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  • Virtual to Visceral

    Online retail sales continue to increase – both in absolute terms and as a percentage of total retail sales. The fact remains, however, that online commerce takes place in what is essentially a one-dimensional transactional venue.

  • What retailers need to know about the connected consumer

    A new reported about the growth in Internet-connected devices has important implications for retailers.

    The new Connected Home Entertainment Forecast from the NPD Group shows that by the end of 2018, 231 million installed devices are expected to be connected to the Internet and able to deliver apps to TVs, representing 82% growth from 2014 to 2018.

  • Vanity signals rewards beacon

    Specialty fashion retailer Vanity is trying to make visiting its stores as rewarding an experience as possible.

  • Toys ‘R’ Us to open Thanksgiving Day for third year in a row

    While some retailers are taking a stand this year against opening on Thanksgiving Day and even Black Friday, Toys “R” Us thinks its customers will be ready to do some shopping after their turkey dinners.

    The toy retailer announced that its stores will open at 5 p.m. on Nov. 26, the same time as last year. Stores will remain open through 11 p.m. on Nov. 27.

    Last month outdoors retailer REI said it would close on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. GameStop, At Home and Staples have also announced they would not open on Thanksgiving.

  • Pinterest joins visual search craze

    Visual search, or the ability to click on an image of a product and obtain information, or even make a purchase, without typing in any words, is growing in popularity.

    Retailers including Urban Outfitters are offering variations of visual search functionality, and the failed Amazon Fire smartphone essentially made the world into an Amazon showroom with an advanced virtual search tool. Considering that Pinterest has become one of the leading visually-oriented consumer sites, it’s not surprising the social platform has joined the fray.

  • HHgregg not looking good heading into holidays

    HHgregg 's CEO says the company is on track to meet key financial objectives even though it posted negative same-store sales growth and a larger loss in the second quarter.

  • Men’s Wearhouse is not looking good

    Breaking the cycle of promotional ridiculousness at Jos. A. Bank is proving to be a far worse drag on sales and profits than parent company Men’s Wearhouse expected.

    Men’s Wearhouse revealed the cost of breaking the promotional cycle at the acquired Jos. A. Bank stores on Nov. 6 when CEO Doug Ewert announced a huge downward revision to the combined company’s third quarter and full-year sales and profit outlook.

  • Sprouts is showing Whole Foods how it's done

    While Whole Foods Market and The Fresh Market struggle to eke out sales growth and profit, Sprouts Farmers Market is quietly emerging as a perennial winner in the grocery sector.

    Sprouts reported its third quarter results this week, and the company's financials exceeded company guidance and even Wall Street estimates.

    The grocery chain reported results for the 13-week third quarter ended Sept. 27 that included:

    • Net sales of $903.1 million, an 18% increase from the same period in 2014

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