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StopLift introduces self-checkout security tool
Cambridge, Mass. - StopLift Checkout Vision Systems is introducing the Self-Checkout Accelerator, which is designed to immediately flag unscanned merchandise at the checkout and alert the attendant before the customer leaves the checkout, improve customer service at the self-checkout, and prevent...
Feb. 20, 2014 -
Wal-Mart going big with small stores
Along with its report of muted sales, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it is will add twice as many small stores in the U.S. as originally planned.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PayPal Inc.TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Mobile tracking opt-out gets easier for consumers
Mobile location analytics companies now have a platform, SmartStorePrivacy.org, for consumers to easily opt out of location-based services.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Higher minimum wage: Boon or bust for retailers?
Retailers usually cry foul over minimum wage hikes, but some retail experts say a key source of revenue lies with well-compensated employees.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Small retailers thrive on Amazon
But there are costs to doing business with online retail’s giant.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Sales cold for retail in January
Weather is an undeniable factor considering the Midwest and Northeast saw the worst weather and the worst retail performance.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Presidents Day beats Black Friday on discounts and deals
Personal shopping site Shop It To Me examined more than a million items on sale in a full calendar year and found the February holiday beats all.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Jos. A. Bank inks Eddie Bauer deal
If the deal to buy Eddie Bauer goes through, it dims the likelihood of a hostile takeover by Men’s Wearhouse.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Rakuten snags smartphone messaging app company Viber
The Japanese electronics retailer and digital e-commerce giant expands its digital footprint greatly with the acquisition.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Phishing attack on HVAC company led to Target breach
The vendor may have skimmed proper protocol against malware by using a free version of a cyber-security program.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 14, 2014 -
To catch up on mobile, Staples forgoes responsive design
The retailer is more worried about hanging onto its customers via agile stand-alone mobile apps — for now.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2014 -
To get the sales it wants, Prada lifts its nose in the air a little higher
Not in a position to compete with the likes of fast-apparel chains like H&M, Prada takes a cue from Apple and reserves its merchandise to sell in its own upscale stores.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Guitar Center would like to teach the world to play
If it's ever going to sell more instruments, the struggling musical-instrument retailer thinks it needs to work on getting more people, especially young people, to play one.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Retail In Crisis: These Are The Changes Brick-And-Mortar Stores Must Make
A woman walks past a shuttered Best Buy Store in Chicago. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)This is a guest post by Brian K. Walker, senior vice president for strategy at Hybris Software. There is a crisis in retail. During the 2013 holiday shopping season, U.S. retailers received approximately...
Feb. 12, 2014 -
Price competition a minefield for retailers
Strictly meeting consumer price demands not only digs into the bottom line, but can also create havoc with customer expectations and even brand loyalty, observers say.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2014 -
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to launch U.S. site
The site, 11Main.com, is part of an ongoing global expansion that last year included a major investment in Shoprunner.com.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2014 -
Target taps top Pinterest “pinners” for design partnerships
The retailer’s collaboration with bloggers on the popular social sharing site is reminiscent of its ground-breaking collaborations with top fashion designers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble fires Nook engineers
The move aimed at “rationalizing” its Nook business follows the January lay-off of the vice president of hardware.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Bitcoin tanks due to worrying glitch
The crypto-currency suffered another setback when its largest exchange suspended customer withdrawals and sent its value crashing.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Retail customer service failed in Q4: Zendesk
Over the holiday season, customer satisfaction with retailers dropped below satisfaction with the government.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Lush Cosmetics wins big in case against Amazon searches
A UK court ruled that by suggesting other products when a customer searches for Lush products, Amazon violated Lush’s trademark.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 shipping expectations e-retailers cannot ignore
Consumers adjust their e-shopping behavior according to their shipping options, and they’re expecting more these days.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2014 -
Lululemon cracks down on customer resales
The upscale yoga retailer is known for its less-than-generous return policies, and now it's working hard to stop customers from reselling its clothing on sites like eBay.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2014 -
New York City law would pave way for retail unions
A bill to be introduced soon would require retail tenants getting city subsidies to allow union organization.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2014 -
The Gap’s strong January exceeds expectations
The retailer has been through thick and thin over the past several years, but hopes to be getting back into a groove with the help of its new merchandising guru.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2014