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May 7, 2013
Doing More for the Customer

Jim von Maur

President, Von Maur

HEADQUARTERS Davenport, Iowa

TYPE OF BUSINESS Department store retailer

NUMBER OF STORES 35 in 11 states (27 Von Maur stores, eight Dry Goods stores)

Seventeen years ago, in the January 1996 issue of Chain Store Age, Jack Arth, who at the time was president of Von Maur, explained how the circa 1928 department store retailer set out to differentiate itself from competitors such as the then hugely influential Federated and May chains.

April 26, 2013
Davie Bowie pop-up shop, Selfridges, London

A match made in heaven. That’s what some are calling the David Bowie dedicated pop-up in Selfridges’ renowned London flagship.

A match made in heaven. That’s what some are calling the David Bowie dedicated pop-up in Selfridges’ renowned London flagship. Called David Bowie Is All Yours, the pop-up was created in collaboration with London’s Victoria & Albert Museum’s record-breaking retrospective of the legendary performer.  
 

March 22, 2013
Survey: Subway, Google and Target tops in ‘social currency’

Subway, Google, and Target, took the top three spots in “Social Currency Impact Study 2013” from global consulting firm Vivaldi Partners.

New York -- Subway, Google, and Target, took the top three spots in “Social Currency Impact Study 2013” from global consulting firm Vivaldi Partners.

February 5, 2013
Mood Media to retire Muzak brand name

Mood Media announced that it is consolidating its portfolio companies — Muzak, DMX and Mood Media — into a single global brand under the Mood banner.

Toronto -- Mood Media announced that it is consolidating its portfolio companies — Muzak, DMX and Mood Media — into a single global brand under the Mood banner. Mood acquired Muzak, which was founded in 1934, in 2011.  

“It’s the end of an iconic American brand,” said Lorne Abony, chairman and CEO Mood Media, in a New York Times report.
    

January 30, 2013
Abercrombie looks to convert former Beatles’ headquarters to store

Abercrombie & Fitch wants to turn the building that once housed the Beatles’ Apple Records into one of its namesake children’s stores, Bloomberg News reported.

New York -- Abercrombie & Fitch wants to turn the building that once housed the Beatles’ Apple Records into one of its namesake children’s stores, Bloomberg News reported.  

The building is where the famed singing group performed together for the last time, in 1969. The performance, which occurred on the roof, was filmed for the movie “Let It Be.” The Westminster borough council is due to vote on the proposal next week.

June 26, 2012
Michaels craft expert lends talents to TLC

Michaels Stores creative expert Jo Pearson will serve as one of three judges on TLC's new competition series, "Craft Wars."

Irving, Texas — Michaels Stores creative expert Jo Pearson will serve as one of three judges on TLC's new competition series, "Craft Wars." The show, hosted and executive produced by celebrity crafter Tori Spelling, premieres June 26 at 10 p.m. Eastern (9 p.m. Central time).

November 3, 2011
SpendingPulse: Overall sales momentum continues, but category strength shifts

October’s unusual weather patterns — an unseasonably warm first half of the month and a snow storm on the last Saturday of the month — may have pushed some spending into November, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, a macroeconomic report tracking national retail and service sales across all payment forms including cash and check.

Purchase, N.Y. -- October’s unusual weather patterns — an unseasonably warm first half of the month and a snow storm on the last Saturday of the month — may have pushed some spending into November, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, a macroeconomic report tracking national retail and service sales across all payment forms including cash and check.

October 10, 2011
Jos. A. Bank and Alfred Angelo in partnership

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers is teaming up with wedding and bridesmaid dressmaker/retailer Alfred Angelo, Investors Daily said.

New York City -- Jos. A. Bank Clothiers is teaming up with wedding and bridesmaid dressmaker/retailer Alfred Angelo, Investors Daily said.

Catalogs of Jos. A. Bank's tuxedos and matching accessories will be available at Alfred Angelo Signature’s bridal stores, while Alfred Angelo will be the exclusive wedding-gown partner for the women in Jos. A. Bank's customers' lives, according to the report.

The two will also team up on bridal shows, web content, blogs and social media.
 

August 16, 2011
Barneys and Lady Gaga collaborate on 2011 holiday campaign

Barneys New York said Monday it is teaming up with pop singer Lady Gaga on a holiday campaign and Christmas window display to be called Gaga’s Workshop.

New York City -- Barneys New York said Monday it is teaming up with pop singer Lady Gaga on a holiday campaign and Christmas window display to be called Gaga’s Workshop.

The luxury department store retailer said that, in addition to the Gaga-themed window display, it will devote an entire floor of its Madison Avenue flagship to Gaga’s Workshop. The campaign will also feature limited-edition gift items and specially themed holiday shopping bags and packaging.

August 11, 2011
77kids by american eagle extends partnership with DMX

DMX said Thursday it has extended its partnership with 77kids by american eagle.

