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Build-A-Bear Names New Tech Chief

Build-A-Bear Workshop has hired Dara Meath as its new SVP and CTO and placed her on its senior leadership committee, reflecting the…

Build-A-Bear Parties Return Following Two-Year COVID-19 Hiatus

Build-A-Bear Workshop is celebrating the return of in-store parties, which were shut down for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. The retailer,…

COVID-19 Impact: DSW, Nordstrom, B8ta, Ascena And Build-A-Bear Furlough Employees

More retailers trying to cut costs amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak are putting employees on furlough — and not just store employees….

Nominate A Retail Innovator: 2013 Customer Engagement Awards

Retail TouchPointsis now welcoming nominations for the 2013 Customer Engagement Awards! In its 3rd year, the Customer Engagement Awards will recognize retailers…

Leading Retailers Use Interactive Technology To Improve Brand Experiences

Following is Part 2 of the Retail TouchPoints series, titled: How Innovative Technologies Are Saving The Store. This section spotlights how…

NRF BIG Show Recap: Editors’ Perspectives, Session Recaps

Following is an overview of the NRF BIG Show 2013, featuring editorial perspectives from Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief of Retail TouchPoints and Alicia…

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan To Keynote During NRF 2013

Last year, hot topics during the NRF Big Show 2012 included cross-channel, digital signage, mobile technology and social networking. One year later,…

11 Retailers Win Customer Engagement Awards

There is no question that the customer is now in charge of the shopping experience. Retailers are working to meet the needs…

Epicor Launches New Retail Business Intelligence Solution

Epicor has released Epicor Retail Business Intelligence (BI), a retail solution designed to offer mobile capabilities and improved store transfer analysis. The…