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GNC To Close 4,400+ Stores For One Day As It Rebrands ‘Broken Model’
GNC will close all 4,400+ of its U.S. corporate stores for one day only on Dec. 28. The vitamin and supplements retailer will reopen on Dec. 29 with a new…
News December 19Store Tours: Lunya Creates ‘Bedroom’ Experience In Loungewear Pop-Up
Responding to the “problem” women encounter when trying to find comfortable around-the-house loungewear, Lunya Founder Ashley Merrill developed a line of clothing that features ultra-comfortable, high-end and washable fabrics and…
News December 19Location Data Reveals Best Buy, Zumiez, Prada Would Do Well In WTC Mall
Visitors to the recently opened Westfield World Trade Center Mall have shown the strongest affinity for three brands: Best Buy, Prada and Zumiez, according to data from Cuebiq. There’s just…
News December 19Preventing The Video #Fail Moment
By Hildur Smaradottir, Varnish Software These days, the central and often most effective tool in your marketing kit is video. The reason? It works. A recent eyeviewdigital.com story reports that…
Executive Viewpoints December 19NRF Foundation Names Five Next Generation Scholarship Finalists
The National Retail Federation Foundation has revealed the top five finalists for its 2017 Next Generation Scholarship program, which provides financial support to college students pursuing careers or majors relevant to retail. The finalists…
News December 16Subscription Retail Sales Jump 17% On Black Friday
While subscription businesses need to build a sustainable model if they want long-term success, this holiday season has given them a welcome short-term boost. Year-over-year same-store sales at subscription businesses…
News December 16Dogs Will Receive 2.5X More Gifts Than Cats This Season
Apparently the naughty list contains more cats than dogs. Man’s best friends will receive more than 2.5X the number of gifts this holiday compared to their feline compatriots. SLI Systems…
News December 16Brooks Brothers Selects SkillNet Solutions Retail Suite
Brooks Brothers has selected SkillNet Solutions to provide ongoing software support and enhancements for its store systems, including Oracle Retail Xstore POS and Oracle Retail Customer Engagement. Citing the flexibility…
News December 163 Lessons From Rent The Runway’s New Futuristic Flagship
With its new flagship store location that opened in Manhattan on Dec. 6, fashion rental retailer Rent the Runway is the latest signal that the “store of the future” is here. With a “Dream…
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