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Is an Amazon Store in the Real World a Good Idea?
2:35PM 2/08/2012
Soon, you might be able to buy a new Kindle at an actual, brick-and-mortar Amazon Store. The e-commerce giant is reportedly opening its first pilot store in Seattle. It's an intriguing idea, but the real question is: Why would Amazon want to?
Why J.C. Penney Will Never Be Great Again
6:30AM 2/02/2012
J.C. Penney's new CEO plans to remake the tired old department store chain a la the Apple Store and Target, and his fresh ideas are earning him applause. But as investors and industry watchers cheer Ron Johnson's turnaround concepts, they're ignoring some big potholes on the road ahead.
How J.C. Penney Could Transform the Way America Shops
5:15PM 1/26/2012
New CEO Ron Johnson's plan to revamp J.C. Penney is seriously ambitious. No more coupons, almost no more sales, and a complete rethink of the department store model. So why does he think he can pull it off -- and with a chain that has lagged its rivals? Because maybe he can. Here's why:
A Bull's-eye for iPads: Apple May Put Ministores in Target
4:00PM 1/11/2012
Target may be planning to add something that's chic but certainly not cheap to some of its stores. Sources say Apple will open small stores within 25 of Target's largest stores later this year. But you may be surprised about which ones.
Are Apple Stores' Slow-Growth Blues Really That Blue?
12:15PM 1/04/2012
While Apple%u2019s products and digital media stores continue to thrive, its once-ascendant retail operation is losing some luster. But if stagnant retail growth in Apple Stores is worrisome, it's not time yet to hit the panic button.
7 to Watch in 2012: These Stores Could Become Household Names
12:00PM 12/27/2011
Their brands aren't well known in the U.S. yet, but experts suggest you keep an eye on these seven emerging retailers with hot store concepts that are ripe for expansion. They could soon be headed to a mall near you.
4 Tips for Getting Great Deals from Desperate Retailers
3:45PM 12/21/2011
By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool
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The holiday season has been strong for retail sales overall, but some chains have still found lumps of coal in their stockings. And as the holiday season winds down, what's bad for retailers may be good for you.
Can Martha Stewart Make Shopping at Penney's 'a Good Thing'?
2:30PM 12/08/2011
J.C. Penney is betting on iconic domestic diva Martha Stewart to help reinvent the staid department store concept, and in turn, how America shops. Their partnership is the first bold move from new CEO Ron Johnson -- but can it work?
Can Uniqlo's Clever Clothes Refashion the U.S. Retail Market?
6:00AM 10/29/2011
Uniqlo has a simple plan: To revolutionize how people wear clothes. As its next step, the Japanese retailer of utilitarian but sexy fashions with cutting-edge features is making a massive push into the U.S. And if you haven't heard the buzz Uniqlo's generating, you will soon.
Apple Employees to Celebrate Jobs, Stores to Close
12:00PM 10/19/2011
Apple is holding a private memorial service for employees to celebrate the life of Steve Jobs. The service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at company headquarters in Cupertino; it will also be webcast to employees worldwide. Apple plans to close its retail stores for several hours so employees can watch the service online.
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