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Major online retailer says goodbye to Flash
Seattle – Consumers who want to open ads on one of the Web’s most important retailers soon won’t have to worry about seeing messages informing them they need to install or update Adobe Flash.
Delivering the Promise
Everyone has had the disappointment of being promised something great for the holidays, and then for one reason or another not getting it. Men’s Wearhouse Inc. goes to great lengths to ensure that if a holiday promise is broken, it’s not because of any shortcomings on its end.

The Houston-based, 1,750-plus-store specialty men’s apparel retailer collaborates with supply chain management solutions provider United Parcel Services Inc.

Sycamore Partners to buy Belk for $3 billion

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners is adding a department store to its growing portfolio, which includes such brands as Aeropostale, Jones New York and Nine West.
Target to pay $2.8 million in hiring discrimination charges

New York -- Target Corp. has agreed to pay $2.8 million to resolve a hiring discrimination claim filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The EEOC said three "employment assessments," which Target no longer uses, disproportionately screened out applicants based on race and gender, according to the Associated Press, and therefore violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Have a Merry Networked Holiday

Along with increased sales and profits, the holidays also bring retailers increased strain on their networks. Fortunately, there are a number of steps retailers can take to keep their networks secure, scaled and operational throughout the busy holiday season. Jay Yanko, retail global practice leader for Verizon Enterprise Solutions Group, has advice to keep the holidays networked and bright.

When it comes to security, Yanko said the same rules that apply the rest of the year apply during the holidays.

“The majority of holiday security issues are basic,” said Yanko.
IHL details $600 million annual retail loss

Franklin, Tenn. – Out-of-stock merchandise is causing a significant drain on annual retailer revenue performance.

According to a new research report from retail analyst firm IHL Group, commissioned by OrderDynamics. Retailers and the Ghost Economy: The Haunting of Out-of-Stocks, retailers lose $634.1 billion in annual losses due to out-of-stocks.
Target revamps shopping experience for buyers

Target Corp. is doing a little shopping of its own with a new sourcing solution that gives its buyers an online shopping-like experience.
Multiple Touchpoints

This year more than ever, holiday shoppers are coming to retailers across a variety of channels and touchpoints. Retailers need to provide a consistent and personalized experience for customers wherever they are.
Under Armour promotes training as lifestyle across consumer lives

Baltimore - Under Armour is promoting the idea of training as a lifestyle across every touch-point of consumers’ lives.

The vertical specialty fitness retailer’s Rule Yourself marketing campaign includes TV, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and a variety of lifestyle, digital and mobile outlets.
Dollar General digs deep in pockets for literacy

Dollar General is trying to launch a literacy revolution in in its home state of Tennessee.

The retailer presented a surprise check to students, teachers and administrators at H.B. Williams Elementary in White House, Tenn., for $50,000 to support literacy initiatives at the school.

"Reading is critical to a child's success in school and in life. We hope this gift will help infuse a renewed excitement about reading and strengthen the literacy programs available to the students," said Denine Torr, senior director of Community Initiatives at Dollar General.