Retail Stores
July 25, 2017 at 10:27 am
Sephora said it's planting its "smallest footprint" in the U.S. yet with the launch of freestanding makeup studios. The beauty retailer announced plans last week to roll out the new Sephora Studio concept across the U.S., with the first location opening in Boston this week. The studios will be about 2,000 square feet, less than half…
July 24, 2017 at 9:34 am
While e-commerce has been the fall guy for struggling brick-and-mortar retailers, a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers commissioned by Bouncepad shows how technology could drive foot traffic — and purchase power — back in-store. An overwhelming majority of consumers (three out of four) want more tech in-store to improve their experience, but feel like…
July 23, 2017 at 8:12 am
This webinar will tackle how retailers can use customer data, including location intelligence, to help them make better decisions.
July 20, 2017 at 11:48 am
Long the undisputed leader in e-commerce, Amazon.com has turned its attention to the other piece of the retail puzzle: physical stores. In the last year-and-a-half, Amazon has opened seven bookstores across the country, with plans to open six more by the end of 2017. In addition, Amazon made a big splash last month with it…
July 18, 2017 at 9:09 am
With everyone glued to their phones these days, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that digital engagement is now a fundamental part of modern retail success. In fact, a 2015 study found that 90 percent of shoppers use their phones while shopping in stores. Engaging customers with digital apps is an increasingly common strategy for…
July 17, 2017 at 8:45 am
In the past, you and I would shop for our wardrobe at a local mall by visiting department stores such as Macy’s and other retailers like bebe, The Limited, Banana Republic and such. It’s safe to say that technology has changed all of that. However, this shouldn’t be news to anyone. It’s happened before. Let’s…
July 14, 2017 at 8:56 am
Total spending for K-12 and college is expected to reach $83.6 billion, up from last year’s $75.8 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual back-to-school spending survey, conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics. Here’s how the spending breaks down: Families with children in elementary school through high school plan to spend an average of $687.72 each, for…
July 13, 2017 at 9:18 am
Amazon.com's recent Prime Day shopping event generated the “biggest day ever” in sales for the retailer. The online retailer reported that sales grew by more than 60 percent from the same 30-hour window in 2016. This isn’t surprising; it seems as if it's Amazon against the world as of late. To help retailers better compete with the industry…
July 12, 2017 at 11:47 am
Barnes & Noble Inc. announced this week that Carl Hauch has been named vice president of stores, effective immediately. In his new role, Hauch will be responsible for the entire retail store organization and profitable growth of the business, driving sales, training, developing talent and recruitment. “I'm excited about Carl’s addition to our management team,”…
July 12, 2017 at 9:59 am
Gymboree Corp. plans to close 350 stores as it restructures in bankruptcy, the company said earlier this week. Store closing sales are scheduled to begin on July 18, and most of the stores targeted for closure are Gymboree and Crazy 8 locations. The children’s apparel retailer will have more than 900 locations after the 350…
