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Report: Social media, mobile phones are key retail influencers this year
November 10, 2009
Digital advancements continue to drive a new approach to shopping, with social media and mobile phones emerging as key influencers this holiday season…
read nowAltierre introduces out-of-stock sensor tool
November 9, 2009
Altierre Corp. today expanded its line of wireless products with the introduction of the Out-of-Stock Sensor Solution, which alerts retailers when it's time…
read nowResearch: Holiday retail outlook is positive
November 9, 2009
This holiday season could be a make or break year for many retailers as most cannot survive another year of suppressed sales. However, on the bright side, the…
read nowNRF releases crowd management guidelines for retailers
November 8, 2009
As one of the busiest shopping days of the year approaches, retailers are focusing on one key component of their holiday plans: crowd control. With the help…
read nowResponseTek CEM upgrade adds SMS surveys, new reports
November 5, 2009
ResponseTek, a provider of on-demand customer experience management (CEM) software, has announced the Fall 2009 release of its ResponseTek:CEM solution.
read nowBorders announces in-stock guarantee for the holidays
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
November 2, 2009
Borders today announced its new "In-Stock Guarantee," which promises that if a customer's desired item cannot be found in-store, the company will ship it from…
read nowNRF updates 'buyer beware' product list
November 2, 2009
The National Retail Federation has added new products to a consumer alert about common household items being sold through some online auction sites, warning…
read nowSurvey: Returns fraud will cost retailers $9.6 billion in 2009
October 28, 2009
Though return fraud continues to plague the retail industry, changes in policies have helped companies see improvements in some areas. According to NRF's…
read nowDigital Signage Association to host free webinar on future trends
October 28, 2009
The Digital Signage Association (DSA) is holding a free webinar entitled "Digital Signage Future Trends" on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 12 noon Eastern time. In this…
read nowToys 'R' Us adding FAO Schwarz boutiques
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
October 26, 2009
FAO Schwarz, which was acquired by Toys "R" Us in May, today announced that it is opening branded boutiques in 585 Toys "R" Us locations. The company also…
read nowAnalyst: Retailers, be afraid of e-books
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
October 26, 2009
Barnes & Noble's recently announced that the $259 Nook e-book reader will undoubtedly drive short-term revenue, but the company may be shooting itself in…
read nowFirst Microsoft retail store could open next week
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
October 14, 2009
Next week is shaping up to be a big one for Microsoft: Not only is the company preparing to launch its Windows 7 operating system, but according to the Wall…
read nowSeptember retail sales see modest increases thanks to weather, late back-to-school sales
October 13, 2009
Consumers opened up their wallets last month to treat themselves to new Fall apparel and other discretionary purchases, helping September retail sales see…
read nowThe Flaming Lips to open pop-up store for one day
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
October 12, 2009
Avant-garde rock band The Flaming Lips is going into the retail business, for exactly one day.
read nowSteve Jobs helping overhaul Disney Stores
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
October 12, 2009
It looks like some of the visionary thinking that went into the Apple Stores is being brought to the retail wing of the Magic Kingdom: The New York Times…
read nowNeiman Marcus gets frugal for the holidays
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
October 6, 2009
A retailer whose name is perhaps antithetical to the concept of frugality is getting a little bit thriftier with its 83rd annual gift catalog.
read nowReport: Store-based retailers see the most potential in mobile
September 30, 2009
RSR Research's latest report, "Online Commerce in 2009: The Model Has Changed — Have Retailers?" finds that store-based retailers see the greatest…
read nowGNC opens new concept store
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 29, 2009
Health/nutrition retailer GNC has opened its new prototype store, which it says will serve as the template for future locations. The 3,000-square-foot store is…
read nowVirgin Mobile woos shoppers with free beer
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 28, 2009
The new Virgin Mobile web site in Australia uses new nomenclature when describing its customers — in fact, they are no longer called customers, but rather…
read nowRestoration Hardware attempts to differentiate — by raising prices
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 23, 2009
It's a move that raises eyebrows at any time, much less during a bad economy, but high-end furnishings retailer Restoration Hardware is raising its prices in…
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