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April 24, 2013
Covering Retail IT from All the Angles

It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself to you as the new senior editor of Chain Store Age, focused on covering all the news, trends and happenings in the constantly changing world of retail IT.

It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself to you as the new senior editor of Chain Store Age, focused on covering all the news, trends and happenings in the constantly changing world of retail IT. Technology is evolving at a breakneck pace with major implications for retail. Emerging technology areas such as mobile, social and cloud are changing the very nature of customer experience, while the explosion of Big Data offers both a major challenge and opportunity for retailers that can successfully harness the immense of volume of information that is now available.

December 27, 2012
Sears ‘ Digital Strategy Keeps Evolving

When it comes to mobile commerce and digital solutions, Sears Holdings has evolved into a best-in-class company, one that has truly embraced the cross-channel shopping experience. Seeking ways to make shopping more convenient for its customers, the chain was among the first to offer visibility to in-store inventory, as well as the ability to buy online and pick up in-store.

November 28, 2012
Holiday Shopper Sentiment Report: Behind-the-Scenes Q&A

Chain Store Age editor Marianne Wilson talks with Michael Schulze, Senior Vice President & General Manager, North America Retail Industry, SAP America, about  the motivation behind the "Black Friday and Cyber Monday Consumer Face-Off," and the technology used to uncover its insights, in the following Q&A:

July 23, 2012
Social Strategies Moving to Center Stage in Retail

Sam Mukherjee, senior director, Fujitsu America, talks with Chain Store Age editor Marianne Wilson about why a social strategy is so important for retailers, offers tips for getting started and guidelines on how a retailer can differentiate themselves using a social platform.

There’s no doubt about it: Consumers of all ages are becoming increasingly “social,” and how retailers respond to the trend will be critical to their businesses going forward. Sam Mukherjee, senior director, Fujitsu America, talks with Chain Store Age editor Marianne Wilson about why a social strategy is so important for retailers, offers tips for getting started and guidelines on how a retailer can differentiate themselves using a social platform. 
 

March 14, 2012
Urban shrink?

CSA editor-in-chief Marianne Wilson and I go to great lengths to report new store openings on Chainstoreage.com. We pore through convoluted retail financial statements – sometimes twice daily – to uncover news that a chain has its sights set on even a little net new store growth for the year ahead.

Chain Store Age editor-in-chief Marianne Wilson and I go to great lengths to report new store openings on Chainstoreage.com. We pore through convoluted retail financial statements – sometimes twice daily – to uncover news that a chain has its sights set on even a little net new store growth for the year ahead.

I reported earlier today that Urban Outfitters, despite a challenging fourth quarter that saw profits cut nearly in half from the year before, was planning as many as 60 new stores in fiscal 2013.

October 6, 2011
Stacy London and Marianne Wilson talk retail

Chain Store Age editor Marianne Wilson interviewed Stacy London, fashion stylist and co-host of TLC’s “What Not to Wear,” about London’s new role with Westfield shopping centers.

Chain Store Age editor Marianne Wilson interviewed Stacy London, fashion stylist and co-host of TLC’s “What Not to Wear,” about London’s new role with Westfield shopping centers. The two discussed how the style icon is working with Westfield to up the excitement level and fashion relevance of mall retailers.

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September 27, 2011
Exclusive survey reveals that social media has growing importance for retailers

Twitter and Facebook aren’t just for consumer networking anymore. 


With more and more retailers and shopping centers jumping on the social media bandwagon, Chain Store Age and Cleveland-based shopping center developer Forest City Enterprises surveyed CSA’s readership to find out where retailers are trending in terms of social media engagement and communication tools.


August 19, 2011
CSA hits the airwaves!

Katherine Field Boccaccio, Senior Editor with Chain Store Age, discusses the importance of and trends with grocery store anchor tenants on Michael Bull's America’s Commercial Real Estate Radio Show.

Each week, host Michael Bull of America’s Commercial Real Estate Radio Show interviews leading industry data providers to uncover the latest national market updates and best practices.

This week’s topic was Retail Tenant Strategies, and for his guest, Mr. Bull swung the mic over to our own Katherine Field Boccaccio, Senior Editor with Chain Store Age, to discuss the importance of and trends with grocery store anchor tenants. Click here to listen.

August 18, 2011
CSA hits the airwaves!

Katherine Field Boccaccio, Senior Editor with Chain Store Age, discusses the importance of, and trends with, grocery store anchor tenants on America’s Commercial Real Estate Radio Show.

Each week, host Michael Bull of America’s Commercial Real Estate Radio Show interviews leading industry data providers to uncover the latest national market updates and best practices.

This week’s topic was Retail Tenant Strategies, and for his guest, Mr. Bull swung the mic over to our own Katherine Field Boccaccio, Senior Editor with Chain Store Age, to discuss the importance of, and trends with, grocery store anchor tenants.

December 28, 2010
Trends for the New Year

It’s a new year, and with it comes some optimism that the economy is finally starting to gain some traction.

 It’s a new year, and with it comes some optimism that the economy is finally starting to gain some traction. Indeed, in a survey released in December by Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs of big U.S. companies, 45% of the executives said they expect their companies to add more workers in 2011. It’s the highest percentage of CEOs who have said they planned to add jobs since the survey began in late 2002. 


September 30, 2010
Modell’s Turns Up the Heat

From its modest roots in lower Manhattan, Modell’s Sporting Goods has evolved into the...

August 31, 2010
Taking Control of Energy Use

Reducing energy use...

December 31, 2009
A Different Light

Chain Store Age editor Marianne Wilson spoke with Jensen about this rapidly evolving technology.  ...

Chain Store Age editor Marianne Wilson spoke with Jensen about this rapidly evolving technology. 

To date, what has been the primary use of LED lighting in retail stores? 

The primary applications of LED lighting have fallen in the areas of accent lighting and displays. Because LEDs provide the ability to mix colors and are a very directional light source, they have offered designers with options to create interesting display environments with a highly reliable light source that is virtually maintenance-free.

December 7, 2008
Retail Store of the Year Competition: Deadline Extension

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for entries for Chain Store Age’s annual Retail...

July 31, 2008
Putting It All Together

Increasingly, chain retailers are looking to consolidate their real estate, facilities, operations and project-management...

March 31, 2008
Rising to the Challenges Ahead

C-level executives from retail, consumer-product, food and restaurant companies joined professionals from the financial-services...

December 31, 2007
CSA Names Wilson Editor, Esposito Associate Publisher

Marianne Wilson and Gary Esposito have assumed additional leadership responsibilities for the editorial and...

December 31, 2007
Wake Up to Risks

The race is on between companies that secure retail networks and hackers who compromise...

November 30, 2007
Networking at TOPSS

Chain Store Age publisher and editor Murray Forseter made a point during a TOPSS discussion....

August 30, 2007
AWork in Progress

As new contenders enter the crowded retail playing field, chains are hard-pressed to find a...

August 30, 2007
AWork in Progress

As new contenders enter the crowded retail playing field, chains are hard-pressed to find a...

August 30, 2007
Main & Wall Conference to Focus on Growth Strategies

It’s becoming a thrill a day keeping track of the vagaries of the financial markets,...

July 30, 2007
ADifferent Kind of Success Story

When Manuel Capo fled Cuba with his two oldest sons in 1966, he arrived in...

July 30, 2007
Aligning Innovation

As retailers seek out solutions that provide visibility throughout the demand chain, they are relying...

May 31, 2007
Going for the Green

Retailers across the board are announcing new green initiatives on what seems like a daily...