Creating a successful multi-channel experience can seem intimidating to many retailers, who may wonder if the effort is worth it. They may not have a choice, however. “Consumers are expecting …
Looking for a land of opportunity? The Old World beckons. Despite a sluggish economy, Europe dominates the top of FORBES’ annual ranking of the finest countries for capitalism—with Scandinavia as …
Amazon.com Inc. is increasing its share of U.S. online spending during the holiday season, even as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and other rivals seek to attract consumers with promotional …
When Estée Lauder acquired MAC Cosmetics in 1998, the makeup artist-driven brand was still niche; its first 14 years in business driven by a grassroots, word-of-mouth marketing effort that helped …
Game Stop opens 1,000th tech brands storeGameStop’s Technology Brands division has reached another milestone toward its goal of generating $1.5 billion in revenue by 2019. The retailer announced it has …
For some years now, fashion has been speeding up. It’s evident in the non-stop runway schedule, the constant influx of new clothes into stores, and the glut of images we …
McDonald’s first opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1975. Fast-forward 40 years and McDonald’s is pioneering a new dining concept it’s calling McDonald’s Next in the bustling city on …
Zara should make traditional retailers shake in their boots. Year after year, the Spanish fast fashion company reports strong earnings. And in the nine months ending in October, Zara’s parent …
Best Buy is bringing an interactive spin to the catalog-browsing experience by incorporating visual search technology into its Android mobile application, allowing users to hover their device over any image …
More online retailers are offering expedited same-day delivery, with windows as small as an hour or two, reports the Wall Street Journal. Retailers are investing in more distribution centers and …