NRF 2018: Key TakeawaysThe message was clear at the National Retail Federation’s annual “Big Show in New York: Retailers need to adopt disruptive technology if they want to remain relevant among digitally savvy shoppers. Walgreens to debut new store formatWalgreens will unveil the first iteration of its new store format later this spring or in early summer, executives said at the 36th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Experiential home retailer looks to build up trade customers Pirch, the high-end bath, kitchen and appliance retailer, is focusing on its California roots for future growth. Tech deployments make news at NRF ‘Big Show’ Retailers’ deployments of new technology solutions were in the spotlight during the National Retail Federation’s annual “Big Show” in New York. GameStop steps up its store communications, operational execution GameStop has deployed an intuitive, cloud solution designed specifically for retail to effectively manage and execute store tasks and communications. Coffee giant testing cashless store Starbucks has gone cash free — at one location. Jeweler sparkles in holiday season Tiffany & Co. on Wednesday reported a robust holiday season and raised its annual earnings outlook. Brookstone looks to transform employee engagement A new automated solution will help Brookstone better manage its workforce — and empower its associates. Bridal retailer gets ‘smart’ about in-store checkout experience David’s Bridal is making the shopping experience even less stressful for brides-to-be. Retail sales to grow 3% annually through 2021; store openings to outpace closures Retail industry sales are expected to remain on the upswing for the next several years and so are store openings. First Previous 409 410 411 412 413 Next Last