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Catalogs.com has launched a new iPad app that aims to create a more portable version of its multiple-merchant catalog offerings. The app allows users to search big books from merchants including Ghiradelli, Little Tikes and Spiegel, and connect to the retailers' sites directly when they're ready to make a purchase.

Anthropologie, a division of Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters Inc., is slated to open its first accessories-only store in Chevy Chase, Md., on Oct. 29, according to WWD.com. The new concept, located on Wisconsin Avenue in suburban Washington, D.C., is around the corner from an existing Anthropologie shop and will focus on shoes, handbags, scarves, belts, as well as costume, fine, estate and antique jewelry, such as brooches and engagement rings. SAVE | EMAIL | PRINT | MOST POPULAR | RSS | REPRINTS DDI's RetailDesignDiva blog is dedicated to retail design issues, opinions and frustrations of the day.Read the Diva's

Wal-Mart hopes to increase its share of the fast-growing Chinese market with the launch of a dedicated shopping site selling products from its Sam's Club warehouse chain. Sam's operates four stores in the country, and the website may serve to introduce more of China's consumers to the warehouse-shopping concept.

SEATTLE, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, launches its online store, Windstar Apparel, featuring a unique collection of stylish apparel and gear for guests to wear onboard or ashore. Hand selected by Windstar's online store partner, New Headings, Windstar Apparel is sourced from the best brands in the industry including Patagonia, Columbia Sportswear, Tilley Endurables, Smith Optics and TEVA. Items include outerwear, shirts, shorts, pants, hats, watersports gear and travel accessories which are comfortable, sun-protective, easy to

The global economy has sped up the fashion cycle, transporting trends from Europe and around the world to the masses at a breakneck pace.

Target Corp. has redesigned more than 104 stores in the Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C., markets, increasing fresh food offerings in a bid to build shopping frequency. Target, redesign, fresh food, shopping frequency, SuperTarget, expanded food sections, P-fresh, discount store

Inflation on consumer items is so low that the Federal Reserve sees a risk of deflation, a spiral of falling prices and wages. But the prices of some commodities, driven by demand from China and other hot economies, have been rising fast.

Neiman Marcus has selected Infosys Technologies (INFY) as strategic sourcing partner for providing application development and maintenance services for business applications across their stores, online and catalogue business operations.With a focus on cost-optimization, increased flexibility, speed and innovation while improving quality and customer service, the Infosys solution was in alignment with Neiman Marcus’ vision and overall requirements. The luxury retailer was seeking ways to leverage its investment in IT and business application services, bringing in process improvements to align with the changing market and consumer trends and becoming more cost-efficient in their operations.“By partnering with Infosys and leveraging its

The Commerce Department reported Friday that retail sales rose 0.6% in September, the third month in a row of sales gains. In August, sales rose 0.7%, the biggest advance since March. Excluding autos, sales rose 0.4% in September after a 1% August gain. Auto sales, which had fallen 0.5% in August, rose 1.6% in September, the best showing since March.The furniture category had a strong showing, as furniture retail sales rose 0.5%, the best showing since July. Electronic and appliance stores posted a 1.5% rise, the best since February. Sales at hardware stores rose 0.6%, the biggest increase since