Analyst: Microsoft's retail strategy 'absolutely stinks'

December 17, 2012

Over at The Street, Rocco Pendola isn't pulling punches when he talks about visiting a pop-up Microsoft Store in Times Square this weekend, which he said was…

Indoor mapping gives power to retailers

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

In-store navigation systems appeal to retailers looking to gain shopper insight and boost customer engagement.

Walgreens celebrates 8,000 stores with opening of LA flagship

December 3, 2012

Walgreens opened its 8,000th location this past weekend in Los Angeles. The flagship features offerings not typical at drug stores, such as a fresh sushi bar…

Researcher finds the scent of retail is a simple one

November 28, 2012

Retailers hoping to attract customers with the luring smells of the season should stay away from complex combinations of scents and stick with simple basics.

Tips for a safe and profitable Black Friday

From staffing and stocking to security, crowd management, and safety, the responsibilities are far-reaching.

Baccarat opening new flagship store in New York

November 21, 2012

Baccarat is set to unveil its newest flagship store in New York City in May 2013 ahead of the iconic brand's upcoming 250th anniversary. Located at 635 Madison…

Fred Segal to dominate retail at Vegas resort

November 20, 2012

SANDOW and sbe today announced an exclusive partnership between SLS Las Vegas and Fred Segal. Through the relationship, SLS Las Vegas will be home to seven…

FMA develops optics merchandiser with Leupold

November 12, 2012

Frank Mayer & Associates announced a teaming with Leupold & Stevens for the development of the Leupold Optics merchandiser. 

Walls + Forms showcases "pop up" stores in four standard configurations

November 7, 2012

Walls + Forms Inc. now has a standard set-up of four basic temporary stores at www.wallsforms.com/products/shop-in-a-box that provides an idea of what a basic…

Apple axes SVP of retail division

October 30, 2012

Apple announced today the immediate departure of John Browett, the company's newly minted SVP of retail. Browett has encountered some snags in his six-month…

Retailing 2020 Report predicts swift evolution

October 29, 2012

Consulting firms Kantar Retail and PwC Network recently released the "Retailing 2020" report that looks at key factors for retailers and suppliers in an age of…

A Starbucks pop-up serves latte lessons in Japan

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 20,000 customers poured in during the pop-up's short stay.

Starbucks opens flagship store in Mumbai

October 19, 2012

Tata Starbucks Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, today opened the doors to the first…

Walgreens specializes store design for greater community impact

October 18, 2012

Walgreens has had an innovative year. Last month, the pharmacy chain launched its first loyalty program and designed it for the mobile age. And, according to…

Is JC Penney's CEO to blame for the retailer's troubles?

October 15, 2012

JC Penney CEO Ron Johnson has been taking a lot of heat in recent months after struggling to increase profits at the 110-year-old department store.

IKEA enters India with plans to tweak store format

October 10, 2012

With plans to penetrate the retail market in India, IKEA announced it will tweak its range, design and some styles to suit local tastes, according to an…

Digital channels could change the common cybernetics theory of retail store design

October 10, 2012

According to an article on ITbusiness.ca, cybernetics theory is a stimulus response model used to guide shoppers through a store. When applied to social…

Axiom's secret sauce for customer experience in Dubai

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Last stop on my around the world tour of retail was Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. In a land of perpetual heat, it is easy to understand why consumers…

Nike's Chicago flagship reopens

October 2, 2012

Last week, Nike re-opened its Chicago flagship store after remodeling and expanding the retail space, according to an article on ballerstatus.com.

JC Penney stocks plunge, financial problems continue

September 21, 2012

J.C. Penney stock suffered a blow after CEO Ron Johnson told analysts that he expects the store's financial struggles to continue during the second half of the…