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Cinemark Mobile App, Amazon E-Book Sales, Wal-Mart Hispanic Marketing
Motion picture exhibitor Cinemark is introducing a new iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad application that enables movie fans to securely purchase Cinemark movie tickets "on the go."The app also allows users to locate the nearest Cinemark theater, watch trailers, read film synopses and share information via email, text and social networking.
E-commerce & Multichannel Retailing
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Harvey Norman Holographs, Target Canadian Sales, BJ’s Bidding
Australian retailer Harvey Norman has unveiled its first holographic salesperson in stores across the country, according to PC Tech & Authority. Created by New Zealand-based technology firm Spyglass, the salesperson, “V,” is a female hologram that fulfills the role of a living, breathing Harvey Norman staff member.
International Expansion
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JC Penney Kiosks, Zipcar on Campus, Super Bowl Ads
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has rolled out its findmore smart fixture wireless touchscreen kiosk to more than 120 select stores across the country. In addition, in conjunction with the launch of its Modern Bride concept, the company will begin rolling out a findmore experience using iPad to 50 fine jewelry departments.
Store Openings & Closings
Zipcar Inc., the car-sharing company, said...Continue Reading »
Starbucks, Alice.com, ‘Citysumers’
Starbucks' technology investments and its use of social and digital media channels are "increasing and becoming a significant competitive advantage," said Howard Schultz, the chain's founder, chairman, president and CEO, during a recent conference call. As reported by RIS News, Starbucks’ recent social/digital media successes include signing up nearly 250,000 consumers to receive a...Continue Reading »
‘The Daily Wrap:’ Best Buy, SuperValu, McDonald’s
“The Daily Wrap” is a daily look at some of the headlines that may be of most interest to Retailer Daily readers.
Today’s wrapup of industry-related headlines includes Best Buy preparing the launch of a UK e-commerce site, SuperValu selling its Bristol Farms grocery division, and McDonald’s bringing back the McRib sandwich for a limited time.
E-commerce
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Leading Supermarkets Pursue Expansion - Update
The strikingly different same-store sales performance of national supermarket chains Kroger and Supervalu reflect the upheaval the supermarket vertical is undergoing. However, despite pressure from discount chains (especially Wal-Mart), warehouse clubs and dollar stores producing varied results among vertical leaders Kroger and Supervalu, both are pursuing store expansion.Kroger...Continue Reading »
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ Burger King, Toys R Us, Papa Murphy’s
Burger King Opens 249 Net Global Stores
Fast food hamburger retailer Burger King opened 249 net new global stores during its recently-concluded fiscal 2010, including 59 net new stores in the US. Global revenues dropped 1% during the fiscal year. Source: Burger King Holdings, Inc.
Toys R Us Selects Retail Sense
Toy retailer Toys R Us has selected the Retail Sense marketing communication...Continue Reading »
‘The Daly Wrap:’ Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Supervalu
Starbucks Reports 10% Revenue Growth
Coffee retailer Starbucks Corporation reported results from its recently ended Q3 fiscal 2010 including 10% net revenue growth, driven by a 9% increase in global comparable store sales. Starbucks projects it will open 250 net new stores globally by the end of fiscal 2010 and 500 net new stores globally during fiscal 2011. Source: Starbucks...Continue Reading »
‘The Daily Wrap:’ Starbucks, Movie Gallery, Best Buy
Starbucks Readies Free Wi-Fi
Coffee retailer Starbucks will offer free wireless internet service at all corporate-owned stores in the US beginning July 1, 2010. Access will be available without a Starbucks card, user name/password, or time limit. Source: Starbucks Corporation
Movie Gallery Canada Closes Stores
Canadian media entertainment retailer Movie Gallery Canada is closing 131...Continue Reading »
‘The Daily Wrap:’ Family Dollar, Kroger, Fresh & Easy
Family Dollar Q2 Income Rises 33%
Dollar store retailer Family Dollar reported a 33.4% increase in Q2 fiscal 2010 net earnings. Quarterly sales rose about 5%. Source: Family Dollar
Kroger Closes 20 Health Clinics
Supermarket retailer Kroger has closed 20 of its Little Clinic in-store health clinics. Kroger says it remains focused on strengthening the Little Clinic business model....Continue Reading »