Couple of notes for this week:
As Nintendo gets ready to launch their new console, Wii, in November, Engadget has a first look at some of the retail information for the unit, including CompUSA’s cost v. price information and photos of the new endcap displays in production for Target (see: Wii retail details: markup and endcaps).
Retailwire (subscription required) carried a story and discussion about Lord and Taylor last week (see: New Owner Buys, Looks to Build Lord & Taylor). With the sale of Lord & Taylor fully complete now, NRDC Equity Partners has started announcing some of their plans for the chain. They’ve announced that they will be downsizing the Fifth Avenue flagship store and closing their Water Tower Place store in Chicago. However, they say they are commited to growing the brand and looking for opportunity to expand, including looking into more freestanding, lifestyle center options.
Finally, one more video game note: I love reading blogs with an interesting perspective on retail, and A Day In The Life Of Video Games is no different. This is a blog written by employees of a video game store, sharing their experiences with customers and customer service. Very funny insight into this segment of retail.
