Specialty Retail

APPA SmartBrief

The latest pet industry news

APPA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Pet Products Association

Online store unleashes high fashion for pets

5/19/2013

  • Green Bay Press-Gazette (Wis.)

Inspired by her Yorkiepoo, named Roxy, Patty Schranz created the RockinDogs & CoolCats line of clothing for pets, which she sells through Etsy. Outfits she has made include hoodies, tuxedos, dresses a… Read More

CEA SmartBrief

Consumer electronics news and information

CEA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Consumer Electronics Association

Makers of cheaper tablets vie for a slice of the global market

5/21/2013

  • Bloomberg Businessweek

Major tablet-makers should take heed of smaller brands, including Eben, Texet and Micromax, as this group is expected to gain 25% of the global tablet market this year thanks to their products' low pr… Read More

FMI dailyLead®

News and information about the grocery retail industry

FMI dailyLead®

Published in partnership with: Food Marketing Institute

Barons offers fewer options but better value

5/21/2013

  • San Diego Union-Tribune

Barons Market, a four-store chain in Southern California, offers a limited inventory of healthful food at a lower price than at other health-food stores. Each week, managers meet to test potential pro… Read More

Housewares SmartBrief

The latest housewares industry news

Housewares SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International Housewares Association

Williams-Sonoma hopes to cash in on brand extensions

5/21/2013

  • Investor's Business Daily

Home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma is updating older brand concepts and introducing new ones to help sustain revenue. The company unveiled Mark and Graham, West Elm Market and Agrarian in 2012 … Read More

ISA SmartBrief

News about signs and visual communications

ISA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International Sign Association

Report: Digital out-of-home books double-digit growth

5/15/2013

  • Digital Signage Connection

Global digital out-of-home revenue grew 11% last year, despite a significant slowdown in the second half as more countries experienced economic struggles, according to PQ Media. "While DOOH operator r… Read More