Amazon’s newest business: manufacturing smart TVsThe latest line of Fire smart TV devices from Amazon includes the first TVs the e-tail giant has ever built itself. Survey: Back-to-school shoppers are open to messagingRetailers should include notifications, especially via email, in their back-to-school promotional strategies. Cool retail tech trends from a hot summer The summer of 2021 featured some intriguing developments in retail technology. The mall built as part of Columbia, Md., turns 50 The Mall in Columbia, built as the social centerpiece of James Rouse’s master-planned community of Columbia, Md., is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. First Look: Check out Bloomingdale’s new small-store concept Bloomingdale’s has opened its first-ever location under the “Bloomies” banner. Best Buy lets advertisers directly target its customers A consumer electronics giant is signing on with a digital third-party ad network. Warby Parker files to go public Warby Parker Inc. is getting ready for its Wall Street debut. Best Buy continues strong financial performance in Q2 For the second quarter in a row, Best Buy beat expectations for revenue, profits, and same-store sales. Big mixed-use project tops out in Research Triangle Fenton, the 69-acre mixed-use district set to open next year in Cary, N.C., reached its maximum height and celebrated with a topping-out ceremony. Amazon reportedly planning to open small department stores Amazon’s next foray into brick-and-mortar retail will reportedly center on large spaces akin to department stores. First Previous 83 84 85 86 87 Next Last