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  • Bebe reports Q2 loss as comps fall

    Traffic and conversion troubles led to a disappointing performance by fashion retailer Bebe Stores in the second quarter. For the period ended Jan. 2, the company reported a loss of $5.5 million.

  • No grout about it, the Tile Shop is surging

    The Tile Shop paved the way for continued growth in the fourth quarter, with an increase in same store sales and profits.

    For the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, the specialty retailer reported a 9.8% same store sales increase, a 70.4% gross margin increase, and diluted earnings per share of 7 cents. Net sales grew 13.5% to $71.9 million for the fourth quarter compared with $63.3 million for the prior year quarter. 

  • Tech Bytes: Three Reasons to Buy a Pure Play Retailer

    I previously wrote a column about the benefits opening physical stores can offer pure play online retailers. Inspired by the recent completion of the Hudson’s Bay-Gilt acquisition, this week I’d like to examine three instant advantages purchasing a pure play retailer can provide to brick-and-mortar chains.

    Instant Expertise

  • Hannaford accelerating store pick-up

    The Hannaford grocery chain is expanding its online shopping service at a rapid pace and recently hit a significant milestone.

    The Maine-based retailer recently opened its 25th location with Hannaford To Go. The service is the first of its kind in many regions. After piloting the program successfully in several stores, Hannaford opened 11 additional locations in the past year. The company plans to pursue an aggressive rollout schedule in 2016 as well, based on the success of the program and its popularity with customers.

  • IHL: Do retailers have their heads in the clouds?

    When it comes to systems infrastructure, retailers are moving in a particular direction.

    According to a new study from IHL Group, “Total Retail SaaS Market,” 26% of all retail spending on software in 2016 in North America will be cloud-based. This includes 60% of retailers’ e-commerce spend and 53% of their BI/analytics and sales/marketing software spend will be on cloud-based systems.

  • Toys 'R' Us names new global leader

    Toys “R” Us has promoted its senior VP of store operations to a global leadership role.

  • Whole Foods reveals more 365 locations

    While Whole Foods continues to work on the performance of its flagship stores, the company disclosed new locations and expressed confidence in its 365 format even though the first unit is scheduled to open until May.

  • After saying goodbye CHEFS online kitchen retailer has been acquired

    Boston -- Gordon Brothers Group has acquired the inventory, equipment and intellectual property assets of CHEF’S Catalog, including brands, trademarks and domain names. In January CHEFS’ sent an email to its shoppers saying goodbye after 36 years.

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