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March Consumer Reports Index sign of economic improvement
YONKERS, N.Y. -- In another positive sign for the economy, the March Consumer Reports Index reveals its most positive results in two years.

According to Consumer Reports National Research Center, which conducts the survey, the Consumer Sentiment Index has broken into positive territory at 50.3, which is up from 48.7 a month ago. This is the first time sentiment has been in positive territory since it was first measured in October 2008.
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Cabela’s implements Reflexis Task Manager and StoreWalk

Dedham, Mass. -- Workforce management solution-provider Reflexis Systems said Monday that Sidney, Neb.-based Cabela’s has implemented Reflexis Task Manager and StoreWalk to increase efficiency and improve the store-level execution of its retail strategy.

The Reflexis cloud computing solutions, according to the company, enable retailers to streamline corporate-to-store communication, ensure consistent execution of in-store merchandising and promotional plans, and improve compliance with safety and operational policies.
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Lowe's introduces Dacor appliances

Mooresville, N.C.-based Lowe's is adding Dacor to its appliance mix in select Lowe's stores and offering Dacor for special order from the rest.

Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Dacor makes luxury kitchen appliances. Two of the standout products offered through Lowe's are the Renaissance 36-in. Gas Cooktop and the Renaissance 30-in. Single Wall Oven.
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Cabela's engages cloud computing services from Reflexis

DEDHAM, Mass. -- Cabela’s Inc. announced that it has implemented Reflexis Task Manager and StoreWalk to increase efficiency and improve the store-level execution of its retail strategy.

The Reflexis cloud computing solutions enable retailers to streamline corporate-to-store communication, ensure consistent execution of in-store merchandising and promotional plans, and improve compliance with safety and operational policies, according to a press release.
Seeing past the ‘core customer’: Channel-blurring means retailers should embrace complexity -- and even paradox

By Joseph R. Bona, [email protected]

March Consumer Reports Index sign of economic improvement

GNC’s Green Turn

Shopper Connections

The Challenge of Leadership Succession in Retail

Cabela’s implements Reflexis Task Manager and StoreWalk

Charmed Concept

Lowe's introduces Dacor appliances

Real Estate’s Darling

Cabela's engages cloud computing services from Reflexis

Seeing past the ‘core customer’: Channel-blurring means retailers should embrace complexity -- and even paradox