/ Technology

Meijer’s online “Mealbox” widget drives customers into stores

A new online widget from grocery and consumer products retailer Meijer, which lets customers create shopping lists of grocery items on their computer desktop or personal web page, is driving up use of online coupons redeemed in stores.

Posted 05/29/2008Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Midwestern retail chain Meijer enters the e-commerce fray

Though the company isn’t talking about its new web store, the new Meijer.com features several advanced features and functions, including rich media, guided navigation and a shopping cart that includes larger images and a shipping tax calculator.

Posted 09/25/2007Don DavisPost a comment

Building out a store vs. building out the web

For some multi-channel retailers, the cost of hitting growth goals via the online channel versus adding stores alone is beginning to figure into store expansion strategies, says Jim Okamura, senior partner with retail consultants J.C. Williams Group.

Posted 09/20/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ Marketing

StarStyle.com marries TV shows and online shopping

Entertainment Media Works is partnering with TV content providers and retailers including Macy’s and Best Buy to let shoppers buy items seen on TV shows at the recently launched StarStyle.com.

Posted 04/20/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Wal-Mart.com expands test of in-store pickup program

Wal-Mart is expanding to its new Plano, TX, Supercenter the test of a program that allows customers to have items purchased at Walmart.com shipped free-of-charge to a participating store. Wal-Mart is also testing the service in Arkansas and California.

Posted 03/24/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

Jo-Ann Stores deploys web-based recruitment system

Jo-Ann Stores, retailer of crafts and home décor products, is rolling out a web-based recruitment management system to help it staff its planned superstores as well as the existing 900 stores in its chain.

Posted 09/29/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Though hurt by the economy, 75% of small retailers say things will improve

They`re struggling with big-retail competition and a tough business climate. Yet 64% of small retailers are optimistic about the future, an online wholesaler finds.

Posted 06/16/2003Mary WagnerPost a comment

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Borders joins the Echo digital music consortium

Borders will be an equal shareholder in the Echo consortium of music retailers, which is developing a licensing and technology platform for the paid downloading of digital music. Echo was formed in January by six retailers.

Posted 03/19/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment