Coming to Their Senses
See, hear, touch, smell and taste. Each sense can evoke powerful memories and emotions that can alter simple and big decisions. Research has told us:
Retail
From clicks to bricks
Today’s shoppers are spending more time online searching and researching products than ever before. As the Internet continues to grow as the first stop
You’re hired
It’s so annoying. A shopper is trying to check out, and the sales clerk is chatting on the phone or staring into space. Does this happen to your customers?
Sharper Image Officially For Sale
Sharper Image Corp. announced today it will pursue a sale of its business and assets pursuant to the provisions of the bankruptcy code. The San Francisco-based gifts and gadgets merchant, which had filed for Chapter 11 in February, will solicit indications of interest from potential acquirers.
Tough Times for Talbots
The credit crunch is hitting The Talbots hard.
American Eagle Outfitters on Cutting Labor Expenses
American Eagle Outfitters operates several distribution centers in North America, including a facility in Warrendale, PA, and a DC in Mississauga, Ontario, to service its Canadian stores. But the multichannel apparel merchant is most excited about its newest DC in Ottawa, KS, which is helping it reduce labor costs.
Sears Eyes Teen Girls with Prom Site
Ask a high school-aged girl where she wants to buy her prom gown, and in all probability she’s not going to answer “Sears.”
Borders Mulls a Sale
Books and music merchant Borders Group may be next on the selling block.
Disney Looking to Buy Back Stores
Maybe running its own retail stores isn’t such a Mickey Mouse idea for the Walt Disney Co. after all.