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Target to Open Up to 150 Stores in Canada by 2013
January 14, 2011

Target has acquired the Canadian leases for 220 sites currently operated by Zellers, a subsidiary of the Hudson's Bay Company, for $1.8 billion. It represents Target's first foray outside the U.S. Target will sublease these sites to Zellers for a period of time, until the retailer opens its first stores in Canada beginning in 2013.

Disney Store to Expand New Design to 25 More Locations
January 13, 2011

Oracle and the Disney Store highlighted the latest technology accomplishments at their newly designed retail stores at the National Retail Federation's BIG Show this week in New York City. The retailer also announced that it would expand its store redesign efforts, which include a range of interactive technologies, to 25 more locations this year.

lululemon Sprints Past the Competition, Shares Soaring
January 12, 2011

One of the most impressive retail stories in the recession has been lululemon athletica, the Canadian seller of women's yoga and running apparel. The company raised guidance for the fourth quarter.  

CVS Launches 'Beauty' Loyalty Program
January 12, 2011

CVS has launched what it says is the first beauty club program for the chain drug trade class. The club is an extension of its ExtraCare loyalty card program. ExtraCare card holders who register for the ExtraCare Beauty Club receive additional rewards on beauty purchases andother beauty-specific benefits.

Video: Adidas, Intel Unveil Virtual Footwear Wall at NRF BIG Show
January 12, 2011

Unveiled at the National Retail Federation BIG Show in New York City, the magical spinning interactive adiVerse Virtual Footwear Wall potentially puts as many as 8,000 shoes at shoppers' fingertips in a futuristic mashup of e-commerce and the mall.

Wal-Mart Launches NYC Website to Garner Support for Local Stores
January 12, 2011

Wal-Mart has launched a website promoting its entry into New York City. The world's largest retailer currently has no stores there, and despite opposition from Local 1500 of the United Food and Commercial Workers union, has expressed interest in opening locations for the past several years.

New Google Goggles is Bigger, Faster, Stonger
January 12, 2011

Google has launched a new version of Google Goggles that's faster and smarter than ever before. The new Goggles 1.3 client for Android can scan barcodes almost instantly. All versions of Goggles can now recognize print ads in popular magazines and newspapers.