December 10, 2013
Record Setting Cyber Monday
Reports are indicating that Cyber Monday’s overall online sales were record setting. IBM’s analytics found a 20.6% increase in online...
December 10, 2013
Reports are indicating that Cyber Monday’s overall online sales were record setting. IBM’s analytics found a 20.6% increase in online...
December 9, 2013
Recently a story was authenticated indicating that several times during the early 2000’s, the then CEO of Blockbuster turned down...
December 9, 2013
The Chicago-area grocery market is a jumbled medley of old and new players, high-volume locations and intense competition. News that...
November 15, 2013
Following its recently completed purchase of Kerr Drug, Walgreens announced that it will close 20 of the 76 stores it...
November 14, 2013
A rare news item based in our industry came across communications channels the other day. The powerful, regional lumberyard chain,...
November 14, 2013
If you’re a long-time subscriber to Chain Store Guide email, then you may remember an insight that I wrote more...
November 12, 2013
Uniqlo is a global clothing retailer. Stores carry innovative, casual clothing for men, women and children. The company made its...
November 12, 2013
A recently released survey conducted by Infogroup Targeting Solutions and Retail Touchpoints signaled a positive future for mobile POS. The...
November 11, 2013
The metro area surrounding our nation’s capital has long been a cultural hotbed, with its diverse blend of restaurants and...
November 11, 2013
The decade of the Nineties left us with a rough economic impression which reflected consequences brought on by the newest...
October 11, 2013
A new drug store location in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood will mark Bartell Drugs’ 80th anniversary of operation there. The store,...
October 10, 2013
Recently an article was published based on an interview with a divisional VP of merchandising for True Value. The article...