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1. Know thy customer. (Feature)

Author

Gordon, Sheldon

Subjects
Harvey's Restaurants -- Information management, Sears Canada Inc. -- Information management -- Management, Intrawest -- Information management, Delta Hotels Ltd. -- Information management -- Management, Customer relationship management -- Management -- Technology application, Department stores -- Information management, Customer relations -- Technology application, Marketing -- Technology application, Hotels and motels -- Information management -- Canada, Fast food restaurants -- Information management, Business, general, Business, Business, international, Customer relationship management, Company business management, Company systems management, Technology application, Management, Information management
Abstract

Nobody's arguing that customer relationship management - CRM - isn't an important strategic focus for the progressive company. CRM programs are often introduced in conjunction with sales force automation, customer [...]

Published
2002

2. The cloud helps enterprises break chains shackling IT: cloud pioneers Nordstrom and Oscar Insurance say IT shops can be faster, more agile and more business-focused if they move to hosted systems

Author

Gaudin, Sharon

Subjects
Nordstrom Inc. -- Information management, Information technology -- Management, Department stores -- Information management, Cloud computing -- Methods, Insurance industry -- Information management, Company systems management, Insurance industry, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Computers
Abstract

At Nordstrom, the cloud is all about freeing up IT workers so they can focus on getting new apps and features into customers' hands instead of wasting time putting servers [...]

Published
2015

3. Building value chains: Saks Inc. deploys Ariba procurement system to comb world markets for bargains. (Value Chain Feature)

Author

Pallatto, John

Subjects
Company systems management, Retail/reseller channel, Ariba Inc. -- Product information, Saks Inc. -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management
Abstract

WITH 358 RETAIL STORES IN 39 states, Saks Inc. is itself one of the biggest shoppers in the world. It is not only buying all the goods it needs to […]

Published
2002

4. Common systems initiative pays off

Subjects
Target Corp. -- Information management -- 00302369, Retail industry -- Information management, Discount stores -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

Dayton Hudson Corp is demonstrating that information technology (IT) enhancements can provide big gains for retailers. The company's effort to integrate its three divisions' IT systems is far from complete, but that effort has already resulted in increased merchandise turns and other major benefits. The company believes that it can best increase shareholder value by adopting common systems, according to chief information officer Vivian Stephenson., With 1995 revenues of $23.5 billion, Dayton Hudson Corp. is the fourth-largest general merchandise retailer in the United States. Dayton Hudson's three operating divisions are Target, Mervyn's and the Department [...]

Published
1996

5. UNDERWRITERS DIG DEEPER INTO DETAILS BEFORE COVERING RETAILERS' CYBER RISKS

Author

Greenwald, Judy

Subjects
Target Corp. -- Information management, The Home Depot Inc. -- Information management, Data security -- Methods, Department stores -- Information management, Building materials industry -- Information management, Computer insurance -- Safety and security measures, Company systems management, Data security issue, Business, Insurance
Abstract

Byline: Judy Greenwald Underwriters are requesting more in-depth information from retailers before agreeing to underwrite cyber risks in light of the recent massive data breaches at The Home Depot Inc. [...]

Published
2014

6. SLEW OF HIGH-PROFILE DATA BREACHES PUTS FOCUS ON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS; Knowing how much to say, and when, is big challenge for companies

Author

Banham, Russ

Subjects
Target Corp. -- Information management, Data security -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Company systems management, Data security issue, Business, Insurance
Abstract

Byline: RUSS BANHAM Welcome to the data breach parade. In December, Target Corp. announced a massive breach, followed by Snapchat Inc. and Neiman Marcus Group Inc. Then arts and crafts [...]

Published
2014

7. Sears Settles Over Web Tracking Charges

Author

Casabona, Liza

Subjects
United States. Federal Trade Commission -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Sears Holdings Corp. -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Sears Holdings Corp. -- Information management, Sears Holdings Corp. -- Customer relations, Department stores -- Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Department stores -- Information management, Department stores -- Customer relations, Personal information -- Safety and security measures, Software -- Usage, Company systems management, Software quality, Business, Fashion, accessories and textiles industries, Retail industry
Abstract

Sears Settles Over Web Tracking Charges WASHINGTON Sears Holdings Management Corp. reached a preliminary settlement Thursday with the Federal Trade Commission over charges the retail company collected sensitive consumer information [...]

Published
2009

8. How to be more popular: Fortunoff system soothes harried customers

Subjects
Fortunoff (Westbury, New York) -- Information management, Customer service -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

HOW TO BE MORE POPULAR Visit a Long Island or New JErsey Fortunoff store on a Saturday or Sunday and you could conclude only one thing: The retailer is wildly [...]

