Industry Headlines: January 23, 2014
- Radiant Orchid: Pantone’s Color of the Year: Ready to indulge in 2014’s opulent hue? (Pantone)
- It’s Time to Address Fashion’s Race Problem: An interesting look at a widespread problem. (Business of Fashion)
- In Search of the Future of Retail: The Past is Not Prologue: Four of the biggest growth issues for retailers today. (Forbes)
- Shanghai’s largest in-mall LED advertising screen goes live: Think your in-mall advertising screens are large enough? Why not aim for a good 60-square meters? (Global Times)
- Recycling ‘green’ concepts: 9 retail concepts that trade on sustainable ideas. (Inside Retail)
- A ‘tsunami’ of store closings expected to hit retail: A dire warning that may be a bit overstated, but high-profile closures from Sears, J.C. Penney and Macy’s are concerning. (CNBC)
- Can Facial-Recognition Software Help Stores Manage Angry Customers?: Technology can lead us to helping the unhappiest shoppers. (Bloomberg Businessweek)
- Lack Of Quality Space Is Becoming A Big Problem For Brick-And-Mortar Retailers: Now that vacancies are falling, the lack of new retail development is concerning. (Business Insider)
- Kansas shopping center sale an early example of real estate crowdfunding: How the crowd can be used in retail real estate. (Wichita Business Journal)
- Retailers using all senses to bait customers: A few of the tactics retailers are now using to draw attention. (Orange County Register)
- How to Turn Selfies (and Puppies) Into High-End Retail Sales: Even top-end brands are turning to instagram. (Bloomberg Businessweek)
