Target Hosts Disney Royalty
Partnering with Disney for the second year in a row, Target Corporation helped launch the 2nd annual National Princess Week.
Duane Reade Gets Some Window Treatments from Barneys’ Simon Doonan
You might not think that a drug store window would be a place to find the colorful and often outrageous work of Barneys’ Creative Ambassador Simon Doonan, but that is just what Duane Reade has done.
Grand Central Station Plays Home to new Target Dollhouse Pop-Up Store
Target is looking to capitalize on the hot trend of home goods and furnishings with their newest retail concept, a two story pop-up store in the middle of Grand Central Station.
Is Motorola Planning to Launch a “phablet”? Google’s Eric Schmidt Hints
Since being acquired by Google, Motorola is stepping back into the tablet game, at least according to Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt. In an article on TabTimes covering D: Dive into Mobile, Schmidt reportedly announced that a Motorola “phablet” could be launched to the public “sooner rather than later.”
Polaroid to Open 10 Retail Concept Stores
Polaroid Fotobar, a new retail concept from the once undisputed king of quick photograph technology, has launched in Delray Beach, Florida. According to Chain Store Age, users can bring in photos from their smartphones and leave with “museum quality” prints.
Manhattan’s Herald Square to be transformed
With 20 million shoppers annually spending an average of $1.3 billion a year, Herald Square might be the most important retail landmark in Manhattan.
Eva Mendes on Luxottica and Other Fashion Moments for ELLE
Eva Mendes, known for always being fashion-forward, was named the new face of international luxury eyewear maker Luxottica. According to her interview in ELLE Magazine, she was the perfect choice for the campaign.
7% of Target’s E-commerce Sales can be Attributed to Target Mobile
Target has seen an increase in sales from the mobile endeavors as of late. According to an article on RIS News, a revamped user interface and navigation, compatibility with Apple PassBook, and the adoption of new technologies has helped their mobile platforms.
Wendy’s Looks to Upgrade 200 Stores to their new Modern Design
By the end of February Wendy’s will roll-out their new logo and design aesthetic to 200 locations. The new design will be applied in advertising, on product packaging, crew uniforms, new restaurant signage, menuboards and digital assets.
Struggling Best Buy Uses Amy Poehler To Tout Turnaround
Millions of Americans make it a point to watch Amy Poehler when she’s on television. Now, there’s hope that she can help sell TVs, too.
myLook: Lenscrafters’ technology to see better and look your best!
LensCrafters, the world’s leading eyewear retailer, recently launched myLook, an innovative in-store technology that can help customers find the perfect pair of glasses. With the help of a trained LensCrafters associate, consumers can use myLook to compare their appearance in up to four frames to help them see and choose the style that looks best.
Can Amy Poehler save Best Buy?
The comedian and actress, who scored what was probably the most oft-repeated line of the Golden Globes fest (it’s at about the 1-minute, 50-second mark of the opening), will be the star of a 30-second ad for the electronics chain during the first quarter of the game, according to the Associated Press.