Published
1991

9. In Brief: More Processing Contracts for Fifth Third

Author

Rieker, Matthias

Subjects
Macy's Inc. -- Information management, Macy's Inc. -- Contracts, Fifth Third Bancorp. -- Contracts, Fifth Third Bancorp. -- Growth, Banking industry -- Contracts, Banking industry -- Growth, Credit card processing services -- Contracts, Department stores -- Contracts, Department stores -- Information management, Banking industry, Company systems management, Contract agreement, Company growth, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Economics
Abstract

Fifth Third Bancorp has expanded its roster of payment processing clients from the retail sector. The Cincinnati company said Wednesday that it now processes all credit and debit card transactions [...]

Published
2006

10. NORDSTROM TECH OVERHAUL BOOSTS PROFITS

Author

Corcoran, Cate T.

Subjects
Nordstrom Inc. -- Information management, Nordstrom Inc. -- Company sales and earnings, Business management software -- Usage, Department stores -- Information management, Department stores -- Company sales and earnings, Business management software, Company systems management, Company earnings/profit, Business, Fashion, accessories and textiles industries, Retail industry
Abstract

Nordstrom has a spectacular story to tell about new technology that enabled the retailer to embrace its traditions of customer service and unique assortments while shrinking inventory and dramatically improving [...]

Published
2006

11. ShopKo implements promotions management system

Subjects
ShopKo Stores Inc. -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Applications software -- Usage, Company systems management, Mass communications
Abstract

ShopKo Stores has begun production with a new advertising, merchandising and promotion (AMP) software system in its merchandising and advertising departments. The $3 billion specialty discount retailer operates more than [...]

Published
2005

12. Selfridges to unveil new online design

Subjects
Department stores -- Service introduction, Department stores -- Information management, Web sites -- Service introduction, Company service introduction, Company systems management, Company Web site/Web page, Selfridges Retail Ltd. -- Service introduction, Selfridges Retail Ltd. -- Information management
Abstract

Selfridges is relaunching its website at the beginning of November, which has been completely redesigned to look like a fashion magazine. It has been designed by award-winning agency AllofUs, which […]

Published
2005

13. Accelerated Analysis

Author

LEVEY, RICHARD H.

Subjects
Sears, Roebuck and Co. -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Retail industry -- Marketing, Retail industry -- Information management, Multilevel marketing -- Service enhancement, Internet marketing -- Service enhancement, Company systems management, Company marketing practices, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business
Abstract

THE NEED FOR SPEED HAS reached Hoffman Estates, IL. After relying for decades on a mainframe database with limited analytic capabilities, Sears Customer Direct, the retailer's e-commerce and specialty catalog [...]

Published
2005

14. CARREFOUR PUSHES FOR GLOBAL DATA SYNC

Author

GARRY, MICHAEL

Subjects
Carrefour S.A. -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, File synchronization software, Company systems management, Technology application, Business, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

Paris-based Carrefour is one of the international supermarket operators most committed to global data synchronization, an effort led by Jeremy Hollows, its director of business-to-business. Hollows, a frequent speaker on [...]

Published
2004

15. Remodelling the enterprise

Subjects
Company systems management, Information technology, Sears, Roebuck and Co. -- Information management, Information technology -- Economic aspects, Department stores -- Information management
Abstract

The basis for a consolidated IT infrastructure will be fundamentally the same whatever the specific needs of a company. Stuart Murray, solutions architect at IT infrastructure services provider Computacenter, says, […]

Published
2002

16. Bankrupt Montgomery Ward's Software to Be Auctioned

Author

Weiss, Todd R.

Subjects
Company marketing practices, Retail point-of-sale software, Company systems management, Intellectual property, Montgomery Ward and Company Inc. -- Marketing -- Information management, Telecommunication systems -- Marketing, Intellectual property -- Marketing, Department stores -- Information management, Point-of-sale systems -- Marketing
Abstract

The business software and other intellectual property of Montgomery Ward LLC are going on the auction block, eight months after the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closed its 252 […]

Published
2001

17. Target Zeros In On Web-Based Budgeting

Author

Heun, Christopher T.

