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Do Department Stores Have a Future?

Department stores aren't going anywhere, but they have a lot of work to do to keep shoppers -- and the brands they stock -- happy.

How Consumer Behaviors Change During the Holidays (Infographic)

While most shoppers makes a purchase based on multiple touch points and are influenced by brand allegiance, holiday shoppers are more likely to purchase on first visit and are more influenced by cost.

Top 10 Fireworks

Check out the top 10 best fireworks as voted on by our customers. Save time and money by knowing the best fireworks available before you shop.

4 Ideas for Your Retail Store Success

Retail is not an easy job. How do you get employees to do what they are supposed to do? Here are 4 tips to make your retail store run smoothly.

30 Things You’ll Need When Opening Your First Retail Store

Thinking of opening your first retail store? No matter what you intend to sell, you’ll need a lo...

Brand Experiences: When The Retail Store Is Not Enough

Consumer brands and retailers are increasingly turning to experiences that reach far beyond the products they sell. Is this the future of retail?

Having trouble setting up your retail store?

Do you place your star product upfront or at the back? Should you place more emphasis on the lesser known products or the ones that traditionally sell well?

Autism and Video Games, Good Playmates?

A hallmark of autism is difficulty with social interaction and communication, and therapy typically involves trying to boost these skills. But what if activities that seem antisocial, namely screen-based technology such as video games and computers, can help children with autism spectrum disorder? Could video games be good playmates?

Video Games As Learning Tools—Fact or Fiction?

There's been a resurgence in using video games as valuable learning tools. Neuroscientists are asking: can commercial hits promote cognitive traits that transfer to real life?

Are Video Games Creating Productive Members of Society?

Let’s be honest video games have a bad reputation. Depending on who you ask, you may get answers like they rot your brain, they make people aggressive, or they contribute to the incessant need for …

Where Does AI Fit into Your Retail Store Operations Strategy?

Have retail store associates fallen into a hypnotic state?

Like long, boring drives, the monotony of tasks can lead to hypnosis for store associates<br>Basically, the more familiar a store becomes, the less information your brain has to process. Your brain essentially shuts off much like when you’re driving home after a long day. It knows exactly how it will handle the traffic, where the off ramps are, etc.<br>The reason so many employees say the same things over and over again is because their minds aren’t really engaged.<br>On the converse,…

How Much Does it Cost to Start a Retail Store?

Want to open a retail store, but aren't sure how much it costs? Read this guide to get an easy to understand overview of all the major expenses involved.

Can You Get Too Old to Be Good at Video Games?

It's more likely that it's not that you're getting worse at video games, it's that everyone got a lot better.

As a parent, should I still be playing video games?

Yes they’re unproductive but after a hard day they have the power to reset an addled brain

The Surprising Way Video Games Are Good for Kids

It turns out gaming can be good for your kids — and for you.

Does exposure to violent movies or video games make kids more aggressive?

Although no single factor can cause a nonviolent person to act aggressively, some studies suggest that heavy exposure to violent movies, video games, and other media can be a risk factor for violent behavior. Learn more and get expert advice from Common Sense Media editors on how to handle media violence.

12 Fun & Weird Facts About the Classic Video Games You Love

To help you (80's babies!) relive your glory gaming days, we’ve pulled together 12 fun and weird facts about those classic video games from your childhood that you know and love.

Use IFTTT to Find Cheap and Free Video Games Online

If This Then That is great for everything from managing your savings to archiving your favorite songs on Spotify, but did you know you can also use it to find free video games? There are dozens of applets (IFTTT’s name for any combination of triggers and actions used through the service) designed to help you track gaming giveaways.

Do Your Children Play Video Games?

Parents often feel guilty about how much time their kids spend playing video games and they sometimes have questions about whether their kids should play them at all. When I speak on issues related to families and technology I’m always asked to addresses kids and their games. I take a shot at doing that here. You can purchase the Circle device mentioned in the video here. Transcript Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a bunch of opportunities to speak …