Consumer Trends: Page 148
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American Apparel's Dov Charney yields power to hedge fund
In a startling move, the ousted CEO is giving up personal power in order to keep key pieces of the retailer’s business model.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
For most retailers, physical stores remain essential
A report found that physical stores are key to e-commerce growth, and vice versa.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
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TrendlineHow retailers are thinking about in-store experience
Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.
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Report: Consumer satisfaction, expectations up
A benchmark study finds that satisfaction with retailers is slightly up. But with expectations also up, retailers have a lot of work to do.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Target asks customers to leave the guns outside
The retailer says bringing guns into its stores isn’t “family friendly,” but doesn't impose an outright ban against doing so.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Government unveils surprise job growth in June
Previous months’ employment numbers were also revised up, indicating economic strength that bodes well for retail.
By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2014 -
Report: Private sector added more jobs in June than predicted
The report is a sign that the job market is getting better, and that’s some the best possible news for retailers.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2014 -
California reverses ban, legalizes bitcoin
The move comes as more retailers accept alternative currencies.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Report says mobile payment acceptance is slow, but steady
While reluctance to use contactless payments is still in place, researchers believe the methods will continue to grow steadily.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Supreme Court sides with crafts store in health care case
Crafts retailer Hobby Lobby and other "closely held" companies won’t have to provide coverage for certain kinds of birth control they find objectionable for religious reasons.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Report: Some customers will pay more for sustainable products
Sales of products with social good marketing increased an average 5% annually, according to the study.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Hachette acquires publisher, bulks up in Amazon fight
The move, which grows and diversifies the company, could also be a factor in its dispute with Amazon over e-book sales.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Retrieved from Amazon on July 01, 2014
Deep DiveWill Amazon's Fire phone burn its retail competition?
Amazon’s new phone is set up to hurt other retailers, but who's buying it?
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2014 -
Report: Many retailers failing to use big data
Big data can be “complex and messy,” but can also reveal important insights.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
Wanelo snags prominent spot at Nordstrom
The site’s app has become an instant sensation with fickle teen shoppers.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
Canadian Supreme Court rules Wal-Mart store closing unlawful
The retailer violated Quebec’s labor code when it shut down a store during labor negotiations in 2005.
By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2014 -
Salesforce unveils Salesforce1 for retail
The platform aims to give companies customer-oriented sets of data to build relationships across all channels.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
Teen retailer Journeys expands location analytics program
The successful pilot program will be introduced in more than 1,000 stores.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
Constant price cuts expected at some retailers
When price cuts happen all the time, “retail price” can lose its meaning.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
Q1 GDP dips lower than first estimates
First quarter gross domestic product shrank an unexpected 2.9%, largely due to unanticipated health care spending declines.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
In retail, you don't always 'dance with the one that brung ya'
What makes a retail company oust the person who is its raison d’être?
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
Ikea to hike US minimum wage by 17%
The Swedish retailer will increase the average hourly minimum pay for half of its U.S. employees.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
FAA says no to commercial drones
The regulatory agency clarified its policy to ban the use of what it calls “model aircraft” for business purposes.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
Fair trade retailers have big impact on social media
Image-heavy sites like Instagram and Pinterest help retailers communicate stories that are part of their brand.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
LinkedIn releases mobile job search app
The LinkedIn Job Search app is free on iTunes and aims to helps users find and apply for jobs.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
Out with the old for Juicy Couture
Although the retailer will be "phasing out" existing stores in the U.S., its owner says they will be replaced by new concept shops.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014
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