An increase in stock price of 175% in 5 years shows this generation of managers will hand over a company in great shape to the next generation.

The most educated generation ever seeks out Target and Louis Vuitton...

Shipping costs and credit card security still seen as issues.

Sometimes it's good to revisit the basics

This article contends that if stores are the strength of the business then retailers like Target and Wal-Mart should concentrate on getting customers into store rather than chasing the digital holy grail. Hooks involve exclusive products, exclusive promotions and exclusive services.

Shopping lists now created across multiple publications.

Using back stories to sell product is all the rage now but that's how C&B have been driving their point of difference for decades. Their sales associate philosophy is also one out of the box.

Chelsea NY retail concept turning retail on its head.

If you love infographics and you market to Millennials this one is for you! 71% of all marketers will scan this for 20 seconds.... (maybe).

A sign of things to come... or an aberration

Rather than showrooming being a threat to bricks and mortar, webrooming is an opportunity. "Overall, in-store sales guided by digital will likely surpass the 50 percent mark this year, and mobile will be a major engine of that growth."

Though "mature" by other digital marketing standards, 25% of US marketers intend to increase their email marketing efforts.