Doron Levy

The numbers can say what they want; retailers at the store level are doing more with a lot less. My network suggests that we aren't expecting a great season but not a terrible one. Most of my field peeps are hoping for any incremental gain to put on the...

I could be wrong but the whole purpose of the checkout is to be the high pressure, high impulse area of the store. Yes, it's a hurried experience because the customer wants to get out of there as soon as possible. Add a high impact rack filled with shiny...

I think this is an excellent integration of bricks and clicks and it especially works well in the tighter confines of retail real estate-challenged downtown cores. Why not take it a step further and build it like a pop-up store that can travel the trade show circuit? I could...

A well deployed produce aisle can evoke emotions of health, freshness, better living and a whole plethora of positive emotions. That's why its presentation and merchandising is so key in the overall retail plan. And yes, putting cheese slices and pre-made salad dressings will make them look fresher and...

Well, I always have been a big supporter of limiting distractions within the selling space and I guess that can be connected somewhat to a more relaxed customer. These after hour gigs and special events are excellent ways for merchants to boost up sales. Talk about relaxation, lululemon is...

Empowerment is a huge deal when it comes to motivating retail employees. When you give them the training, support and tools they need to go above and beyond the job description, you are creating a future leader within your organization. Even more so than money, humans have a big...

The flagship was to be a prototype for most of the chain, yet unique in various ways because of its flagship status. Macy's is due for an across-the-board upgrade at the store level and this reno is the precursor to better things for all the other locations.

I just hit the site and was offered the complete Indiana Jones DVD set for $32.99 plus free super saver shipping. Really good deal. And I like the tease factor of releasing deals at staggered times. So that answers my first question as to how competitive they will be...

When it comes to online shopping, the key is to keep the browsing and transaction to the fewest amount of clicks as possible. I'm also curious to know exactly when the browser abandons the site? Is it cart abandonment or does price turn them away? Distractions your biggest obstacle...

This is a logical next step for GameStop to acquire more business through online selling. The GameStop app Kongregate provides a unique way for the store to connect with the customer. Installed on a high performance Android tablet will provide a seamless and exceptional gaming experience which could drive...