Oct. 8 - Kohl's this month adds Fila Sport to its roster of exclusive brands.

Sept. 24 - SC Johnson recommends some autumn cleaning in this week's FSIs.

Retail integration with social networking technologies is still in its infancy, but social networks are not to be overlooked by those gathering shopper insights.

Hannah Montana and other teen-friendly entertainment properties took center stage during the 2008 back-to-school season, as retailers in multiple channels sought to add a hip veneer to otherwise standard promotions targeting students and their parents.

The 52nd annual "National Retail Census" gauges the size of more than 30 retail channels.

In an Institute exclusive, more than 250 brand marketers rate the effectiveness of various communications in driving incremental display sales. Is a promotional incentive more effective than a description of product features or benefits?

Colin Beaton, Watt International's managing director, Middle + Far East, provides a virtual tour of high-end retail designs from Dubai, Delhi, London, Shanghai and Las Vegas.

Proteus' Bill Sterling and Paul Metaxatos discuss how quality design can thrive within the big box world despite continual pressures to reduce costs and increase margins.