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Target recently ran a mobile advertising campaign that was executed poorly and not optimized for mobile devices. Since then the retail giant has redeemed itself by mobilizing the campaign and showing that it's never too late to get back on track.

In lieu of physical mailers and catalogs, Barneys New York is releasing shoppable digital videos for its Co-Op line, a collection catering to the younger affluent market. Although the brand will continue to offer catalogs for other lines, Co-Op's spring line will be completely digital for the first time.

Fort Worth, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports Inc. said that its total revenue for the fourth quarter, ended Feb. 25, increased a better-than-expected 11.8% to $477 million. Same-store sales rose 10.3%. The chain said total revenue for the fiscal year ended Feb. 25 climbed 9.8% to $1.53 billion. The home décor retailer is upbeat about its first-quarter prospects. "Our spring, outdoor and Easter product assortments are pacing ahead of last year and we feel very confident this momentum will carry into the first quarter as we start our new fiscal year," president and CEO Alex Smith said in a

Neiman Marcus is launching a new experience in four of its U.S. locations that serves to heighten customer service and the in-store atmosphere with a personal shopping mobile application. Designed for the iPhone, NM Service uses push notifications, location-based technology and QR code scanning.

The Association for Retail Environments has recognized Louis Vuitton's Island Maison store in Singapore as store of the year for being the best in retail design, store fixtures and visual presentation. Designed by New York-based Peter Marino Architect, the entire space reflects a nautical theme consistent with its location and with the brand's historical association with travel.

The merger between two Midwest-based general merchandise retail chains, Shopko and Pamida, is now complete, creating one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller, rural communities.

/PRNewswire/ -- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2012, of $41.5 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $31.4 million, or...

Ikea Canada's new 334,000-square-foot store is set to open in April and will incorporate many sustainable and environmental features, including a geothermal installation that will heat and cool part of the building. The building will also feature an edible rooftop garden for co-workers, as well as water storage and filtration systems that will reduce storm water flows and volume. 

The Kronox Retail Labor Index released on Thursday showed that retail hiring is on the rise, even as fewer people seek jobs in the retail sector. The index jumped to 4.2 percent, up nearly 7 percent from last year, indicating a potential recovery in the labor market.

With consumers all over the world spending anywhere from four hours to 10 hours a day on social networks, there are plenty of opportunities for retailers to reach a captive audience. And that audience is ready to engage.