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Survey: Consumers go out of their way for points, rewards
Many people would drive farther or switch brands to earn and collect points.
By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014 -
Email edges out social media in driving sales
A report shows that as m-commerce increases, mobile users are also taking to other devices for shopping.
By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PayPal Inc.
TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Sotheby's and eBay team up to provide live auctions online
The upscale auction house and online auction site announced a partnership to provide some of Sotheby’s e-commerce globally.
By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014 -
Amazon fighting battles on two continents
The e-retailer is dealing with regulators in the U.S. and France over a variety of issues.
By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2014 -
Spring mobile shopping app raises $7.5M
Spring’s developers hope to make a mobile marketplace that could give Amazon a run for its money.
By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014 -
Wal-Mart offers lower prices to online customers
The move takes on Amazon, but seems a bit disruptive to the retailer’s omnichannel approach.
By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014 -
Former J.C. Penney CEO reveals he tried to quit three times
Ron Johnson recently told a class of Stanford Business students that he quickly realized he wasn’t a good fit for the retailer.
By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014 -
Report: Mobile ads move shopping
A great majority of consumers say mobile ads would motivate them to visit a store.
By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014 -
Gap sees surprise slump in June sales
Same-store sales at Gap and Banana Republic failed to meet expectations.
By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2014 -
Abercrombie & Fitch diversity exec leaving after a decade of change
Todd Corley is leaving to concentrate on a think tank he has founded.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014 -
Uniqlo sibling brand lets shoppers try out clothes for a day
Retailer GU has piloted a system where people can walk out of the store wearing merchandise ... without paying or leaving a credit card number.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014 -
Another Pinterest tweak makes following brands easier
The social network is testing a service where shoppers can stay on a retail website and still follow its Pinterest content.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014 -
Lands' End to use online fitting service
Secret Sauce Partners says its Fit Predictor uses data from past purchases rather than actual measurements to find the best fitting clothes.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014 -
Negotiations at West Coast ports delayed further
A truckers strike and other labor issues are delaying and complicating matters.
By Daphne Howland • July 10, 2014 -
Current events create challenge for mobile wallet Isis
The company announced that it will change its name after it became caught up in a tough branding challenge due to violence in the Middle East.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Wal-Mart hosts American-made products push
The retail giant known for bottom-line prices is attempting to buy an additional $250 billion worth of goods made in the USA by 2040.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
J.Crew slammed for new triple-zero size
Bloggers have seized on the new offering, saying it's nothing more than vanity sizing. But the company says it's addressing demand from Asian customers.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Target hires three tech executives
With these new hires, the retailer continues to bolster its tech talent and break its tradition of hiring from within.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Amazon attempting to woo Hachette authors
The retailer says it will give all e-book profits to Hachette authors until an agreement can be reached between it and the publisher.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
You can't return that: Strange stories from the customer service counter
Consumers expect easy returns, but some customers take that beyond the limit.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2014 -
Report: Security fears holding back mobile payments
But consumers seem primed for the convenience of mobile, saying they would spend more at select locations if the payment method was offered.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
American Apparel facing immediate $10 million loan repayment
Lion Capital is calling in its loan, something it warned may happen if the retailer lost Dov Charney as its CEO.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Redirects hampering mobile page loads
A study testing major retail websites finds that many page loads take an extra eight seconds longer on mobile.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2014 -
Bonobos raises $55M in Series D funding
The e-commerce men’s retailer will use the capital to invest in creating more of its “guideshops.”
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014 -
Will Lululemon go private?
The company is reportedly in talks with private equity firms about the possibilities.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2014
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