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  • Belk reaps rewards of omnichannel strategy

    Months after announcing a major upgrade in its e-commerce capabilities, Belk reported that its online sales grew 46% in the third quarter.

    The Charlotte, N.C.-based operator of 300 department stores in 16 states attributed the increase in Internet sales to the company’s “Yes! We Have It” item locator program and store fulfillment of digital sales initiatives.

  • XtraLight taps lighting vet Ron Gilcrease as VP, national accounts

    Houston, Texas - XtraLight is pleased to announce Ron Gilcrease has joined XtraLight as VP of national accounts.   “We are pleased Mr. Gilcrease has chosen to introduce XtraLight and LEDLinX based fixtures to important national accounts across the U.S.,” said Jerry Caroom, XtraLight’s CEO.  

  • Phillips Edison adopts LOC Card to enhance customer engagement

    Cincinnati - Phillips Edison & Company announced a partnership with the LOC Card, a consumer engagement platform from LOC Enterprises which allows customers to participate in merchants’ loyalty programs and access their data and information from each program all in one place.    

  • Neiman Marcus will anchor The Shops at Clearfork

    Fort Worth, Texas - Simon will partner with Cassco Development Co. to develop the first phase of retail on the Edwards Ranch in Fort Worth into an approximately 500,000-sq.-ft. shopping destination. The Shops at Clearfork will be anchored by Neiman Marcus and include 100 high-end specialty stores, a premium luxury theater, and distinctive restaurants.     

  • Eastern Mountain Sports goes live with JustEnough forecast solution

      IRVINE, Calif.- JustEnough Software Corp announced that Eastern Mountain Sports, has gone live with JustEnough’s retail planning solution to better plan and forecast for its 68 stores and e-commerce site.  

  • Store of the Week: Hunter, London

    British heritage brand Hunter sets the stage for global expansion with a flagship that offers a modern take on British countryside icons.

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  • RadioShack gets ‘weird’ for the holidays

    Eighties sensation Weird Al Yankovic is offering RadioShack a new hope for the holidays.

    Yankovic is appearing in the chain's holiday ad campaign called "Gift Smart.” In the ad, he sings his own unique take on the holiday song “Toyland.”

    "He's tech-savvy, smart and a social media guru," said RadioShack chief marketing officer Jennifer Warren. Yankovich has more than 3.5 million Twitter followers and 1.6 million Facebook fans. "I don't think there could be a better fit for our brand right now."

  • Dollar General and Dollar Tree trade barbs over Family Dollar

    Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. and Dollar Tree engaged in a verbal war on Friday as they both seek to acquire Family Dollar.    In a news release, Dollar Tree said Dollar General's bid "may ultimately fail" because the Federal Trade Commission may require it to sell more than the 1,500 stores the retailer has said it is willing to let go of.  
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