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Urban Outfitters Post Record Sales But Lags Behind Expectations

Urban Outfitters, posted record sales during Q1 2015, but it still fell short of Wall Street expectations for…

News May 21
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Target To Roll Out RFID In All Stores

Target will roll out RFID-enabled “smart labels” on price tags in an effort to improve inventory accuracy and…

News May 21
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Digitally Empowered Brand Mavens Exert Purchasing Power

The future of retail may lie in the power of a shopper group called Brand Mavens: digitally engaged,…

News May 20
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FootClicks Offers Proximity Marketing Solutions Through Mobile Devices

Although consumers have access to more shopping channels than ever before, the brick-and-mortar store provides emotional engagement that,…

News May 19
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How Physical Retailers Can Benefit From Partnering With Digital Businesses

Up to 90% of consumers prefer to look at products in-store, even if they ultimately complete their transactions…

News May 19
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Oracle Solutions Help IT Departments Adapt To Industry Trends

IT departments are tasked with the challenge of adapting to new technology and shopping trends. Although they need…

News May 18
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Ascena Retail Group Buys Ann Taylor Parent Company

Ascena Retail Group, parent company of Lane Bryant, Dressbarn and Maurices brands, has acquired ANN Inc., owner of…

News May 18
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Walmart Tries To Take Down Amazon Prime

Walmart is challenging Amazon with a new shipping service. Although Amazon has aggregated a loyal user base for…

News May 18
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IKEA Opens Two ‘Pick-Up Points’ In Canada

IKEA Canada will open its first two “Pick-Up-Points” in London, Ontario, and Quebec City in late 2015 as…

News May 15
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