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Field & Stream Launches First E-Commerce Site

Field & Stream, an outdoor specialty brand owned and operated by DICK’S Sporting Goods, has launched its first ever e-Commerce site at FieldandStreamShop.com. The online store will sell outdoor equipment,…

News November 16

Is Your Company Truly Agile? Think Again

Agility will soon become the watchword of brands with products sold at brick-and-mortar retailers. In the same way the most agile athletes adjust speed and direction, organizations must change, pivot…

Executive Viewpoints November 16

Target Co-Founder Bruce Dayton Passes Away

Bruce Dayton, one of five brothers who expanded Dayton Co. from a single Minneapolis department store to the nationwide big box chain known as Target, passed away on Nov. 13…

News November 16

Target To Open Smaller Format Store In Manhattan

In an extension of its continued focus on smaller format stores, Target is taking its new format to Manhattan. Located on 255 Greenwich Street in Tribeca, the 45,000-square-foot, two-level store…

News November 16

Mobile-Savvy Fashion Shoppers Turn To Apps For The Holidays

By James Smith, Criteo As retailers gear up for the last quarter of the year, they’ve been carefully prepping for the 2015 holiday shopping season in an effort to maximize…

Executive Viewpoints November 16

Backcountry’s Gearheads Leverage Expertise And Enthusiasm To Build Customer Relationships

People who are passionate about their outdoor activities, whether they are skiers, cyclists, mountain climbers or off-roaders, like to trade stories with other aficionados. And when these enthusiasts are shopping…

Features November 15

Fossil Group Acquires Wearable Tech Startup Misfit For $260 Million

Fossil Group, a designer and distributor of consumer fashion accessories, watches and jewelry, has acquired wearable technology manufacturer Misfit for $260 million. Sonny Vu, CEO of Misfit, will now serve…

News November 13

Heartland Payment Names Sebes To Head Retail And Hospitality Unit

Payment processor Heartland Payment Systems has named Christopher Sebes to head Heartland Commerce, a business group formed in February to help the company strengthen its position in the retail and…

News November 13

57% Of Holiday Shoppers Are Already Buying In Early November

More than half (56.6%) of consumers celebrating the holidays already have started shopping by early November, up from 54.4% last year, according to research from the National Retail Federation (NRF).…

News November 13
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