STORES Magazine December 2008
- Navigating The Road Ahead
What’s Next For Retail In ’09 - More Than Smoke and Mirrors
Retail prestidigitator runs America’s oldest continuously operating magic store - Predictions? Not From Me
- Cheap Holiday Chic
- The Post-American Economy
- Global Growth of ARTS Standards
- Leveraging Supply Chain Execution Strategies
- Function Forward
Intermix website allows fashionistas to mix and match - Shelf Life
Borders brings online interactivity into the store - Click Here for Service
Bamboo Cricket provides e-mail, online chat support for e-commerce - Global as Local
FiftyOne simplifies international e-commerce for U.S. retailers - Fit is “It”
For Alvanon, success is measured by getting sizing right - New Signs Go Up Down Under
Pets at Home Australia automates its in-store graphics program - Lacks Tracks Its Best Ideas
Furniture chain sees bottom-line results from multivariable testing - Changing the Game Plan
Revamped e-commerce platform boosts conversion rates for Atlanta Falcons - Sensing a Pattern
Forecasting tool helps Gordmans focus markdowns at the store and SKU levels - Maximizing the “Fourth Wall”
Third-party kiosks, vending machines drive profit for U-Pak-It - IBM Welcome Letter
- Price of Compliance
Though more affordable, cost of RFID tags still a hurdle for suppliers - Getting Help Getting Help
Automated system improves employee screening and reduces turnover - Green Grows at Retail
Sustainability emerges as a critical business issue - Run by the Sun
Award-winning programs support Kohl’s green mission - Taking Care of [Green] Business
Office Depot utilizes a wide pallet of earth-friendly initiatives - Every Day in Every Way
Target takes a holistic approach to sustainability - Fuelish Measures
Safeway switches truck fleet to biodiesel - Green Coffee
Starbucks program supports ethical practices and sustainability - Building Sustainability Networks
Wal-Mart brings associates, suppliers and other experts together - The “Virtuous Circle”
Marks & Spencer involves partners in its eco plan - Building It Green
REI applies environmental sensibilities to store design - Buying Power on Credit
Whole Foods uses green tickets to purchase wind energy - Getting Lean
Retailers are adding another element to Six Sigma initiatives - Keeping Score
Consumers say they are becoming more environmentally aware – and expect retailers to do the same - Supply Chain Blockbuster
Warehouse management system a hit for video rental giant - Tips from a C-store Guy
