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True Religion seamlessly keeps watch on inventory
True Religion Apparel, Inc. is leveraging a leading-edge, consumer-grade mobile device to help store associates deliver a truly omnichannel experience.
Holiday e-commerce customers offer mixed returns
E-commerce retailers might think new customers acquired during the holiday season are a gift, but they many not keep on giving.

RadioShack hopes to spark growth with new CEO

RadioShack has lost its CEO after he served only nine months on the job.

Ron Garriques has stepped down as chief executive of the consumer electronics chain in order “to pursue other interest in a role that will put him back closer to his family,” the retailer said in a statement to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The company's CFO, Gordon Briscoe, will serve as interim CEO until a replacement is found.
Walmart CEO McMillon funding innovation at alma mater

It may seem an unlikely location, but the future of retail may soon be invented in abandoned gift shop on the ground floor of a parking garage at the University of Arkansas thank
Study: Retailers seek seamless store capabilities

Retailers’ top priorities for POS and customer engagement reinforce the concept of the store as the foundation of an omnichannel enterprise.

According to the Boston Retail Partners (BRP) 2016 POS/Customer Engagement Survey, a leading 85% of respondents said having a unified commerce platform that seamlessly operates across all commerce channels is a top priority. Another 68% cited customer experience and engagement as a top priority.
RadioShack looking for a new CEO—again

RadioShack has lost its CEO after he served only nine months on the job.
Amazon turns into a clotheshorse

Amazon.com is getting its nose out of books and consumer electronics and into a more fashionable merchandise area.

According to Re/Code, Amazon now offers more than 30 million apparel and accessory items for sale – which totals more than all the products sold at 250 Walmart supercenter stores.

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Fresh approach driving growth at Food Lion

Delhaize Group’s Food Lion division is enjoying success with an extensive transformation initiative called “easy, fresh and affordable,” as it works to complete
Home furnishings giant to build its most sustainable store to date

Ikea Canada is building a 328,000-sq. ft. store Halifax, Nova Scotia, that will feature a special focus on energy efficiency and waste management.

The store will take roughly 14-16 months to build once ground has been broken in summer 2016. It will be built to operate as the retailer’s most sustainable store in Canada, and include a rooftop solar photovoltaic installation that provides electricity to the store and a geothermal energy generation system to support heating and cooling needs.
RILA’s open call for asset protection innovation

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is now accepting applications for its Retail Asset Protection Innovation awards ahead of its annual conference this spring.