Retail software is used during transactions, often functioning as an electronic cash register. Initially developed in 1973, it evolved with the internet & Windows. Modern systems are low-cost,...

Window displays, a key element of visual merchandising, communicate style, content, and emotions to engage customers. Traditionally pleasant, recent trends have introduced deviant, creepy displays to ...

Alan Morris emphasizes the need for retailers to rethink their IT strategies to stay ahead of constant market changes. He advocates focusing on customer behavior, integrating mobile and online...

In 2010, key apparel retail trends include shifting departmental store dynamics, increased sustainability efforts, higher technology investments, U.S. stores expanding into China, and growing demand...

Black Friday, marking the start of the Christmas shopping season, is expected to be a profitable day for US retailers despite recession concerns. With sales anticipated to rise 16%, retailers are...

The Indian retail market, ranked as the fifth-largest globally, is expected to see consistent growth, with major retail players' income rising by over 30% by the end of FY 2009-10. With increasing...

Retailing involves the buying and selling of goods and services, with a focus on customer satisfaction and personalized services. The industry has evolved through various formats, from traditional...

Despite the recession, the retail apparel sector thrived by adapting to consumer changes, cutting costs, and embracing online shopping. Brands focused on product innovation, value retailing, and...

Bangladesh’s apparel industry faces recurring factory accidents due to poor safety standards. Fires and building collapses have killed many workers despite international audits. Labour groups demand...

India’s retail market, growing at 20% annually, attracts global brands like Zara, Topshop, and Uniqlo. Some brands, like Levi Strauss' Dockers and GAS, exited due to strategic shifts, while new...