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Walgreens Buys Liz Earle From Avon For $215 Million

Walgreens Boots Alliance, the parent company of Walgreens, has acquired skincare brand Liz Earle from Avon Products for $215.7 million in cash. “Avon remains committed to our strategic priorities, and we…

News July 10

Ace Hardware Sees ‘Connected Homes’ As New Business Opportunities

The Internet of Things (IoT) is encouraging retailers across categories to reimagine their customer engagement tactics, associate tools and even their in-store assortments.

Features July 10

5 Ways To Make The Grade In Mobile

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor  What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? If your answer is check your cell phone, you’re not alone. I…

Executive Viewpoints July 9

Store Tours: The Importance Of Keeping Customer Service In-House At B&H Photo

StoreTours with: Moshe Leeds, B&H Photo Video Pro-Audio Moshe Leeds discusses the importance of keeping the call center in-house at B&H. “We call ourselves ‘The Professional Source’ because that is…

News July 9

Indie Marketplace Moorea Seal Drives Social Engagement And Sales With Like2Buy

For independent retailers, the vital first step for building a thriving business is creating a community of engaged customers. Over the years, Instagram has become a valuable network for brands…

News July 9

Jane.com Boosts Revenue With New Mobile App

Retailers can experience significant results by optimizing mobile in their business models. For example, Jane.com generates 70% of its total revenue from mobile and handheld device traffic since launching its…

News July 8

Did Whole Foods Address Its Pricing Problem The Right Way?

Last week, John Mackey and Walter Robb, co-CEOs of Whole Foods, admitted to a pricing faux pas. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) discovered that area store employees…

Executive Viewpoints July 8

Peapod Re-Launches Mobile App

Online grocery shopping and delivery service Peapod has unveiled a new mobile app that touts improved features and functionality, such as Filter and Order Genius. The Filter feature is designed to…

News July 8

American Apparel Shows Financial Desperation With Latest Turnaround Plan

Over the past year, American Apparel has faced a slew of brand and financial struggles. Now, the clothing manufacturer and retailer has revealed new details on a strategic turnaround plan…

Features July 8
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