Consumer Trends: Page 105
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J.C. Penney shares plummet on unexpected sales drop
Same-store sales fell 0.4% in the retailer's first quarter, compared to an expected gain of 3.2%.
By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2016 -
Analyst: One-third of malls will shutter in upcoming years
One in three malls and, for some retailers, a half of existing stores will have to close as consumers move online.
By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2016 -
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Thai Liang Lim via Getty ImagesTrendlineHow 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
Do or die: How retailers can innovate in an age of disruption
Pretty much everyone agrees the traditional retail model needs to change—how to do so is another matter.
By Kelsey Lindsey • May 12, 2016 -
RetailNext: Sales at physical stores fell 3.6% in April
In-store shopping trends reflect changing shopper preferences for more differentiated merchandise, RetailNext said.
By Daphne Howland • May 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How Birchbox uses Facebook Live videos to engage consumers
The online beauty retail brand believes live streaming can bring "people into the world of your brand."
By Natalia Angulo • May 9, 2016 -
L Brands shares plunge on weak Victoria's Secret sales
Shares fell 12% late Thursday afternoon to $70.85, a 52-week low and L Brands' worst tumble in six years.
By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2016 -
Forecast: Retail spending by Hispanics to outpace millennials by 2020
Growth in income and population across all age groups will drive Hispanic consumer spending increases in the years ahead, forecasters said.
By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2016 -
Retrieved from Target on April 20, 2016
Survey: Target brand perception slides over transgender inclusivity
Before its April 19 restroom announcement some 42% of people told YouGov BrandIndex they’d consider shopping at Target, but that number fell to 38% last week.
By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2016 -
GNC planning to sell off more than 1,000 stores
First-quarter sales took a big hit after the supplements retailer heavily discounted products that were about to expire.
By Daphne Howland • April 29, 2016 -
Apple reports first revenue decline in 13 years
The technology company also reported the first sales drop for its signature iPhone devices, a strong sign that the growth of the smartphone market may be slowing down.
By Davide Savenije • April 27, 2016 -
Simon Property Group CEO: Mall business as solid as it's ever been
David Simon dismissed e-commerce threats as his company reported healthy quarterly results and burnished its outlook.
By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2016 -
Wal-Mart ditching Wild Oats organic foods brand
The line of packaged foods was introduced just two years ago, but sales reportedly didn’t meet expectations.
By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Retail Therapy: A different kind of high fashion
Retailers and nuns alike got into the 4/20 spirit this week, while athleisure made the dictionary.
By Kelsey Lindsey • April 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Will low-price wedding dresses disrupt the bridal gown industry?
An influx of lower-price wedding dresses have flooded the market—but does that mean that traditional wedding dress retailers are in trouble?
By Kelsey Lindsey • April 21, 2016 -
Macy's topples Kohl's in Harris Poll brand equity study
Macy's win, which comes as it's grappling with underperforming stores and other woes, speaks to its brand's enduring strength.
By Daphne Howland • April 21, 2016 -
Retrieved from Target on April 20, 2016
Target: Transgender people can use bathrooms, fitting rooms of their choice
Retailers tend to shy away from controversial topics, but Target has made several moves to blur gender lines.
By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How retailers can design a pop-up that pays off
Developing a successful pop-up store requires a huge amount of planning. But the rewards can be even more enormous.
By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2016 -
Athleta joins Lululemon with new tween athleisure line
The brand has emerged as a bright spot for parent Gap Inc.
By Daphne Howland • April 19, 2016 -
US consumer confidence falls amid economic growth concerns
Consumer confidence fell for the fourth straight month according to the University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment index for April.
By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2016 -
Target's Marimekko collection fails to replicate Lilly Pulitzer frenzy
The newest collection with Helsinki-based design house Marimekko saw tepid response, according to news reports. But that didn't surprise or disappoint Target.
By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Retail Therapy: The strange selling power of celebrities
How do you sell $80 furry sandals? With Rihanna, of course!
By Kelsey Lindsey • April 15, 2016 -
Survey: Americans favor bargains over 'Made in the USA' goods
The vast majority of consumers say they’d like to buy American, but that it costs too much.
By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The riddle of the post-purchase customer experience—and how to solve it
Retailers spend billions acquiring new customers, but repeat customers are even more vital to the bottom line. Experts explain how to transform shoppers into fiercely loyal brand advocates.
By Jason Ankeny • April 14, 2016 -
Retrieved from Amazon on October 28, 2015
Report: Amazon Prime used by 70% of upper-income households
And half of all households in the U.S., regardless of income, are Prime members.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2016 -
US retail sales see surprise drop as consumers remain wary
Although employment has been steady or improving, incomes still must rise for Americans to widen their wallets.
By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2016