Investor sets sights on board seat after entreaties behind the scenes fall flat. From Financial Times
The retailer is rolling out new fines for those who deliver late—or early. From Bloomberg Businessweek
The tech giants may be contributing to the U.S. economy’s most persistent ailments. Should they be broken up? From Bloomberg Businessweek
The company is working with every player to develop China’s sports business. From Bloomberg Businessweek
Private brands still dominate value-driven categories but have more growth potential in underdeveloped segments such as pet products and personal care. From Store Brand
Retailers with store brands could better meet the needs of baby boomers and elderly shoppers with convenient packaging, special-diet and more emphasis on key categories. From Store Brand
For those that “sleep on” current opportunities in Mexico, the potential market share could be swept away as others gain footholds in the land. From Retail Environments
“Retailtainment” was first coined in 1999 by author George Ritzer to describe “the use of ambience, emotion, sound and activity to get customers interested in the merchandise and in a mood to buy.” The concept has since been revised and expanded upon. From Retail Environments
Queue management is both science and art. But it takes careful planning for brick-and-mortar retail, especially in the face of today’s competition from e-commerce and cellular phones. From Retail Environments
Dynamic visual communication has never been easier, and it is becoming increasingly more cost-effective as well as accessible. From Retail Environments
Luxury Italian shoe brand makes retail debut with understated, versatile space. From Retail Environments
The rise of virtual-reality technology has begun to transform the landscape of retail design. From Retail Environments