Consumer Trends: Page 128
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UK pharmacy chain sets up online drugstore in Maine
The state has a one-of-a-kind law allowing residents to buy drugs from overseas.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Andreessen: Activist investor Carl Icahn like 'evil Captain Kirk'
Silicon Valley thought leader Marc Andreessen said the activism practiced by Icahn, who has flexed his muscles in several retail operations, hurts companies and investors.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 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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Same-store sales at Costco increase, beat estimates
Growth at the warehouse retailer is beating that of general-merchandise competitors like Target and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Analysts predict more store closings for JC Penney
Experts say that the closings will help J.C. Penney focus more on e-retail and "maximize efficiencies."
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
UPS buys logistics company i-parcel
The shipper’s acquisition will help it meet the demands of growing e-commerce across borders worldwide.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Lululemon gets manly with men-only stores
Will increased offerings for men help the high-end activewear brand overcome its recent stumbles?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
PwC: 2014 holiday spending likely to resemble last year
The consulting firm found that several factors will stymie spending and maintain a promotional retail environment.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Infographic: How will consumers spend $7.4B on Halloween this year?
The NRF predicts retailers will see an uptick in Halloween shopping this year.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Wal-Mart to cut health insurance for part-time employees
The move will affect 30,000 employees and go into effect Jan. 1.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 7, 2014 -
One Kings Lane closing Los Angeles digs
The flash-sales home goods and furniture retailer is cutting costs and making changes.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Container Store still struggling
The retailer that started the “retail funk” conversation this summer continues to see flat sales, but is opening new stores.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Payments startup Square raises $150M
But is it a desperation move for a company not quite ready for the payments revolution?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Holiday sales will rise 4%: NRF
The National Retail Federation says the economy and wages have improved enough to bring consumers in during the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Beyond minimum wage: The retail work environment
In a year when policy makers have endorsed increasing the minimum wage, new concerns emerge about the fairness of many retail employees’ working conditions.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Curbside same-day pickup launches at select Target stores
The new mobile shopping app also recently raised $9.5 million in funding.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Sears vendors rattled by financial woes
The cost of insuring potential nonpayment has risen for companies in the struggling retailer’s supply chain.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Is bitcoin in the midst of a crash?
A significant drop in value over the weekend is attributed in part to wider adoption by retailers.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Supreme Court will hear case brought by Amazon warehouse workers
At issue is whether the workers should be compensated for time spent waiting to go through security lines.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
French flash-sale site finding success in the US
Why has Vente-Privee.com found success in the States where other flash-sales companies have stumbled?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Report: Less than 16% of loyalty programs meet their potential
The research found that effective programs are customer-centric and personalized.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
September sees strong labor growth
A drop in unemployment claims last week was seen as unexpected by many economists, but wages remain stagnant.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
New CEO named at Sur La Table
The kitchenware retailer has tapped retail veteran Diane Neal as it aims to become more of a national brand.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Hack at JPMorgan Chase larger than first reported
The breach at the nation’s largest bank has hit a whopping 76 million household accounts and seven million businesses.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
RadioShack reaches $590M refinancing deal
The agreement gives the struggling electronics retailer a chance to meet the demands of the holiday shopping season.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Supreme Court to hear Abercrombie & Fitch religious accommodation case
The retailer is arguing that an applicant denied a job never mentioned her religious need to wear a headscarf.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014
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