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Wal-Mart Scandal: Huge Distraction for Retail Giant
April 24, 2012

Retail analysts took a dim view of Wal-Mart's bribery scandal, with most recommending that investors use the controversy to take profits while the controversy swirls around the world's leading big-box store.

Coach Reports 21% Profit Jump in Q3
April 24, 2012

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H&M to Enter Latin America
April 24, 2012

DDI has been heralding the latest retail store design ideas since 1988 and has become a trusted source for all things retail. When DDI first appeared 20 years ago, the market was right for a magazine that focused on the retail environment. DDI has grown to become the retail design resource for store design concepts and a trusted guide to retail design ideas. DDI carefully chronicles the changes and focuses on the things that generate a buzz the world over in the retail industry.

Modell's Sporting Goods launches eCommerce site
April 24, 2012

Tags: Online Retailing, Specialty Stores New York-based Modell's Sporting Goods used technology from MarketLive to create its new e-commerce site, according to a company press release. MarketLive created the custom-built site that went live in March to allow customers to shop for fan gear by their favorite sports team, player or by the various leagues including NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA and NASCAR. Modell's will continue to bring additional business units onto the site over the course of the year including athletic footwear, active apparel and sporting goods to mirror the retailer's in-store offerings, Mitchell Modell, CEO, said in

Mothers 61 Percent More Likely Than Other Women to Own a Smartphone
April 24, 2012

Performics, the performance marketing firm owned by Publicis Groupe, has released  findings from “S-Net: A Study on Social Media Usage & Behavior.” The study of nearly 3,000 active U.S. social networkers highlights mothers as more versatile, present, active andengaged users of social networking sites, compared to other women.
According to the study, mothers are approximately 61% more likely than other women to own a smartphone.

Ikea Squeezes 2,800 Products Inside Single Web Banner Ad
April 24, 2012

Here's a great little digital stunt by Ikea. To emphasize the point that its furniture and other products help you to save space, the Swedish retailer has squeezed an entire store—some 2,800 products—inside a 300-by-250 pixel banner ad.

LVMH Managing Its Brands on Facebook
April 24, 2012

French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, maker of Louis Vuitton handbags, Moet Champagne and other high-end brands, beat revenue expectations Wednesday, but doubts remain about the sustainability of the sector given the poor economic climate in Europe. The company said it “will continue to focus its efforts on developing its brands, will maintain a strict control over costs and will target its investments.” One of the ways it manages those brands is through a carefully managed social media campaign, primarily focused on Facebook pages.

Target Expands Fresh Food Selection in More Stores
April 24, 2012

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