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May 16, 2013

Sixty-nine percent of shoppers expect a brand’s online store, mobile app and physical store to offer same pricing, discounts and sales, according to a survey by SDL that looked at the mobile and social media habits of consumers in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore.

December 27, 2012

When UGG Australia began evaluating how shoppers wanted to engage with its brand, the footwear company — best known for its popular sheepskin boots — decided to augment its wholesale channel and digital presence with freestanding brick-and-mortar stores.

“Retail [freestanding stores] allows Deckers to showcase the UGG product in ways that many of our partners may be unable [to do],” said Yul Vanek, VP information technology for Deckers Outdoor, the Goleta, Calif.-based parent of UGG, Teva and other banners.

November 21, 2012

Toys “R” Us announced it has strengthened its global e-commerce capabilities with the launch of a dedicated web store in China.

November 12, 2012

Woolworths Limited, Australia's leading retail group, has signed a five-year system integration services agreement with Retalix Ltd.

August 22, 2012

Williams-Sonoma Inc. said its second-quarter net income rose 10%, fueled by double-digit sales growth at its Pottery Barn and West Elm stores.

August 22, 2012

Williams-Sonoma Inc. said its second-quarter net income rose 10%, fueled by double-digit sales growth at its Pottery Barn and West Elm stores.

May 29, 2012

Epicor Software Corp., announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the operating assets and intellectual property of New Zealand-based partner Cogita Holdings Limited.

December 15, 2011

IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire Emptoris Inc., a leading provider of cloud and on-premise analytics software that brings more intelligence to procurement and supply chain operations with spend, supplier and contract management for “smarter commerce.” Financial terms were not disclosed.

August 22, 2011

One-stop shopping convenience has taken on new meaning at Westfield Chicago Ridge, in Chicago Ridge, Ill., where Aldi has opened its first U.S. mall store. In May, the German discount grocer opened a supermarket inside the 800,000-sq.-ft. suburban Chicago center, a property of The Westfield Group. Except for its location, the 20,000-sq.-ft. Aldi is prototypical in most respects. 


July 12, 2011

Athletic footwear is displayed like prized museum artifacts in Sneakerology, a 600-sq.-ft.-store in Sydney, Australia. Each shoe -- there are nearly 300 in total -- is presented in its own plywood box on the wall.

July 12, 2011

Athletic footwear is displayed like prized museum artifacts in Sneakerology, a 600-sq.-ft.-store in Sydney, Australia. Each shoe -- there are nearly 300 in total -- is presented in its own plywood box on the wall.

June 27, 2011

Macy’s announced the launch of international shipping on its e-commerce site to 91 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America.

May 25, 2011

Optimism about economic expansion is on the rise among senior finance executives in the United States and around the rest of the globe, according to the annual American Express/CFO Research Global Business & Spending Monitor.

September 14, 2010

E-commerce solution provider Escalate Retail said Tuesday that Woolworths’ BIGW and Dick Smith brands have...

July 28, 2010

Subway continues to expand at a blistering pace. Since January, the restaurant chain has opened more than 1,000 new locations around the world, and crossed the milestone of 33,000 locations.

July 19, 2010

Eyewear retailer Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced Tuesday that it has successfully opened its new concept...

March 23, 2010

Continuing with its international expansion, Gap announced a franchise agreement to bring its namesake brand...

March 23, 2010

Continuing with its international expansion, Gap announced a franchise agreement to bring its namesake brand...

June 19, 2008

Costco's first Australian store is set to open in Melbourne, Australia. Jones Lang LaSalle, a...

June 4, 2008

Borders Group Inc. said it will sell its businesses in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore...

April 9, 2008

IKEA said it would no longer offer plastic bags or paper bags in its U.S....

March 19, 2008

Borders Group on Thursday suspended its quarterly dividend and said it was reviewing strategic options,...

March 11, 2008

Borders Group Inc. announced Wednesday that its talks with A&R Whitcoulls are over....

February 29, 2008

RANDOM NOTES: Modeled after a traditional Maine hunting lodge, L.L. Bean Hunting & Fishing...

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