Austin, Texas -- DMX said Thursday it has extended its partnership with 77kids by american eagle.

June 3, 2011
Stella McCartney to debut in SoHo with new store

Cushman & Wakefield announced that Stella McCartney, the fashion and accessories retailer and daughter of Paul McCartney, will open a new store at 112 Greene Street between Prince and Spring Streets, in the SoHo area of Manhattan.

New York City -- Cushman & Wakefield announced that Stella McCartney, the fashion and accessories retailer and daughter of Paul McCartney, will open a new store at 112 Greene Street between Prince and Spring Streets, in the SoHo area of Manhattan.

The opening is planned for the fall.

Stella McCartney will occupy approximately 5,200 total sq. ft. between the ground floor and lower level in a 10-year lease.

June 2, 2011
Staples Europe announces exec changes

Staples Europe announced Thursday that it has appointed Amee Chande to managing director UK retail & direct and Andrew Gabriel to director of technology and services European retail.

Framingham, Mass. -- Staples Europe announced Thursday that it has appointed Amee Chande to managing director UK retail & direct and Andrew Gabriel to director of technology and services European retail.

Chande will have overall responsibility for Staples retail and delivery businesses in the United Kingdom, a key market for the company. Chande joined Staples in 2009 as senior VP strategy, responsible for developing and driving the company’s growth agenda.

May 10, 2011
Bass Pro Shops partners with DMX for music, systems and messaging

DMX announced it is the new music, systems and messaging partner for Bass Pro Shops.

Austin, Texas -- DMX announced it is the new music, systems and messaging partner for Bass Pro Shops.

Bass Pro Shops is using a custom mix of country music that is delivered via the DMX ProFusion technology. DMX is also providing all the sound systems for each location and will enhance the listener experience with more speaker coverage with 46 additional speakers.

April 11, 2011
La Colombe Torrefaction to open third Manhattan location

Robert K. Futterman & Associates said that it has arranged a 1,500-sq.-ft. lease with La Colombe Torrefaction at 400 Lafayette Street, located in NoHo.

New York City -- Robert K. Futterman & Associates said that it has arranged a 1,500-sq.-ft. lease with La Colombe Torrefaction at 400 Lafayette Street, located in NoHo.

Scheduled to open in the summer, this will be the third New York City location for the coffee house.   
 

March 9, 2011
Target and Lady Gaga call off deal

Lady Gaga's deal to sell a special edition of her upcoming album at Target is off.

New York — Lady Gaga's deal to sell a special edition of her upcoming album at Target is off.

A representative for the flamboyant and outspoken singer said Wednesday the two sides "came to a mutual decision to end their overall exclusive partnership a few weeks ago." Last month, it was announced that Target Corp. would be selling a deluxe edition of the album, to be released May 23, with bonus content.

February 10, 2011
Target partners with Lady Gaga

Popular recording artist and fashion icon Lady Gaga has partnered with Target Corp. to offer an exclusive deluxe edition of her new album, "Born This Way."

Minneapolis -- Popular recording artist and fashion icon Lady Gaga has partnered with Target Corp. to offer an exclusive deluxe edition of her new album, "Born This Way."

The album will be released on May 23. Target’s exclusive deluxe edition includes three additional studio songs and five remixes, and will be available at stores nationwide and on Target.com. Consumers can also pre-order the album and download the first single and title track free at Target.com beginning at 8 a.m. CST on Feb. 11 through midnight, Feb. 26.

October 12, 2010
Maurices teams with PlayNetwork, Sonicbids for small-town band search

Specialty apparel retailer Maurices said Tuesday it has teamed with PlayNetwork and Sonicbids to launch...

January 26, 2010
Alfred Angelo, Life is Good to open at Short Pump Station

Divaris Real Estate said Wednesday that Alfred Angelo and Life is Good have leased space...

January 18, 2010
Kohl’s re-ups Britney Spears contract

Iconix Brand Group announced Tuesday it has renewed its exclusive partnership with Britney Spears for...

December 7, 2008
Wet Seal Launches In-Store Music Initiative

The Wet Seal has launched a new in-store music program focusing on driving licensed merchandise...

October 14, 2008
Wal-Mart to Open Pop-Up in New York City

To celebrate the launch of AC/DC's new album, “Black Ice,” Wal-Mart Stores will open a...

August 17, 2008
New AC/DC Album to Be Sold Only in Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Monday that a new AC/DC album, "Black Ice," will be sold...

July 31, 2008
Second Acts

One of the reasons I love Madonna is because she keeps reinventing herself. From...

June 9, 2008
Macy’s Rocks with Rolling Stone

Macy’s announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Rolling Stone magazine to sell collectors’ T-shirts....

April 24, 2008
Starbucks Steps Back From Music Business

Starbucks Corp. on Thursday took a major step back from its music and book business...