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June 10, 2013

Tom Cruise makes surprise appearance at Wal-Mart annual meeting

Wal-Mart Stores held its annual shareholders meeting on Friday morning and the most noteworthy development at the event — aside from a $15 billion share repurchase authorization — was a surprise appearance and glowing comments by Hollywood heavyweight Tom Cruise.

January 2, 2013

RILA comments on employer health care regulations

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate proposed rules filed Wednesday in the Federal Register.

August 28, 2012

Walgreens launches new photo app for Facebook

Walgreens on Tuesday announced a new application built into Facebook that allows desktop computer users to print their favorite photos, complete with likes and comments, at any Walgreens location nationwide as part of a feature called PrintWorthy.

May 2, 2012

Microsoft/Barnes & Noble Joint Venture: Winning proposition for both companies

On Monday, Barnes & Noble Inc. and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership in a new unnamed Barnes & Noble subsidiary that, for the time being, is being identified as Newco. Here some comments from retail consultant Maggie Gilliam (Gilliam Insights) on the new venture:

April 5, 2012

Real Estate and tech, through a Millennial’s eyes

First, who said technology coverage has little to do with retail real estate commentary?

November 2, 2011

Walmart chief merchandising officer expresses optimism on holiday sales

Walmart chief merchandising officer Duncan Mac Naughton expressed optimism about the retailer’s prospects for the holiday season and beyond during comments at a Bentonville Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce meeting with attracted more than 500 people.

August 1, 2011

Domino’s Pizza posts customer comments on Times Square billboard

The reviews are coming in, and Domino’s Pizza is streaming them atop a billboard in one of the country’s busiest intersections: Manhattan’s Times Square.

June 30, 2011

Congratulations rue21!

Teen apparel retailer rue21 is celebrating the opening of its 700th store, in New Braunfels, Texas. The chain is on track to open 110 locations this year.

Commented president and CEO Bob Fisch: “We remain one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation. I would like to thank our real estate, construction and field teams and recognize their hard work, which allows us to celebrate another significant milestone for rue21."

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May 19, 2011

Guest Commentary

Check out recently posted Guest Commentary: "Gaining return on returns: A retail imperative;" "Is your checkout designed to sell?;" and "Balancing clutter, esthetics and customer flow."

February 9, 2011

Readers Speak Out: Have we seen the beginning of more ground-up projects?

In the Jan. 27 edition of SiteTalk, we asked our readers to comment on the recent announcement that Cordish Cos. would build an upscale outlet center and entertainment district near Omaha, Neb., and if that development signaled the beginning of more ground-up projects. This is what one reader had to say:

November 17, 2010

Calling All FASB Comments

In the November issue of Chain Store Age (page 28), leasing specialist Bill Bosco discussed what is being called the biggest threat to retailers’ earnings: the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) proposed new rules for lease accounting.

August 18, 2010

Ross Stores reports record earnings growth

Ross Stores reported Thursday that net income for the quarter ended July 31 rose 25%...

July 19, 2010

Exits and acquisitions: Key concepts for successful deals

Merger and acquisition (M) transactions can be a viable alternative for accomplishing a number of...

March 21, 2010

Let the converged retailing evolution begin

The popular reference to “the new norm” in retail understates the significant transformation underway....

March 18, 2010

Racial comment at N.J. Walmart investigated as possible bias crime

A racial comment made over the public-address system at a Walmart store in Washington Township...