Retail roundup: Easter spending, Olympics, American Idol at Kohl's

Retail magic: no undressing in the virtual changing room Sydney Morning Herald The technology, which could hit local stores later this year, comes as retailers are hoping it will help stem the drift to online shopping. Called the ''magic mirror'', the computer has gone on trial in a British shopping centre. See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald

Retail roundup: Easter spending, Olympics, American Idol at Kohl's Los Angeles Times By Shan Li --Consumers are likely to open their wallets this Easter holiday, with total spending expected to hit $16.8 billion on apparel, candy, food and decorations, according to the National Retail Federation. Americans will shell out an average of ... See all stories on this topic »

Exhibition and Retail Pavillion in the Concert Hall in the Postojna Cave ... Huffington Post By Nico Saieh The exhibition and retail pavilion inside the Postojna cave is the first underground post office building in the world. The aim of the project was the renovation of a pavilion in the Concert Hall deemed inappropriate functionally and ... See all stories on this topic »

Retail spotlight: Local Goods on East Burnside to close OregonLive.com By Laura Gunderson, The Oregonian View full sizeLaura Gunderson/The OregonianLocal Goods owner Polly Rask tried to find someone to buy her 2-year-old store, Local Goods, but said she couldn't find anyone to take a risk on retail during this uncertain ... See all stories on this topic » OregonLive.com

Gimmicks get us to spend big Courier Mail Tricks of trade: Retail guru Gary Mortimer reveals some of the subtle tactics being used to entice shoppers. Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld) AS SALES stagnate, retailers are sharpening their selling techniques. The stakes have never been higher for ... See all stories on this topic »

Changing the Game in Retail Politics The Mark It is always at this juncture in the primaries, when candidates are clawing for last-minute positioning, that it becomes transparent to the public that the election process is eerily similar to selling a product in a hugely competitive retail market. See all stories on this topic »