Retail & Consumer Services News

Wired News - Jul. 25, 2008, 3:30 PM

Amazon will be replacing its unloved Unbox service with a new direct streaming model called Amazon Video on Demand. The major difference is the way the TV shows and movies will be delivered. Instead of needing proprietary software, it will work through ...

New York Times - Jul. 25, 2008, 2:58 PM

The Hudson’s Bay Company, North America’s oldest name in retailing, will have some buildings gain the comparatively youthful banner of Lord & Taylor after its purchase on Wednesday by the private equity firm NRDC Equity Partners. Terms were not ...

Telegraph - Jul. 25, 2008, 2:12 PM

By James Hall, Retail Editor Ian Cheshire must be feeling pretty pleased with himself today. The CEO of Kingfisher, the B&Q owner, has poached two heavy-hitters to fill key roles at the top of his organization. Kevin O'Byrne, the finance director of ...

Forbes.com - Jul. 25, 2008, 1:53 PM

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/de64cf/turbulence_in_dutc) has announced the addition of the 'Turbulence in Dutch Telecom Retail Market' report to their offering. The Dutch telecom retail landscape has undergone a hectic ...

Telegraph - Jul. 25, 2008, 1:32 PM

Forbes.com - Jul. 25, 2008, 1:00 PM

Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Toyota Motor ...

Telegraph - Jul. 25, 2008, 12:31 PM

By Peter Hutchison Kingfisher, the home improvements group, has boosted its management team by appointing the finance director of electrical goods company, DSG, and by poaching a senior executive from furniture retailer, IKEA. Europe's biggest DIY chain ...

Reuters - Jul. 25, 2008, 12:27 PM

LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - Home improvements retailer Kingfisher (KGF.L: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) has poached the finance director of electrical goods group DSG (DSGI.L: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) and a senior executive from ...

International Herald Tribune - Jul. 25, 2008, 12:20 PM

SAN FRANCISCO: Customers of Amazon's new store will be able to start watching any of 40,000 movies and television programs immediately after ordering them because they stream, just like shows on a cable video-on-demand service. That is different from ...

PRWeb - Jul. 25, 2008, 12:17 PM

and InterProse Corporation announce patent filing for the new customer service invention, ARIA" Virtual Agent Towson, MD (PRWEB) July 17, 2008 -- and InterProse Corporation are proud to announce a joint patent filing for a new web-based invention that ...