Consumer Trends: Page 125
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NRF: Gift card spending will top $31B this holiday season
The National Retail Federation says the average total spending per gift card purchaser will be $172.74, up from $163.16 last year.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2014 -
Cheaper gas could be the secret to increased holiday spending
The U.S. Department of Energy said that Americans will likely spend 45 cents less per gallon next year.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Deloitte: Holiday shoppers not so budget-minded this year
More consumers are shopping without a budget and may be open to up-selling and cross-selling.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2014 -
Unemployment fell in October, productivity up in Q3
The numbers show a decently healthy U.S. economy, even in the face of slowing growth around the globe. But wages seem to be keeping consumers wary of spending.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2014 -
Minimum wage increases win in five states and San Francisco
Despite a strong showing by Republicans, voters in five states and in San Francisco backed hourly wage increases.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Forrester: Holiday web sales will bring in $89B
Shoppers new to web and mobile shopping will help drive the spending growth online.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
MasterCard testing payment wearable
The design includes a high-tech tap-to-pay function, with biometric sensors to keep the wearable from working unless it’s on your wrist.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
TJX stores, BJ's will close on Thanksgiving, Sears and Kmart to open
Retailers staying closed are consistently citing concerns for employees and the importance of the holiday.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Taylor Swift pulls all her music from Spotify
Just when you thought the future of music retail was in streaming, one of the world’s most popular pop stars shakes it off. Are they ever, ever, ever going to get back together?
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Irish company beat Apple to 'iWatch' trademark
The Apple Watch, which much of the world except CEO Time Cook has called "iWatch," will launch in the spring, much later than anticipated.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Ex-Apple CEO unveils new smartphone brand
The Obi is an Android phone priced to compete for iPhone lovers who lack the cash.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Wal-Mart may expand price-matching
When it comes to price, are Amazon and Wal-Mart speeding up the race to the bottom?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Q3 GDP rose 3.5% as consumer confidence grows
The faltering European economy could spell trouble down the road, but GDP growth in the U.S. was the strongest in six months.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Amazon, Kohl's push Black Friday even earlier
Pretty soon we will have to stop calling it Black “Friday.”
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Costco staying closed on Thanksgiving
The retailer says its employees deserve the day off and the decision was “nothing more complicated than that.”
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014 -
California tallies retail data breaches
According to a report released by the state’s attorney general, more than 18.5 million California residents had their information compromised last year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Ex-Google Wallet chief unveils all-encompassing POS terminal
Former Google Wallet chief and PayPal executive Osama Bedier is unveiling a new payments terminal designed to accept a range of payment options.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Activist investors: Good or bad, they're a reality for retailers
Hedge funds and other investors often help identify a company’s weak spots. But their short-term focus and lack of retail expertise can hurt in the long run.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Lululemon founder's family launches new brand
Kit and Ace, started up by Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s wife and son, features cashmere blends and other high-end fabrics.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Macy's goes international with planned UAE store
The department store is expanding overseas for the first time after experiencing rising global e-commerce sales.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Robots going to work for Lowe's
The bots will be able to assist customers in a variety of ways at Lowe’s-owned Orchard Supply Hardware stores.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
H&M blacklists supplier over child labor reports
The Swedish retailer is banning all products made by Super Spinning Mills Ltd.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Holiday shoppers have more to spend, looking for deals: report
While some U.S. consumers have started holiday shopping early, most haven't decided where they'll shop or what they'll buy.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Flash-sale site Vente-Privée USA 'winding down'
The French company is shuttering U.S. operations just two weeks after its founder boasted that he knew the secret to retail success in America.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Nike having words with NFL over domestic violence
The retailer can’t afford to offend women, who have become significant buyers of fitness gear.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014
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