Study: The top-selling categories on Prime Day were…Amazon’s 36-hour mega-sale not only brought in record sales, it also underscored the online giant’s fight for dominance in home improvement, grocery and private label. Here’s how a close-out retailer is cutting energy costsA 41-year-old, family-operated discount retail chain is spending $14 million to upgrade to a more energy-efficient lighting system. Study: Physical stores need ‘near-perfect’ inventory management Inventory management has emerged as a key factor for operational efficiency within physical stores — and there is almost no room for error in today’s omnichannel marketplace. First Look: Lululemon, Santana Row, San Jose, Calif. Lululemon has gone high-tech in the Silicon Valley, with a couple of firsts. HVAC equipment: Protecting your investment CSA spoke with Frank Bacchetta, CEO of Total Comfort Group, about what retailers need to know about this critical investment. Real-time modeling drives inventory optimization CSA recently spoke with Kevin Stadler, president and CEO of 4R Systems, about why optimized inventory is a must in an omnichannel landscape. Online furniture retailer debuts ‘mixed reality’ Wayfair is offering a new kind of immersive shopping experience. What's new? It’s an exciting time to be in retail — really. Here are four of my favorite start-ups bringing a new level of energy into the industry. DSW bets smaller is better in Vegas with new store format DSW’s new store in Las Vegas is half the size of the retailer’s typical location, but it’s strong on experiences and innovation. Must Do for Retailers: Driving innovation while protecting the enterprise Brick-and-mortar retailers are standing at a crossroads – the intersection of innovation and security. First Previous 429 430 431 432 433 Next Last