Consumer Trends: Page 179


  • Salvation Army plans to target retail in $7.4 million facility

    But will the proposal receive final funding?

    By Philip Nations • May 20, 2013
  • Walmart earnings in Canada dip during Q1

    Did the ‘Target Effect’ take a slice of Walmart profits?

    By Philip Nations • May 20, 2013
  • Trendline

    How 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.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • Economists eagerly await this week's retail sales report

    Will total sales be a sign of a continued economic recovery?

    By Philip Nations • May 20, 2013
  • Xbox leads the pack in retail game console sales

    Despite the streak, overall gaming sales totals have plummeted.

    By Philip Nations • May 17, 2013
  • New York city posts strong retail jobs report

    How encouraging are the new figures?

    By Philip Nations • May 17, 2013
  • This is what a mobile shopper looks like

    Just because consumers purchase less on mobile vs. PC doesn't mean that retailers can't use the phone to drive sales. Forrester provides data that paints a profile of this high value customer.

    By Ryan Willumson • May 15, 2013
  • Retail workers to strike in Milwaukee

    The demonstration is a part of a growing trend aimed at higher pay and union rights.

    By Philip Nations • May 15, 2013
  • U.S. retail imports may slow later this summer

    Will the predicted trend actually impact retail sales?

    By Philip Nations • May 15, 2013
  • Retail sales totals beat predictions by economists

    What are encouraging signs for businesses and consumers?

    By Philip Nations • May 14, 2013
  • Clothing, auto sales boost April totals

    Despite higher taxes, retail sales are helping to boost consumer spending.

    By Philip Nations • May 14, 2013
  • Retail sales an encouraging sign for U.S. economy

    Did total sales in April raise economic optimism for Q2?

    By Philip Nations • May 14, 2013
  • E-commerce sales climb 13% in Q1

    Which categories saw the biggest gains in revenue?

    By Philip Nations • May 13, 2013
  • Retail sales figures continue rise through April

    Which companies were the biggest winners?

    By Philip Nations • May 10, 2013
  • Consumers expected to spend more on Mother's Day this year

    Will total sales reach the highest mark since the recession?

    By Philip Nations • May 10, 2013
  • High expectations for U.S. retail sales figures

    How optimistic are industry leaders on the initial sales predictions?

    By Philip Nations • May 9, 2013
  • Walmart launches TV ad campaign aimed at public image

    Is Walmart targeting a different type of consumer?

    By Philip Nations • May 9, 2013
  • Times Square retail space is booming

    What factors have played a role in the surge?

    By Philip Nations • May 8, 2013
  • Facing new challenges, retailers are hiring marketing agencies

    Some companies face challenges engaging a ‘more informed’ consumer.

    By Philip Nations • May 7, 2013
  • E-retail job market expected to grow by whopping 25%

    But how long will the employment trend continue?

    By Philip Nations • May 7, 2013
  • Police arrest 22 more in Penn. retail crime ring

    How many stores were targeted by the group?

    By Philip Nations • May 6, 2013
  • J.C. Penney releases commercial apologizing to customers

    The new TV ad seems to ask forgiveness for unpopular changes from retail consumers.

    By Philip Nations • May 3, 2013
  • Many large retailers are looking to big data for competitive edge

    What three ways has new technology impacted retail operations?

    By Philip Nations • May 3, 2013
  • Hit TV series inspires new global retail line

    Downton Abbey has announced plans to unveil a spectrum of retail products.

    By Philip Nations • May 3, 2013
  • Tablets and smartphones are boosting E-commerce for retail

    Will the trend continue to play a vital role in maximizing sales totals?

    By Philip Nations • May 2, 2013
  • Canada updates industry guidelines after Bangladesh crisis

    The garment factory collapse was responsible for the death of hundreds of employees.

    By Philip Nations • May 1, 2013