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JC Penney gives CEO the flick
Less than two years in the position, U.S department store JC Penney has given Ron Johnson the flick from his position as CEO.
Samsung takes it to the floor of Best Buy
Samsung is expanding its retail footprint by joining forces with one of the world's largest consumer electronics retailer, Best Buy, in the U.S.
H&M's & Other Stories broadens target market
Europe’s second largest retailer will be launching a new line of clothes during spring simultaneously in seven cities and on its online stores.
Boxpark to open in Amsterdam
The first of its kind was launched London, now the pop-up mall Boxpark will open in Amsterdam.
Westfield wins UK mall deal
The Group will develop the Bradford Centre in northern England.
H&M enters southern hemisphere market
Swedish apparel retailer H&M has signed a contract to open its first store in South America.
Gap opens first international Old Navy store
Parent company Gap Inc has opened its first Old Navy store in Japan, the first store outside of North America.
Young shoppers use mobile, social media
The role in which mobile phones and social media are playing in influencing the way younger consumers shop and select retail brands is growing, according to new research from MasterCard.
Subway shopping in South Korea
Using smartphone technology, commuters can take photos of corresponding QR codes of the products they wish to purchase, check-out online and have the goods shipped to their home.
Phone to wallet
At an event last week in New York, Google, Citi, MasterCard, First Data and Sprint announced and demonstrated Google Wallet, an app that will allow phone users to tap, pay and save money while shopping.
