Retail vet joins REIREI has named the former CIO and executive VP of Coach as its chief information officer. Retail is hurting. So why does the future of retail look so bright?It’s time to say goodbye to the shopping malls of old and hello to an exciting future of retail innovation. Home furnishings giant launches in-store pickup Williams Sonoma is stepping up its online delivery options. Trending Stores: Marie's Baby Circle, Seoul New and expectant parents take center stage at Marie's Baby Circle, a new baby brand from the largest retailer in South Korea, E-mart. Nation's largest mall to close on Thanksgiving, pay OT on Black Friday For the second year in a row, Mall of America is giving its employees off on Thanksgiving Day. It's also adding something new. Study: Retailers investing in technology that shoppers not ready to embrace Retailers are increasing their technology budgets, but they may be investing in enhancements that shoppers don't want. At least not yet. Walmart's holiday strategy includes a first: in-store parties As Walmart gears up for the holidays, it is stepping up its customer experience — online and in store. Study: Poor technology planning will cost retailers $300k this holiday season Retailers that fail to invest in technology to meet peak holiday demands will land them right on the naughty list with holiday shoppers. Target rolls out new technologies to improve its in-store shopping experience Target's tech team has been bush these past few months. Sharper Image in store comeback -- for limited time Sharper Image has returned to brick-and-mortar retailing for the holidays. First Previous 424 425 426 427 428 Next Last