ForeSee: In-store, mobile integration equals success

ForeSee's latest Mobile Satisfaction Index revealed the need for retailers to integrate their in-store experience with their e-commerce platform.

By Davide Savenije • Feb. 13, 2013

Toys 'R' Us to launch Octonauts line

Toys 'R' Us will offer a line of toys inspired by the popular Octonauts series.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013

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How artificial intelligence is shaping retail

More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.

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NY & Co., Eva Mendes team up for clothing line

NY & Co. has penned a multi-year deal with Eva Mendes to create a new line of work-and-play clothing to be released in the fall.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013

Michaels hypes 'Random Acts of Kindness'

Michaels plans to hand out over $100,000 in gifts cards to customers to celebrate the holiday.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013

American Express, Twitter unveil tweet-to-purchase plan

American Express and Twitter plan to create a shopping experience unlike any other.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

Fisher-Price to launch product line based on TV show

Fisher Price will hold the license for a new line of products based on the Julius Jr. animated series airing on Nick Jr.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

Target, Timberlake team up for album release

Justin Timberlake and Target have joined forces to release an exclusive edition of the pop star's third studio album.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

JCPenney still on death watch, continues attempted resurrection

After last year's attempt to resurrect itself made things worse, JCPenney is moving forward.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

NRF, retailers hit out at card fee 'propaganda'

After a historic settlement on credit surcharges, retailers are unhappy with the barrage of negative press.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

Target hopes to score big with Prabal Gurung

Gurung joins the list of designers to make jaw-dropping debuts for Target.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013

Retailers to get Valentine's Day boost

Leading retailers are hoping for a big surge in sales this week.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 8, 2013

Big sales from flu shots for Walgreens, CVS

Walgreens and CVS have shown a big boost in sales after a 2009 policy change allowing pharmacists to administer flu shots. 

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 8, 2013

RadioShack hopes new CEO can spark turnaround

RadioShack has hired Joe Magnacca, former president of daily living products and solutions for Walgreens, to be their new CEO.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 8, 2013

American Greetings unveils Taylor Swift mobile app

Capitalizing on its Taylor Swift line, American Greetings is launching mobile app which features the star's fourth album.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 7, 2013

Is Barnes & Noble facing extinction in the near future?

With declining Nook sales and worsening forecasts, Barnes & Noble must address its failure to adapt to the 21st century.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Study: 12% use social media to shop

Despite social media use being at an all time high, less than 20% of online sales are driven by it.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Denim: The hot new fashion trend?

With New York's Fashion week ready to kick off, major companies are looking to an age-old classic, denim jeans, to bring excitement to spring lines.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Microsoft plans five more store openings

Microsoft unveiled plans to open five more stores in 2013 in addition to the six announced last month.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 6, 2013

Retailers target home goods sales amid housing rebound

During an anticipated rebound in the housing market, big retailers are banking on consumers snatching up sofas, toasters and home decor.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

Banana Republic, Match.com partner up on 'Love' campaign

Banana Republic kicks off its 2013 "Love" campaign with Match.com and an ad spread built around Joy Cho.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

Target launches Nickelodeon-inspired line

Target is set to release a line of clothing, toys and goods from the Dora Rocks! series on Nickelodeon.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

Study: Consumers don't know mobile wallets

A new study from comScore shows that most mobile users are still uneducated about their mobile wallet options.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

Amazon's third-party sales are hidden money maker

While Amazon boasted $51 billion in sales last year, income from third-party sales may actually account for more.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

BeBe laces up with Aldo

Aldo has agreed to a licensing agreement to design, manufacture and distribute clothing retailer BeBe's footwear.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 5, 2013

After FTC investigation, Vitamin Shoppe will acquire Super Supplements

After an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, Vitamin Shoppe has been given the go-ahead to complete its purchase.

By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013