CE & Entertainment

05/02/2013 - 14:33
Sears Holding shifts focus to omni-channel

Among the highlights of the first Sears Holdings shareholder meeting since Edward Lampert became chairman and CEO were details on the company's progress in combining its brick-and-mortar and online businesses.

05/01/2013 - 12:27
Macy’s, AA to host Asian American hip-hop group

Macy’s will honor contributions made by Asian-Pacific Americans during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month this May at select Macy’s locations nationwide.

05/01/2013 - 11:45
Walmart touts next growth engine

E-commerce was labeled Walmart’s next growth engine by Neil Ashe, the retailer’s president and CEO of global e-commerce during an investor presentation Wednesday morning.

04/30/2013 - 17:57
NRF says mom’s in for a treat, while IBISWorld says not so much

Moms are in for a special treat this Mother’s Day, May 12, according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, but another survey conducted by IBISWorld has found that Mother’s Day spending growth will be flat this year compared to last year.

04/30/2013 - 16:34
Five Below to raise funds for kids with cancer

Five Below, a leading retailer of extreme-value merchandise for teens and pre-teens, is once again teaming up with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise money to help children with cancer.

04/30/2013 - 12:37
Best Buy drops Carphone, exits Europe

Best Buy is leaving the European market. The company is selling its stake in a joint European venture with U.K.-based consumer electronics retailer Carphone Warehouse Group PLC for cash and stock worth about $775 million USD.

04/29/2013 - 18:25
RadioShack woos younger consumers with Beats By Dr. Dre

RadioShack is teaming up with Beats By Dr. Dre, the popular brand of headphones and HD sound systems, on a new advertising campaign featuring recording artist Robin Thicke's hit single "Blurred Lines" and the Beats by Dr. Dre Pill portable Bluetooth speaker.

04/29/2013 - 17:30
Leadership changes at Family Dollar

Family Dollar has announced that EVP of supply chain Charles S. Gibson will leave the company to pursue other interests.

04/29/2013 - 13:06
Sesame Street packaging gets a refresh

Sesame Street has tapped Parham Santana, The Brand Extension Agency, to help it refresh its licensed consumer products packaging worldwide.

04/29/2013 - 12:18
Target to showcase products chosen by Wired magazine

Target will feature electronics picked by the editors of Wired magazine, under a deal between the two.

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