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When William Henry Belk launched a department store in Monroe, N.C. in 1888, he named it the New York Racket. The name, he believed, made the store sound bigger than it actually was. The new branding, the company’s first change since 1967, was just one element in a massive multiyear remake of the department store chain.

Wal-Mart is investigating potential corruption in its overseas practices, the company said. In a quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Wal-Mart said it began an internal investigation “into whether certain matters, including permitting, licensing and inspections, were in compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,” and that it had already taken unspecified remedial measures in relation to the investigation. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits bribery and enforces accounting standards for U.S. companies doing international business.

Lowe's has found itself facing a backlash after the retail giant pulled ads from a reality show about American Muslims. Lowe's stopped advertising on TLC's "All-American Muslim" after the Florida Family Association complained, saying the program was "propaganda that riskily hides the Islamic agenda's clear and present danger to American liberties and traditional values."

West Chester, Pa. -- QVC announced Monday that Beth Rubino has been promoted to executive VP human resources and workplace services, reporting to QVC president and CEO Mike George. Rubino was previously senior VP human resources and workplace services. In addition to her global human resources role, Rubino will continue to oversee QVC's corporate communications, as well as its community affairs programs and corporate social responsibility efforts.

Steve Jobs, Disney's largest investor, had inspired the company to "think big." The new Disney Store at the Mall of America may share its kid clientele with nearby Legoland and Nickelodeon Universe, but the retailer shares its heart with an outlet just several feet away: the Apple store. With its seamless marriage of technology and brand, Disney's new concept stores have taken a page or two from Apple's vaunted retail playbook. Which makes sense, since Apple's founder/CEO, the late Steve Jobs, was the largest shareholder in the Walt Disney Co. and served on its board of directors.

New York City -- Macy’s said Monday it has brought back its “24-hour” stores for three all-nighters beginning Dec. 21. Starting at 7 a.m., 14 Macy’s stores will stay open for 83 hours straight for non-stop shopping until Christmas Eve on Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Another 27 Macy’s stores will stay open until 2 a.m. on those same three nights. “Our 24-hour stores have been a hit with holiday shoppers for the past five years,” said Ron Klein, chief stores officer, Macy’s. “Our customers have told us when they want to shop, and after-hours and overnight shopping comes

Retailers and manufacturers are pondering whether in a world of augmented shopping via mobile devices we will see a shift away from traditional e-commerce. The evidence shows that m-commerce is arming consumers with a personal shopping assistant and offering new forms of customer rewards, while also providing retailers and manufacturers with valuable digital advertising.

Macy's is the 2011 mobile marketer of the year, the highest accolade in mobile advertising, marketing and media. The honor tops the Mobile Marketer Awards handed out each year for outstanding work that moved the mobile needle for brands and marketers.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Warp 9, Inc. (OTCBB: WNYN), the premier provider of e-commerce services for midsize online sellers, today announced that the company has successfully launched Sundance Catalog using Mobile Direct, the company's new mobile commerce solution. Founded by famed actor, director and visionary of independent filmmaking, Robert Redford, Sundance Catalog sells beautiful, handmade jewelry from the Sundance artisan community, as well as Sundance clothing for casual looks with an edge. Customers can also find one-of-a-kind and unique gifts with the Sundance Catalog gift guide, or decorate and furnish a home with rustic and

At a time when engagement is more important than ever in retail, shoppers can still count on Brookstone to deliver entertainment, relevancy and purposeful fun in-store. Brookstone's Vice President, Chief Information Officer Bill Wood shares his brand's secrets for product innovation and merchandising magic. Tune in and learn how Brookstone blends it all into a successful retail strategy.