Archives for October 2015
First look: Microsoft Manhattan flagship29 Oct 2015
Microsoft Corp. has opened its first Manhattan flagship, within blocks of its major competitor. The new Microsoft store is located... Continue Reading
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Wal-Mart plans outdoor Drone tests29 Oct 2015
The world’s largest retailer by revenue asked the Federal Aviation Administration in a letter for permission to use outdoor unmanned... Continue Reading
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And the latest retailer to expand off-price is29 Oct 2015
It seems as though off-price is one of the few bright spots in traditional retail these days, so it’s no... Continue Reading
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A&P puts brand, data on the block29 Oct 2015
While A&P’s stores and associated real estate have been the focus of the retailer’s bankruptcy wind-down, now the brand itself is going... Continue Reading
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Wal-Mart shrinks the big box, Vexing Vendors29 Oct 2015
Strolling inside a Washington, D.C., Wal-Mart on a recent Saturday, Greg Foran, the chain’s U.S. chief executive, saw something he... Continue Reading
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Don’t let Wal-Mart fool you, U.S. investors love consumers29 Oct 2015
The sight of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. — often cited as a proxy for everyday Americans — falling earlier this month... Continue Reading
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A new look for fresh merchandising at Walmart29 Oct 2015
The produce department at Walmart is about to take on the appealing look of a country market thanks to a... Continue Reading
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J.C. Penney letting go of 300 at HQ29 Oct 2015
Headquarters layoffs are spreading throughout the retail industry with J.C. Penney joining Walmart and Dollar General in making deep cuts... Continue Reading
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Staples founder Tom Stemberg dies29 Oct 2015
One of the retail industry’s true innovators, Staples co-founder Tom Stemberg, passed away on Friday at the age of 66.
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Get ready to dip, not swipe, your credit cards22 Oct 2015
You might have already noticed the minor change at the register. Instead of swiping credit cards and debit cards, more... Continue Reading
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