Customer Experience

Analysts say the move may be inspired by the success of Apple Inc., which has hundreds of its own stores to show off interactive gadgets and accessories.

The company continues its growth momentum in fiscal 2012 to achieve its goal to serve customers through 1,500 stores in Mainland China by 2015.

From former President Clinton charting retail's place in an increasingly globalized future to Facebook-fueled customer analysis and gesture-controlled virtual try-on technology, the NRF Big Show was brimming with big ideas and big news. CGT's sister publication, RIS News, recounts the top 10 memorable moments.

According to a poll of 9,374 shoppers, Amazon.com is tops when it comes to customer service among U.S. retailers. But all 10 retailers on this list found effective ways to win over shoppers not only with low prices, but with value-added features such as unique mobile applications, free shipping and unforgettable in-store experiences.

LOral USA signs a five-year agreement with PFSweb, Inc., to develop and manage multiple end-to-end e-commerce solutions for some of its most prestigious brands.

Beauty isn't everything. But don't tell that to this group of companies, who are making steady sales gains with innovative health and beauty products and business strategies.

Kenneth Cole chose the Zmags CommercePro platform, seeing a 500 percent increase in page views, 100 percent increase in conversions, and more than 40 percent lift in order sizes for retailers worldwide.