Microsoft Opens First Retail Store
Microsoft has jumped into the retail arena and opened its first store in Scottsdale, Ariz., featuring interactive technology and a sleek modern design. This...
Visual Merchandising: The ‘Silent Salesperson’
Great visual merchandising should not seem like visual merchandising at all, according to the panelists at Tuesday's presentation on "Visual Merchandising and Store Design,"...
In the Face of Flat Holiday Season, Online Sales Continue to Rise
While retail sales are likely to remain flat or dip this holiday season, online sales will actually grow 8 percent, according to a new...
How Staples Is Building a Sustainable Brand
Is the Rosindale location Staples’ first LEED-certified building? Mark Buckley: This is the second retail building that has been certified by the U.S....
Deloitte: Consumer Spending Index Rises
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index rose again in August, reaching its highest level since October 2007. The index, which monitors consumer cash flow to...
Retail Sales Up 2.7 Percent in August, Most in Three Years
Retailers saw some glimmers of hope in August, as sales rose 2.7 percent from July 2009. The increase represents the largest month-over-month gain in...
As Economy Stabilizes, Consumers Remain Cautious
Even as positive news about the economy begins to trickle in, Americans remain cautious about their spending, according to new research from the Principal...
Online Sales of Growing Importance to Multi-Channel Businesses Epsilon Targeting
The new Epsilon Targeting Multichannel Trend Report finds that even as overall sales slid, online sales continued to make up a growing piece of...
Coca-Cola and IBM Still Top Brands
In the face of a global economic crisis, the world’s biggest brands are still going strong. According to Interbrand’s 2009 Best Global Brand rankings,...
Holiday Shopping Season Not Looking Merry
Holiday shopping lists may not be very long this year. According to a forecast released by Deloitte today, retailers will need to prepare for...
