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Multichannel Golfsmith customers outspend their single-channel counterparts by a factor of four, according to analysis conducted by the retailer. "If you were a two-channel customer, which could be our catalog, 1-800 number or a web customer, you will spend four times" what a one-channel customer spends, said Golfsmith CEO Martin Hanaka during a recent conference call discussing the retailer's Q3 financial results.

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Amazon's (AMZN) The Black Friday Deals store will feature discounts on hundreds of items like cameras, video games, movies, tools, watches, jewelry, clothing and more, now through Black Friday. "When it comes to holiday gift shopping there are three things customers want: low prices, items to be in-stock and ready to ship, and a convenient shopping experience," said Sally Fouts, spokeswoman for Amazon. "So in addition to our everyday low prices, customers will find exceptional deals in our Black Friday Deals store starting today all the way through Black Friday. These are deals customers won't

New York-based Macy’s Inc. has announced a multiyear renovation of its flagship store at Herald Square in New York. The company is investing approximately $400 million in the project over the next four years. Additional selling space will be added to allow for expanded assortments and upgraded presentations in key merchandise categories, including shoes, handbags, cosmetics and fashion brands. Work will begin in early spring 2012 and continue in phases through fall 2015. The majority of every floor, virtually every department and the exterior of the building will be improved over the course of the renovation. The store will

Kohl's will open at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, joining fellow retailers Macy's and Target in giving shoppers a head start on what's traditionally been one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DutyFreeZone.com is Announcing the Launch of a One-of-a-Kind e-commerce Website. "Our website is going to revolutionize the e-commerce industry and generate business, and in-store traffic for small to medium store owners," quoted Ken Rubenfeld, Vice President of Operations. "We challenge and invite Retail store owners to upload their products on DutyFreeZone.com at no cost to them. DutyFreeZone.com will display the selected products and sell it to consumers using our proprietary marketing technology." DutyFreeZone.com web based system helps visitors search for deals worldwide. After selecting the item(s) they wish to purchase, they

York, Pa. -- As part of a real estate realignment strategy, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Tuesday said it will close two of its department stores, one in Pennsylvania and the other in Ohio, when their leases expire in early 2012. The company said it plans to close its store in the West Manchester Mall in York, Pa., in January, and its Elder-Beerman store in the Northwest Mall in Dayton, Ohio, which will shut down in February. Bon-Ton, which operates under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Parisian and Younkers nameplates, will open two stores

New York City -- New York & Co. said Tuesday it has launched its debut Facebook sweepstakes campaign, which it will promote through multiple social media outlets. The promotion, which runs Nov. 1 – Nov. 16, utilizes email, in-store signage,

Minneapolis -- Target Corp. said Tuesday that its CFO and executive VP Doug Scovanner will retire from his posts effective March 31, 2012. He will remain with the company for the next five months to assist with the transition, according to the retailer. A successor has not yet been named. Scovanner has served in his current role since 1999.

BLACKFOOT, Idaho, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Idaho-based outdoor wood furniture retailer, JS Custom Wood LLC, today announced a new electronic commerce Web site: www.TheBestLawnChair.com. Founder and President of JS Custom Wood LLC, James Burnside, said, "The outdoor products on our site are made from high quality cedar wood and snug fitting parts to ensure season after season of reliable and enjoyable use." Sponsored by: TheBestLawnChair.com operates as an electronic commerce (e-commerce) retail business. The site offers a wide range of outdoor quality cedar wood furniture including table sets, chairs, ottomans, benches, garden pieces, miscellaneous sets and more. Cedar

New York City -- Macy’s announced that its namesake stores across the country will open at midnight on Nov. 25, the midnight of Thanksgiving night, to kick off the 2011 holiday shopping season. It is the first time that Macy’s has opened its doors chainwide at midnight. The company’s Bloomingdale’s unit will open its doors on Black Friday at 8 a.m. Last year, Macy's opened eight stores at midnight. The rest of the stores opened at 4 a.m. Target announced Friday that it was also opening its doors at midnight for the first time ever on Black Friday.