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Build-A-Bear eyes sweeter sales with Honey Girls
A new character line with first-of-its-kind multimedia elements is now available on Build-A-Bear Workshop’s web site and in its 400 stores.
Retail Payments: Consumer Control & Need for Speed
When it comes to payments, times are changing. Fast. Retailers find themselves in an uncertain world: after a few rough years of data breaches, theft, and fraud, retailers are already feeling pretty beat up. But despite a resulting emphasis on data security and privacy, retailers find they have no room to pause while they secure their enterprises as tightly as they would like. Consumers are moving fast, and retailers must keep up.

Slow and steady, PriceSmart keeps growing

International wholesale club PriceSmart keeps attracting shoppers to its stores, as the retailer reported an increase in same store sales for the third quarter.
Survey: Retailers should think same-day delivery for these items

Seattle – Retailers of oversized items like barbecue grills and large-screen TVs may want to consider offering same-day delivery services.

According to a survey of 615 U.S. adults by same-day delivery provider Fleetzen, 25% of respondents said a same-day delivery option would increase their likelihood of a purchase of an oversize item, while another 39% indicated it would give a significant boost to their chances of purchasing an oversized item.
Ikea wants more shoppers in electric cars

Shoppers who drive an electric vehicle and shop at Ikea in Canada just got a big gift from the Swedish retailer.
On heels of strong Q3, Walgreens officially has new CEO

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance appears to be just getting started. The company posted third-quarter EPS of $1.02 for the period ended May 31, which was 15 cents better than analyst estimates of 87 cents. However, revenue for the quarter came in at $28.8 billion, up 48.4%, against consensus estimates of $29.6 billion. Domestic operations were up 5.3% to $20.4 billion.
Careland Pharmacy, Brooklyn, New York

Careland Pharmacy is a new drug store that mixes a contemporary look with playful references with an old-fashioned service philosophy.

Located on the ground floor of a landmarked building, Carleland offers prescription and over-the-counter medications, along with toiletries, beauty supplies, toys, and stationery. With a tagline of “We take care seriously,” the pharmacy also offers free home delivery, vision testing, pharmaceutical compounding and flavoring services. There is a drop-off box for prescriptions on the exterior for on-the-go customers.
Conn’s names Moran its new CFO

Every retailer needs a good CFO and that’s especially true at Conn’s where the company’s business model requires balancing the need to grow sales against the charge off risk associated with extending credit to subprime customers.
Conn’s taps West Marine exec as CFO

New York -- Every retailer needs a good CFO and that’s especially true at Conn’s where the company’s business model requires balancing the need to grow sales against the charge off risk associated with extending credit to subprime customers.

Conn’s, the 90-store retailer of furniture, bedding, appliances and consumer electronics, named Thomas Moran CFO on July 9. He replaces Mark Haley, Conn’s chief accounting officer, who had filled the position on an interim basis since last December.
Toys"R"Us not playing when it comes to e-commerce

Toys“R”Us Inc. plans to bring its U.S. e-commerce operations in-house, including building and managing a new platform for Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com and FAO.com, by the end of summer 2016.