Subjects
Product application, Electronic commerce software, Company systems management, Adaytum Software -- Product information, Target Corp. -- Information management, e.planning (Electronic commerce software) -- Usage, Department stores -- Information management, Computer software industry -- Product information, Electronic commerce
Abstract

Target Corp. this month will roll out a Web-based enterprise business planning system from Adaytum Software Inc. to plan and manage store expenses and let management at the retailer's Minneapolis […]

Published
2001

18. Handhelds Nudge PCs

Author

Wagner, Mitch

Subjects
Wireless Internet access, Wireless LAN/WAN system, Company systems management, Palm Inc. -- Product information, Sears, Roebuck and Co. -- Information management, Carlson Companies Inc. -- Information management, Wireless Internet access -- Usage, Department stores -- Information management, Hotels and motels -- Information management
Abstract

Nobody's taking a hammer to the PC just yet. But enterprises are deploying more applications on handheld computers, often handing out palmtops as employees' sole tool to access the network. […]

Published
2001

19. Symbol Signs Sears Deal

Author

Yokomizo, Sean and MBizCentral

Subjects
Wireless technology, Company systems management, Hand-held data device, Sears, Roebuck and Co. -- Information management, Symbol Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product information, Hand-held computers -- Usage, Department stores -- Information management
Abstract

A hefty dose of new wireless technology is headed into the hands of Sears, Roebuck and Co.'s workers. Symbol Technologies Inc. (stock: SBL) announced a deal that will place its […]

Published
2001

20. M&S calls in security consultants

Author

Goodwin, Bill

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Company business management, Company systems management, Online services, Data security issue, Marks and Spencer PLC -- Safety and security measures -- Information management -- Management, Data security -- Management -- Safety and security measures, Department stores -- Information management, Online services -- Management -- Safety and security measures, Home shopping -- Safety and security measures
Abstract

RETAILER Marks & Spencer has called in security consultants after a programming blunder gave the public access to confidential system passwords. M&S disclosed this week that an error on its […]

Published
2000

21. Sears Bill Payment via CheckFree

Author

Lee, By W.A.

Subjects
CheckFree Corp. -- Contracts, Sears, Roebuck and Co. -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Online services -- Contracts, Computer services industry -- Contracts, Financial services industry -- Contracts, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Economics
Abstract

Sears, Roebuck and Co. credit card customers can now view and pay their Sears bills through any of the nearly 200 Web sites that offer CheckFree Holdings Corp. bill payment [...]

Published
2000

22. Retail Site Pushes WEB ENVLOPE -- Neiman Marcus taps multimedia apps to extend merchandising strategy

Author

Kemp, Ted and Lewis, David

Subjects
Company services, Company internet strategy, Neiman Marcus Group Inc. -- Services, Department stores -- Information management, Online services -- Design and construction
Abstract

Neiman Marcus hopes to build a strong Internet presence with technology that's as fashionable as the $1,000-plus articles of clothing it peddles. The tony retailer is following up a $24 […]

Published
2000

23. NEIMAN'S TIMESAVER FOR DAILY SALES CHECKS

Author

Barth, Brad

Subjects
Neiman Marcus Group Inc. -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Business, Fashion, accessories and textiles industries, Retail industry
Abstract

NEW YORK -- Neiman Marcus Stores has reduced the time it takes to perform daily sales audits from three hours to 30 minutes by implementing an 'exception-based' reporting solution. The [...]

Published
2000

24. Power Begets Responsibility at JCPenney

Author

Cooke, Betty

Subjects
Company systems management, Cost benefit analysis, J.C. Penney Corporation Inc. -- Information management, Telecommunication systems -- Methods, Cost benefit analysis -- Methods, Department stores -- Information management
Abstract

IN THE BARLY EIGHTIES, Business-Week trumpeted that the marching refrain of corporate America was: 'Out of the computer room into the boardroom.' In the 2000s, the movement can be perceived […]

Published
2000

25. M&S bolsters supply chain

Author

Savvas, Antony

Subjects
Company systems management, Marks and Spencer PLC -- Information management, Telecommunication systems, Department stores -- Information management
Abstract

MARKS & Spencer is strengthening its electronic business-to-business supply chain with an Internet-based Windows 2000 solution, and at the same time saving £12m over three years. Using Microsoft's Windows 2000 […]

Published
2000

26. In a New York Minute -- eOsk Quickens Treasure Hunt At Bloomingdale's

Author

Jastrow, David

Subjects
MIS, Internet, Company systems management, Integrator Knowledge Strategies Inc. -- Planning, Bloomingdale's Inc. -- Information management, EOTT Energy Corp. -- Product information, Computer systems integrators -- Services, Internet -- Usage, Department stores -- Information management
Abstract

New York - Call it the miracle on 59th Street. With the help of its Web integration partner, Bloomingdale's turned what was the equivalent of a shopping treasure hunt into […]

