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Online retailers are seeing record holiday sales this year. ComScore reports that 57 million Americans shopped online on Black Friday, a 26 percent increase over 2011. As retailers settle in for their biggest selling season of the year, the use of big data has become a critical force in growing sales. Big data analytics is helping retailers stay in front of a new breed of consumer, the omnichannel shopper, and the avalanche of data they're generating.

Woonsocket, R.I. -- CVS/pharmacy and Medicine Chest Pharmacy announced Friday that CVS will acquire 19 Medicine Chest drug stores in Texas during the last weekend of December. CVS/pharmacy will operate nine of the acquired locations and relocate 10...

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in the time for the holidays, TastingRoom.com has released a newly revamped website that will enable consumers to socially share and peruse their extensive wine library in style. TastingRoom.com has been...

MIAMI -- US Walmart workers were joined by Walmart workers in nine countries on Friday to call for an end to Walmart?s attempts to silence workers for speaking out for changes at the world?s largest employer. As Walmart workers and community supporters...

New York -- Wal-Mart Stores and Kroger are said to be among the bidders for assets being sold by Hostess Brands Inc., according to Bloomberg. The report, which cited a person who asked not to be named because the process is confidential, said there are...

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey of online shoppers revealed consumers have higher expectations of online shopping than ever before. ShopRunner, which brings together a network of retailers to deliver powerful shopping services,...

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Outdoor lifestyle brand Eddie Bauer has named former Best Buy executive Steve Venegas as its new VP of distribution North America. Venegas is a seasoned outdoor industry executive, most recently holding the position of VP of...

Toronto -- As consumers continue to seek more convenient methods of shopping, through mobile and online, the potential for further sales erosion continues to threaten retailers, according to a new study by branding and design firm Shikatani Lacroix. The...

* Apple, publishers let retailers set e-book prices for 2yrs * Will suspend "most favoured nation" contracts for 5 years * No infringement finding against companies, no penalties * Amazon set to benefit from EU decision BRUSSELS, Dec 13 (Reuters)...

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaiam, the leading producer and marketer of lifestyle media and fitness accessories, has been delivering positive change through personal development, health and wellness since 1988. Gaiam has decided to extend its...