Consumer Trends: Page 152
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Best Buy's tight fist pays off
Profits are up, but revenue and sales remain under pressure.
By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2014 -
Marketers have weak faith in Facebook: report
Despite its apparent ineffectiveness, marketers continue to use the social network in an effort to connect with customers.
By Daphne Howland • May 22, 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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Deep Dive
What's happening with the American mall?
Malls all over the country are being shuttered and razed, but there’s hope for reinvention.
By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2014 -
Report finds tiered loyalty programs confusing to consumers
While shoppers like the programs and believe retailers should reward their best customers, tiered programs may be untenable these days.
By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014 -
Harry's liked shavers so much, it bought the company
The men’s grooming startup by a Warby-Parker co-founder aims to disrupt the retail shaving market.
By Daphne Howland • May 21, 2014 -
April sales decline belies good news for retailers: report
Brick-and-mortar retailers are improving and may be getting even better, according to in-store analytics company RetailNext.
By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014 -
Wal-Mart's poor performance not just about the weather
The retailer’s core customers are still struggling financially.
By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014 -
Congressmen say tax reform could harm retail real estate investment
A bipartisan group says proposed provisions could have a large impact on retail businesses.
By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2014 -
Lower clothing prices here to stay
Consumers, especially younger ones, have become used to low prices and have more ways than ever to find them.
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014 -
Hospital, health systems partner with more retailers
The Affordable Care Act is a catalyst for new and closer affiliations between retail pharmacies and health care providers.
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Are retail drones just pie in the sky?
Turns out Amazon is serious about using drones to speed up fulfillment. But how feasible are they for retailers?
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
Tablet m-commerce may soon outpace phones
But the study found that computers are still largely preferred for online shopping.
By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2014 -
Pinterest working with retailers to test ads
The social media network doesn’t want its “Promoted Pins” effort to bum out users.
By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2014 -
Report: Retailers can take advantage of increased "webrooming"
Many shoppers are avoiding shipping fees or delays by shopping online but buying in store.
By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2014 -
Kohl's plans major management changes
CEO Kevin Mansell, under pressure from the board, is seeking a merchandising executive who could eventually succeed him.
By Daphne Howland • May 14, 2014 -
Commerce Department reports slow April sales growth in retail
The monthly report shows that consumers held back a bit after hitting stores heavily in March.
By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2014 -
While e-commerce grows, brick and mortar will be just fine
A five-year retail forecast report by Forrester Research finds growth in all retail sectors and dispels some myths about physical stores.
By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2014 -
Wages likely to rise this year
Even without a nationwide minimum wage increase, wages could increase as retailers compete for workers in a healthier economy.
By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2014 -
Study shows ignoring non-moms costing retailers
By overemphasizing motherhood over “otherhood,” retailers are leaving money on the table, according to a new book and corresponding study.
By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2014 -
Apple speeds up returns to drive e-commerce
Despite the costs, the electronics retailer is hoping to boost website sales by being more responsive with returns.
By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What's the rush for same-day delivery?
Amazon has sparked a competition in same-day delivery. But why? And where will it go?
By Daphne Howland • May 12, 2014 -
RadioShack to close far fewer stores than planned
With lenders balking at its plan to close more than 1000 stores, the electronics retailer will try to save money some other way.
By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2014 -
Mobile driving healthy e-commerce growth
Mobile and email conversion rates are rising, according to a profile of 100 retailers by their e-commerce software vendor.
By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2014 -
Retailers fighting for internet neutrality
More than 100 companies signed a letter to the FCC urging against varied pricing for web companies.
By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
That all-American retail appeal
The "Made in USA" label has proved to be an alluring—though sometimes elusive—tag for many retailers.
By Kelsey Lindsey • May 9, 2014
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