Ten Retailers Turning Department Stores Into Mini-Malls

The idea of the in-store shop has evolved from getting space on the department store’s floor and sharing marketing costs to a more formal relationship where brands lease floor space and create a shopping experience of their own…

The Most Powerful People in Retail

Consumers are still cautious about spending as the effects of the recession linger. But many retailers are feeling more optimistic as we head into the holiday shopping season. Here’s a look at the people who are leading retail …

Focusing on Local Helps Retailers Boost the Bottom Line

Knowing customers’ likes and dislikes is about as basic as it gets in retailing. But for years, national department stores got it wrong. More concerned with controlling costs, big retailers focused on sameness. Not anymore.
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