Consumer Trends: Page 130
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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 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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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 -
Deliv expands to more cities
The Silicon Valley-based delivery startup will begin operating in four more cities.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Global music release day sows discord with American retailers
Music retailers in the U.S. say that Friday is a terrible day to release music, and that they weren’t consulted.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014 -
69% of consumers expect consistent pricing from brands
SDL found that a large majority of shoppers want the same discounts, promotions, or sales regardless of whether they’re in store or online.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 reasons Halloween will be a BOOn for retailers this year
This year, Halloween could be a retail dream of a nightmare.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Beyoncé inks Topshop activewear partnership
The U.K. retailer, which has seen success with its move into the U.S., will launch a dance-oriented activewear collection with the superstar.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Ron Johnson snags $30M for new startup
Details remain murky but the company, called “Enjoy,” is not a high-end delivery service as first rumored.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on September 19, 2014
Confirmed: Apple morphing Beats into iTunes streaming
Although Apple paid $3 billion for Beats Electronics, including a streaming music service, the company is taking steps to merge it all into iTunes.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on September 12, 2014
UPDATE: Tim Cook responds to retailers thwarting Apple Pay, other mobile payment systems
Tim Cook responded by saying Apple Pay will be accepted by many more retailers over time.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Retail inventories may be hit by Los Angeles port negotiations
While labor talks continue to be described as congenial, they are likely to bring shipping delays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Sam's Club partnering with Aetna for health insurance exchange
The move is part of a wider effort by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to provide services not readily available to some businesses and individuals.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Overstock sees jump in demand for 'emergency preparedness' gear
The spike in orders, which Overstock's CEO says is due to recent Ebola scares, led the online retailer to offer deals on supplies.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Etsy offering sellers credit card readers
The move could go far in helping its sellers expand their offline wholesale and retail efforts.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Amazon misses estimates, stock falls 10%
The e-retail giant also said it expects a tough holiday season this year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
VF exec to be new Aldo CEO
Patrik Frisk is credited for bringing back the outdoor-apparel retailer after its acquisition by VF Corp.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Is the 'sharing economy' a threat to retail?
What does it mean for the industry when people start sharing goods they already own?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014 -
FedEx predicts record number of holiday deliveries
The company’s holiday volume has almost doubled since 2007, thanks to the rise of e-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Jumio debuts new mobile checkout
The credit card and driver’s license scanning technology works with both iOS and Android.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014 -
J. Crew CEO: Activewear not right for company
The clothing retailer won’t be joining the activewear craze, despite some recent challenges to its bottom line.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014 -
CVS drug plan forces the tobacco issue
The drugstore retailer is offering a prescription drug plan that has higher co-pays when scrips are filled where tobacco is sold.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How much of a deal are outlet stores — for retailers?
Many consumers feel cheated when they discover that their "factory store" merchandise never hung on "regular" racks at retail prices. And that could be bad for the brand.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Report: Few raises for hourly or professional workers
Raises were less common in Q3 compared to the beginning of the year, according to a report by the National Association for Business Economics.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2014
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