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RadioShack May Disconnect Mobile Kiosks in Target
October 25, 2012

Back in 2010 when Target launched full-service mobile phone centers operated by RadioShack in some of its stores, the deal was billed as a win-win. Now, just a couple of years later, RadioShack's interim CEO has let the world know that there appears to be...

NFL, Reebok Accord Thwarts Apparel Competition, Suit Says
October 25, 2012

The National Football League, Adidas AG (ADS)’s Reebok and professional football teams were sued by a California man who alleges they created a monopoly over team- themed apparel that drives up prices for consumers. Team owners agreed to license their...

Under Armour Q3 Revenues Climb 24 Percent
October 25, 2012

Under Armour, Inc. again raised its outlook for the year after reporting third-quarter earnings rose 24.6 percent on a 23.5 percent sales gain. Sales grew 22 percent in apparel, 21 percent in foo...

Consumers Turning to Mobile Apps to Save Money for the Holidays, Survey Finds
October 25, 2012

Mobile shopping continues to grow with more than 110 million smartphone users in the U.S. and thousands of shopping apps available to consumers free of charge. As the holiday season approaches, consumers are looking for ways to improve the shopping experience using mobile devices. Online shopping comparison site PriceGrabber released results of its second winter holiday survey, revealing how consumers plan to use mobile shopping applications this holiday season.

Mad Mobile Builds Office Depot App for Windows 8 Launch
October 25, 2012

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Mad Mobile, the leading mobile platform company, was selected by retail giant Office Depot to build an app for the global release of Windows 8 on October 26th. (Photo:...

Stein Mart opening seven stores
October 25, 2012

Jacksonville, Fla. -- Stein Mart is expanding with the opening of seven stores this fall. The new stores are located in Surprise, Ariz.; Katy, Texas; Tucson, Ariz.; and Charlottesville, Va. The McAllen, Texas; Biloxi, Miss.; and San Dimas, Calif., stores...

DSW Opens First-Ever Puerto Rico Store
October 25, 2012

Columbus, Ohio-based DSW Inc. has opened a store in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The 19,000-sq.-ft. store, located at Plaza Carolina Mall, marks the shoe retailer’s first-ever store outside of the continental United States. Currently, the company operates 363...

Barnes & Noble Suffers Credit Card Data Breach at 63 Stores
October 25, 2012

Barnes & Noble has revealed that customers shopping as recently as last month at 63 of its locations, including stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, may have had their credit card information stolen. On Sept. 14, 7,000 PIN pads throughout the retailer's locations nationwide were disconnected due to signs of tampering on some of the units. It has been determined that one keypad in each of the 63 stores had been hacked. 

Best Buy streamlines U.S. ops, expects lower profits
October 25, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — Best Buy is streamlining its U.S. operations by implementing a leaner leadership structure. Effective Jan. 1, 2013, the company's U.S. operations will consist of the online channel, overseen by Stephen Gillett, president digital and...

Signet Jewelers to Acquire Ultra Stores
October 25, 2012

Signet Jewelers announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Stores, Inc. from Crystal Financial LLC. and its other stockholders for approximately $57 million in cash. Ultra operates stores primarily in outlet centers, as well as licensed jewelry departments. Signet will not assume any debt in connection with the acquisition.