Research: Retailers to spend $55B on mobile marketing by 2015

After spending $28 billion in 2013, mobile marketing will continue to grow, according to Juniper Research.

By Wendy Parish • Jan. 25, 2013

Office Depot earns diversity honors

For the 13th consecutive year, Office Depot has been recognized by DiversityBusiness.com.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 25, 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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Target admits Neiman Marcus flop

With the failure of the much-hyped Neiman Marcus holiday collection, Target claims it has learned a valuable lesson.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 25, 2013

Saks revamps loyalty program with free shipping

Saks is extending upgrades to loyalty card holders with perks such as free shipping.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

Starbucks to open 1300 new stores after 2012 triumph

Starbucks had another successful quarter with high sales, successful product launches and a 12% bump in profits.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

Target bites 'Twi-hards' with exclusive release of final movie

Target will capitalize on the "Twilight" success by releasing an exclusive DVD and blu-ray package.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

PetSmart announces executive reshuffling

PetSmart is changing things up internally with roles shifting for top executive positions from CEO to Chairman.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013

Will Target's Snack Bowl app make consumers hungry?

Target launched its new Snack Bowl app to entertain consumers while marketing Super Bowl snacks and foods.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 2013

Is Pinterest the new retail marketing miracle?

The social media site is attracting amazingly successful advertising from major brands and retailers.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 2013

Why Sears' aging brand will struggle against Macy's

Despite its 100-year history, Sears can't seem to shake its reputation as Grandma's store of choice.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 2013

Abercrombie & Fitch outperforms expectations

Abercrombie & Fitch now ranks #1 on the Zacks Consensus Estimate after strong sales performance over the last year.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Walmart will open 37 new Supercenters in Canada

The struggling economy hasn't put a damper Walmart's $450 million expansion plans.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Wegman and Smucker execs win Hall of Fame honors

Two family-oriented executives win high honors during the 2013 GMA Chairman's Lecture.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Hurricane Sandy forced retailers to learn hard lessons

Retailers found out the hard way that businesses cannot rely upon government aid. 

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Kohl's donates $2 million to Discovery World

By teaming up with Discovery World,  Kohl's has pledged $2 million towards building new educational design labs.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Walmart unleashes a 'zero tolerance' policy for global sourcing standards violators

In response to a Bangladesh factory fire that killed 112 people, Walmart is eliminating its "3 strike" policy and instituting a "zero tolerance" policy instead.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Target edges ahead with Web-exclusive brands

Target is taking a new direction to differentiate itself from other online retailers in the form of six online-only brands debuting  in clothing and home products.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

3 tech trends stand to reshape the retail world

Despite an earlier-than-ever holiday season, retailers show the least amount of sales growth since 2008, thanks to these tech developments.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013

Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work list hits, Wegman's ranks high

Men's Wearhouse, and Nordstrom also earned spots, thanks to Fortune's annual survey.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 18, 2013

Tebow gives back in a partnership with Furniture Row

Tebow may not be likely to return to the Jets, but he'll help out orphans with Furniture Row for a third year running.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013

Amazon beats out luxury sites on customer satisfaction

Coach, Inc. and Tiffany & Co. offer products with status appeal, but they fall short in satisfaction, according to Foresee's index.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013

Lord & Taylor gains exclusive retailer sponsorship for 'Project Runway'

Lord & Taylor has teamed up with mega show 'Project Runway' as the show's only retailer sponsor, giving the store an opportunity to host an episode challenge in March.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013

OfficeMax gives Go Daddy an in-store presence

The effort will target small-to-medium-sized business customers.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013

eBay and PayPal anticipate exceeding $20 billion in 2013

After surpassing estimates in 2012, eBay and PayPal both have big ambitions for 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013

Big plans for 8 major retailers in 2013

Walmart, Whole Foods, and Ethan Allen have all unveiled major goals for 2013.

By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013