Rachel Shechtman just opened a retail store in New York ... but it's still in beta. Shechtman explains why A Startup Store, though a small space, might be a big idea in the long-troubled business of physical retail outlets.READ»
I'll bet that the last time you called a repairman to come fix something in your house, you were stuck with a bill in the ballpark of $250 and an annoying revelation: I could have done that. After all, the dude probably just pulled ...READ»
I'll bet that the last time you called a repairman to come fix something in your house, you were stuck with a bill in the ballpark of $250 and an annoying revelation: I could have done that. After all, the dude probably just pulled ...READ»
A new initiative to get people to repair or resell their Patagonia clothes might hurt the bottom line, but the outdoor gear company is pretty sure it's going to help both profits and the planet.READ»
Typically, we have nothing nice to say about modernist playhouses. The only people who get anything out of them are kids’ design-fetishizing parents (and the people who charge hundreds or even thousands of dollars for them). Pop-Out ...READ»
Are analytics a prescription for information overload? Three top Silicon Valley tech titans share views on what's new in e-commerce and retailing. READ»
Ta-DA! Apple stores are getting a facelift for their 10th anniversary, complete with iPad-driven shopping experiences, huge digital displays, and an upgraded sound system (assuming the rumors are true, that is). READ»
Rumor has it that Apple may have a big product launch ready for the 10th anniversary of its stores--and it could be NFC-enabled tech. It'd be just like Apple to try to revolutionize the shopping experience for everyone.READ»
What comes to mind when you hear the name Leica? I posed this question to about two dozen professional photographers and they enthusiastically responded: "prestige," "precision," "craftsmanship," "envy," "excellence," ...READ»
A good shopkeeper knows that to lure customers month after month, he has to freshen not just his stock, but the look of his space, too. That doesn’t come easy (or cheap). One pert little boutique in Berlin has a whip-smart solution: ...READ»
Last month I offered some branding advice based on the belief that, in order to win, companies need to Unify, Simplify and Amplify their brand message. This month I will showcase my first example of a brand that puts this formula ...READ»
My wife and I are like a lot of couples: She loves to shop. I don’t. I’m just not a shopping guy. At least, I didn’t used to be. But this come-find-me-at-the-Apple-store-when-you’re-done guy has a secret:
I love ...READ»
The U.S. and world economies have been showing signs of recovery. Unemployment is down and spending is slowly starting to go back up. The retail industry is poised for a big year following a strong last quarter in 2010. What are the keys to continued success?READ»