Published
2000

27. Delivery deal slashes lead times for M&S

Subjects
Company systems management, Marks and Spencer PLC -- Information management, Telecommunication systems, Department stores -- Information management
Abstract

Marks & Spencer has significantly shortened the lead-time between ordering goods from its suppliers and having them delivered to the stores. The retailer, working with distributor. Tibbetyt & Britten, has […]

Published
1999

28. Ames hits aim: Faster budget forecasts

Author

Rapoza, Jim

Subjects
Company systems management, Ames Department Stores Inc. -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Accounting -- Information management
Abstract

Ames hits aim: Faster budget forecasts Discounter puts software to work without delay; move enables Essbase-to-SQL database switch By Jim Rapoza July 19, 1999 Ames Department Stores Inc. is known […]

Published
1999

29. IBM Minds The Store For Ames On IT Front

Author

Girishankar, Saroja

Subjects
Outsourcing, Company systems management, Ames Department Stores Inc. -- Contracts, IBM Global Services -- Contracts, Department stores -- Information management, Outsourcing -- Case studies, Computer services industry -- Services
Abstract

Ames Department Stores Inc. IS outsourcing its IT and data center operations to IBM Global Services under a five-year, $112-million contract. The deal calls for IBM to absorb much of […]

Published
1999

30. House of Fraser to reap £20m from IT investment

Author

Goodwin, Bill

Subjects
Order/inventory/purchasing software, Inventory control software, Company systems management, Purchasing software, House of Fraser PLC -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management
Abstract

Bill Goodwin reports as the department store group comes to the end of a seven- year IT procurement programme DEPARTMENT store group House of Fraser will cut £20m from its […]

Published
1999

31. Michaels data breach hits 3 million customers

Author

Jayakumar, Amrita

Subjects
Michaels Stores Inc. -- Information management, Data security -- Management, Department stores -- Information management, Credit card fraud -- Reports, Company business management, Company systems management, Data security issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Amrita Jayakumar The craft-store chain Michaels has confirmed that credit and debit card information was stolen from 3 million customers who shopped at some of its stores during an [...]

Published
2014

32. Heat System Called Door to Target for Hackers

Author

Perlroth, Nicole

Subjects
Target Corp. -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Computer hackers -- Control, Company systems management, Hacker, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

SAN FRANCISCO -- Investigators say they believe they have identified the entry point through which hackers got into Target's systems, zeroing in on the remote access granted through the retailer's [...]

Published
2014

33. Data breach at Target exposes vulnerabilities

Subjects
Target Corp. -- Information management, Data security -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Management, Department stores -- Information management, Computer crimes -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Cases, Credit card fraud -- Cases, Christmas business, Company legal issue, Company business management, Company systems management, Data security issue, Computer crime, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

When thieves hacked into credit and debit card data of as many as 40 million Target customers over the holidays, the breach rattled nerves and roiled Christmas shopping. But the [...]

Published
2014

34. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau As A Privacy & Data Security Regulator

Author

Cedarbaum, Jonathan

Subjects
eBay Inc. -- Information management -- Laws, regulations and rules, Neiman Marcus Group L.L.C. -- Information management, Target Corp. -- Information management -- Laws, regulations and rules, Data security -- Laws, regulations and rules, Computer services industry -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Government regulation, Company systems management, Data security issue, Computer services industry, Business, international
Abstract

Jonathan G. Cedarbaum is a Partner in the Government and Regulatory Litigation and Privacy, Information Security and Communications Groups at WilmerHale. Elijah Alper is a Senior Associate in WilmerHale's Financial [...]

Published
2014

35. ISS Recommends Ouster Of Target Directors After Data Breach

Author

Partridge, Michael

Subjects
Institutional Shareholder Services -- Laws, regulations and rules, Target Corp. -- Information management, Investment advisers -- Laws, regulations and rules, Department stores -- Information management, Identity theft -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Company systems management, Business, international
Abstract

On December 19, 2013, Target Corporation confirmed that hackers stole information associated with approximately 40 million credit and debit card accounts of its customers during November and December of 2013. [...]

Published
2014

36. To boldly go where no store has gone before: Metro's Store of the Future initiative has many driving factors

Author

Berthiaume, Dan

Subjects
METRO AG -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Company systems management, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

Frequently, when a retailer devises a new strategy or technology for the future, it is kept securely hidden away from press, analysts and, most importantly, other retailers. After spending years [...]

