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In an effort to counter crowded stores and limited seating, Apple is reportedly revamping the in-store configuration of its Genius Bars, according to IFOAppleStore.com. By turning the "bar" 90 degrees perpendicular from the far wall of the store, smaller Apple stores will be able to offer more bar stools to customers with repair needs or computer questions.

Plano, Texas -- J.C. Penney Co. has launched a charitable initiative, called jcp cares, that will support a new cause each month by inviting customers to round up their purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to the company's featured charity partner. The retailer will join its customers in giving back by making a contribution to its charity partner each month. The program will be supported by a robust, integrated marketing campaign which will include digital, social, mobile, in-store and direct mail and e-mail components. Jcp cares will kick-off July 1 with J.C. Penney’s support of

Jul. 2, 2012 12:33pm Elliot Zwiebach Comments 0NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With more than 10,000 stores already in operation, Dollar General Corp. sees opportunities for close to 11,000 more, including more than 1,000 in California, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer, told investors here last week. He said the company operates 10,100 stores in 40 states, “and in those states there are another 8,800 opportunities for a dollar store. And if you count states we’re not in, there are another 1,200 opportunities.” Dollar General anticipates tremendous growth from its entry into California, Dreiling added. “California for us will be

The rollout of a new point-of-sale system integrated with iPod Touch devices for store associates was the centerpiece of a major technology upgrade/remodeling initiative at 320 Disney Store locations. Customer traffic in the remodeled stores has increased 20 percent and sales have climbed 25 percent, according to Ron Johnson, director of technology for Disney Stores. Implementation of the Oracle POS system began in June 2009 and was completed in 18 months.

Best Buy's former Chairman Richard Schulze is not expected to present a buyout or other proposal to the company's board anytime soon, a person familiar with the situation said, putting a damper on market expectations that a move might be imminent. Shares of electronics dealer Best Buy cnbc_quoteComponent_init_getData("bby","WSODQ_COMPONENT_BBY_ID0EGAAC15839609","WSODQ","true","ID0EGAAC15839609","off","false","inLineQuote"); rose more than 10 percent on Monday morning to $23.57 amid growing talk that Schulze was , but fell back to around $22, or up 5 percent, on word the bid was unlikely to come soon. Discussions around a leverage buyout are still in the early stages, the person said. Schulze,

ShopAtHome.com, a coupon search engine that connects upwards of 12 million consumers each month to the best deals and cash-back savings, today released its first Buy-havior Report. The report, which tracks consumer search habits on the site, found that when consumers search for online coupons and savings, 62 percent searched for store-centric deals, 24 percent for product-specific coupons, while only 14 percent searched specifically for brand name product discounts online.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With a store based approaching 5,000 units, AutoZone on Monday elevated its human resources efforts. AutoZone named Michael Womack SVP of human resources and customer satisfaction and the newest member of its executive committee, reporting to company chairman, president and CEO Bill Rhodes. “We are excited to have Mike join AutoZone and believe he will be a terrific addition to our company,” Rhodes said. “Mike's background and expertise in human resources and employment law will provide valuable depth to our management team.” Womack previously served as VP of human resources at Cintas Corp., and prior to

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tuesday Morning Corporation and Becker Drapkin Management, L.P. ("Becker Drapkin") today announced that Steven R. Becker and Richard S. Willis have been appointed as independent members of the Board of Directors of Tuesday Morning, effective July 1, 2012. In connection with the appointment of Messrs. Becker and Willis to the Board, Becker Drapkin has agreed to vote in favor of each of the Board's nominees for election at the 2012 and 2013 Annual Meetings of Shareholders and not to take certain actions during a "standstill" period. Mr. Becker has been appointed to serve as the Chair

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- What do journalists, veterinarians, animators, fashion editors and pediatric occupational therapists have in common? The five latest Dream UP Career Exploration Program national essay contest winners want to join them in the workplace when they grow up! These award-winning middle school students soon will have the chance to live their “Dream Job” for a day thanks to the Dream UP Program, which is sponsored by the Office Depot Foundation − the independent, non-profit foundation that serves as the primary charitable giving arm of Office Depot Inc. (NYSE:ODP) − in collaboration with USA TODAY Charitable

Amazon.com is poised to open a digital bookstore in Brazil in the fourth quarter that features a Portuguese-language catalog of digital books and the Kindle e-reader, Reuters reported Friday, citing Brazilian publishers and an industry source familiar with the company's plans.