldwater Creek launches mobile site

July 11, 2010

Coldwater Creek has launched a new mobile website that supports the iPhone and Android platforms. The new mobile website is an optimized version of Coldwater…

Apparel retailer Lilly Pulitzer goes mobile

July 8, 2010

Lilly Pulitzer has announced the launch of its first-ever mobile website, compatible with all Web-enabled mobile phones and optimized for the iPhone and…

Cold Stone Creamery debuts 'social e-gifting' program

July 6, 2010

First Data Corp. and Cold Stone Creamery announced they have teamed up to offer a new gifting application through Facebook. Starting today, loyal Cold Stone…

F.Y.E. connecting stores, products with 'playful' website

June 29, 2010

F.Y.E., a national retail chain of more than 550 stores offering a wide selection of entertainment products, including CDs, DVDs, video games and more…

Toys R Us unveils prepaid shopping card as layaway alternative

June 15, 2010

Recent financial hard times have led to resurgence in the use of layaway at retail, but Toys R Us is taking the concept one step further. According to a press…

AT&T deploys info kiosk in new store

June 14, 2010

According to stltoday.com, AT&T's new 5,900-square-feet store in Brentwood, Mo., will feature a new guided selling kiosk, which includes a rate-plan…

The Hershey Experience lets shoppers create their own candy bar

June 10, 2010

The Hershey Co. and Hershey's Chocolate World attraction have announced the grand opening of their newest experience, Hershey's Create Your Own Candy Bar, an…

Jewelry retailer adds sparkle to merchandise with LEDs

June 8, 2010

What makes a piece of jewelry stand out from others doesn't just have to do with the four C's (cut, color, clarity and carat). Sometimes it has everything to…

Skincare retailer builds mobile e-commerce site with MarketLive

May 24, 2010

MarketLive, Inc., an e-commerce software and service provider for midsized specialty retailers, has announced that Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals, a leader in…

Specialty outdoor retailer Rock/Creek revamping online presence

May 17, 2010

ATG, a provider of cross-channel commerce solutions, has announced that Rock/Creek, a specialty retailer serving outdoor enthusiasts, plans to replace its…

Play N Trade franchisee uses social media for store launch

April 25, 2010

Play N Trade Franchise Inc., the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, announced in a press release a new store opening in Chicago’s Six Corners…