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May 14, 2013
Men’s Wearhouse redesigns website

Men’s Wearhouse is launching a redesigned e-commerce site with a number of upgraded and personalized features.

May 10, 2013
comScore: Online sales up 13% in Q1

E-commerce sales grew 13% year-over-year to $50.2 billion, marking the fourteenth consecutive quarter of positive year-over-year growth and tenth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, according to comScore.

May 7, 2013
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Von Maur

Jim von Maur, president of Von Maur department stores, based in Davenport, Iowa, sat down with Chain Store Age senior editor Katherine Boccaccio for an exclusive video interview in which he discussed the company’s growth strategy, technology investments, and the burgeoning e-commerce business.

May 7, 2013
Getting Physical: Online Retailers Move Offline

Go offline, young man: That appears to be the mantra of e-commerce merchants these days.

As competition in the world of online retailing heats up — with Amazon's ever-burgeoning dominance posing the biggest threat — more pure-players are taking the brick-and-mortar plunge. It's a reminder, many experts say, of the strong appeal of the in-store experience — even when stacked up against the convenience of online shopping.

May 7, 2013
Real Estate's 10 Under 40

In an era where brick-and-mortar retailers face increasing challenges from the Internet and a still slow recovery, they must rely on their real estate staff — particularly those under the age of 40 — more than ever before. These professionals, who bridge the "tried-and-true" methods of their mentors and the technology-driven next generation, are creating the stores, the shopping centers, the streets of today and tomorrow.

May 7, 2013
Staples names Groupon and eBay-Pal exec as VP, global e-commerce

Staples announced that Faisal Masud has been appointed executive VP, global e-commerce, effective May 20.

May 6, 2013
E-commerce brand Bonobos to make offline debut in NYC

RKF has arranged a 1,500-sq.-ft. lease at 35 Crosby Street in SoHo for men’s e-commerce apparel brand Bonobos, which will open its first stand-alone Guideshop location in New York City.

May 6, 2013
Stein Mart restates results, to debut e-commerce this year

Stein Mart reported that it has restated its 2011 periods and first quarter 2012 results, released its full-year 2012 financial numbers, and said it will unveil several key initiatives in 2013.

May 6, 2013
Town Shoes teams with Jesta I.S. on e-commerce solution

Jesta I.S. said Monday it has expanded its relationship with Canadian shoe store operator Town Shoes, parent to the Sterling Shoes, Shoe Warehouse and Freedman Shoes banners, to include the implementation of the multichannel order management capabilities delivered by Vision E-DOM.

May 1, 2013
Main Street Fairness Act

Probably the most important bit of news for bricks-and-mortar retailers that broke over the past week is that the Senate voted to move forward with the Marketplace Fairness Act.

May 1, 2013
Walmart looks to e-commerce for growth

Walmart is emphasizing e-commerce for growth, said Neil Ashe, the chain’s president and CEO of global e-commerce, said during an investor presentation Wednesday morning.


April 30, 2013
New Kitchen e-commerce site opens

A new e-commerce site providing hanging kitchen pot racks and wall racks, HangingintheKitchen.com, opens today.

April 30, 2013
Who What Wear launches e-commerce site

Online fashion magazine Who What Wear is launching a new home décor e-commerce site, DomaineHome.com.

April 23, 2013
Kohl’s details sustainability progress
Kohl’s Department Stores released its 2012 corporate social responsibility report, providing updates on the company’s programs and accomplishments in sustainability, community relations and social compliance.
April 17, 2013
Crabtree & Evelyn teams with Demandware for digital/mobile commerce

Demandware said that Crabtree & Evelyn has re-launched its U.S. e-commerce site, Crabtree-evelyn.com, on the Demandware Commerce platform.

April 8, 2013
Reports: Costco looks to develop e-commerce in China

Costco Wholesale appears to be eyeing China's online commerce market, according to published reports.

April 2, 2013
Destination XL Group taps CQuotient to launch personalized email programs

Destination XL Group, the largest multichannel specialty retailer of big and tall men’s apparel, will leverage CQuotient’s advanced machine learning and predictive algorithms to create email campaigns tailored to individual shoppers at its Destination XL (“DXL”) stores and e-commerce sites.

March 26, 2013
Report: Wal-Mart to test in-store lockers for online purchases

Walmart plans to test the use of in-store lockers to hold goods ordered on its Web site until shoppers can pick them up, Reuters reported.

March 21, 2013
Perry Ellis launches global shopping for all e-commerce sites

Perry Ellis International announced that is has expanded its e-commerce reach and worldwide accessibility with the launch of international shipping on all its e-commerce sites, provided by FiftyOne Global Ecommerce.

March 18, 2013
Walgreens updates mobile app

Walgreens has announced several updates to its mobile app, most notably the ability to print from Instagram, as well as upload more than five pictures simultaneously for in-store prints.

March 15, 2013
Aeropostale posts Q4 loss; will open 60 kids stores in 2013

Aeropostale Inc. reported an unexpected loss for its fourth quarter, hurt by declining same-store sales and store asset impairment charges.

March 15, 2013
Focus on: Landlord-Tenant Social Networking

Manners mistress Emily Post wouldn’t recognize today’s social skills.

Communication styles have changed, with the once-mandatory handwritten thank-you note supplanted by a tweet or a family email blast. These days, good table manners are far less important than proper posting protocol.

March 15, 2013
The Retail M&A Market: Trends for 2013

Mergers and acquisitions transaction activity in the U.S. retail sector jumped 39% in 2012 for deals greater than $50 million, while total deal value more than doubled. These gains point to an industry undergoing major changes, one that is attracting considerable interest from a wide range of players.

March 14, 2013
Target buys two online kitchenware chains

Target Corp. has made two e-commerce acquisitions aimed at expanding its presence in the growing cooking and kitchenware market.

March 8, 2013
Ann Inc. Q4 profit tops Street; launching international shipping

Ann Inc., parent of Ann Taylor and Loft, said that its fourth-quarter profit rose to a better-than-expected $2.37 million from $2.18 million a year earlier.

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