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February 28, 2013
In the largest showrooming study to date, Placed identified Best Buy and Target as high-risk retailers for Amazon.com customers to view offline and buy online. Surprisingly, Best Buy and Target weren't the most at risk for showroomers taking over their aisles. The results from the Placed: Aisle to Amazon Study found that consumers who showroom and then purchase on Amazon are 20 percent more likely to visit Best Buy and 15 percent more likely to visit Target than average, but Bed Bath & Beyond, PetSmart and Toys"R"Us all face greater risk.
February 28, 2013
Gregg Winkelman has joined the CDW Merchants team as its business development manager. Winkelman will be based in New York and will be responsible for developing accounts in the area, as well as using his existing network to grow his business across the...
February 28, 2013
BALTIMORE, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour and USA Gymnastics today announced that Under Armour, Inc., the Baltimore, MD-based leader in athletic performance gear, will provide performance apparel, footwear, and accessories for the USA...
February 28, 2013
eBay-owned Svpply is debuting an Android version of its Svpply mobile application today, which brings its catalog of over 2.4 million hand-picked items from 110,000 stores to the Android operating system for the first time. The company, which was...
February 28, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO — Gap Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter were $4.73 billion, compared with $4.28 billion for the same period last year. Same-store sales were up 5% for the quarter, compared with a 4% decrease during the same period last...
February 28, 2013
New York -- Barnes & Noble reported on Thursday a loss in the fiscal third quarter, hurt by a 26% decline in revenue for its Nook e-book readers. The company posted a loss of $6.1 million quarter through Jan. 26, compared to a profit of $52 million in...
February 28, 2013
Fourth quarter operating profits at Sear’s Holdings on an adjusted basis improved. 22% and same store sales at Sears flagship stores turned modestly positive. Total company same store sales at domestic stores declined 1.6%, comprised of a 3.7% decrease...
February 28, 2013
New York -- Wal-Mart Stores on Thursday confirmed a report from the Wall Street Journal that its U.S. chief administrative officer, Tom Mars, will step down in March. The company did not give a reason for his departure. Mars has been with the chain for...
February 28, 2013
SHARE: Email Print LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Macys is joining a growing list of companies participating in the Better Buildings Challenge, a federal initiative to create clean energy jobs and lower energy bills for U.S. businesses. Macys said it will...
February 28, 2013
SUFFERN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA) announced that David Johns has accepted the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer effective March 11, 2013. Mr. Johns joins ascena with extensive...