Published
2005

37. The human link in supply chain technology: a proactive corporate culture can maximize this supply chain investment. (Supply Chain)

Author

Stankevich, Debby Garbato

Subjects
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. -- Information management, Procter & Gamble Co. -- Information management, J.C. Penney Corporation Inc. -- Information management, Retail industry -- Information management, Logistics -- Management, Logistics -- Statistics, Soap and cleaning agents industry -- Information management, Discount stores -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Company systems management, Company business management, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

The mid-1980s story about how Proctor & Gamble began to share confidential product sales and movement information with Wal-Mart is now legend in today's high tech world of supply chain [...]

Published
2003

38. All apologies as they drain you again

Subjects
Target Corp. -- Information management, Data security -- Influence, Department stores -- Information management, Company systems management, Data security issue, Computers and office automation industries, Science and technology
Abstract

Some North and South End residents born and bred in these historical areas of Boston enlist a moniker for newcomers to their neighborhoods since becoming a bit displeased by the [...]

Published
2014

39. Installing a merchandise system at Bentalls

Author

Driscoll, Terry

Subjects
Bentalls -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Point-of-sale systems -- Innovations, Business, Retail industry
Published
1989

40. New role for the buyer

Author

Robins, Gary

Subjects
Electronic data interchange -- Usage, Buyers (Retail) -- Information management, Product coding -- Usage, Purchasing -- Technology application, Quick response inventory system -- Usage, Department stores -- Information management, Business, Retail industry
Published
1989

41. Exec info systems

Author

Robins, Gary

Subjects
Decision support systems -- Management, Discount stores -- Information management, Management information systems -- Usage, Department stores -- Information management, Business, Retail industry
Published
1989

42. Integrating systems

Author

Robins, Gary

Subjects
Younkers -- Information management, Proffitt's Inc. -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Computer networks -- Management, Business, Retail industry
Published
1988

44. Watch them multiply as more retail areas want their own PCs

Author

Abend, Jules

Subjects
Electronic data processing -- Management, Retail industry -- Information management, Stores -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Microcomputers -- Usage, Business, Retail industry
Published
1983

45. Carter Hawley Hale Stores Incorporated; PCs help a retail chain keep pace in the fast-changing fashion business

Author

Greitzer, John

Subjects
Carter Hawley Hale Stores Inc. -- Information management, Marketing management -- Technology application, Microcomputers -- Usage, Retail industry -- Technology application, Purchasing departments -- Technology application, Department stores -- Information management, Business, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

CARTER HAWLEY HALE STORES INCORPORATED The retail, apparel and home-furnishings business has been one of the more volatile consumer markets during the past few years, with major players shifting their [...]

Published
1986

46. Enhancements can cut data-center costs

Author

Synders, Jan

Subjects
United States. Library of Congress -- Information management, Merck & Company Inc. -- Information management, Land O'Lakes Inc. -- Information management, Data Systems Corp. -- Information management, Chemical industry -- Information management, Food industry -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Data processing services -- Services, Electronic data processing -- Equipment and supplies, Savings and loan associations -- Information management, Libraries -- Information management, Stock-exchange -- Information management, Business, Computers and office automation industries
Published
1982

47. Attacking the parts; how some retailers are working to maximize GMROI. How EDI helps

Author

Robins, Gary

Subjects
Charming Shoppes Inc. -- Information management, Gottschalks Inc. -- Information management, Inventory control -- Information management, Electronic data interchange -- Management, Stores -- Information management, Department stores -- Information management, Rate of return -- Information management, Business, Retail industry
Published
1988

49. JCPenney nears the end of huge conversion project

Author

Koloszyc, Ginger

Subjects
Data Dimensions Inc. -- Contracts, J.C. Penney Corporation Inc. -- Information management, Computer services industry -- Contracts, Department stores -- Information management, Mail-order industry -- Information management, Business, Retail industry
Abstract

JC Penney Company Inc has had a headstart in the Year 2000 compliance. The company has been working on its computer systems since Jan 1995. The initial evaluation made by the company's information managers revealed that the outside help is needed to complete the task. JC Penney contracted the services of Data Dimensions to help it prepare for the year 2000 transition in computers. The early headstart has provided the firm with substantial savings in its information technology budget.

Published
1998

50. Solutions: Macy's West ads arrive via PDF

Author

Sherman, Erik

Subjects
Company process management, Portable document software, Macy's California Inc. -- Information management -- 00063824, Adobe Acrobat (Portable document software) -- Usage, Document management systems, Department stores -- Information management
Abstract

Much of the talk about Adobe Systems Inc.'s Portable Document Format involves its role in distributing electronic documents, as well as its potential in the prepress industry - once issues […]

Published
1998

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