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Deep Dive
The 10 most read features in 2014
These are the stories that got the most clicks in 2014.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 30, 2014 -
Online sales boom through Christmas Day
Promotions well before Black Friday and streamlined fulfillment helped take web commerce to new heights this season -- and ensured more deliveries made it on time.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 28, 2014 -
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TrendlineHow artificial intelligence is shaping retail
More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.
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Last-minute holiday shopping could be a bonanza
According to the NRF, almost 25% of holiday customers waited until this weekend to finish up shopping.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Survey: 45% of customers find cross-device inconsistencies
Shoppers are ready to shop on mobile, but retailers by and large aren't able to deliver.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 trends retailers can't ignore in 2015
From mobile payments to pop-up shops, retailers should keep an eye on these emerging retail trends next year.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Lululemon expanding children's brand
The retailer’s Ivivva Athletica brand will open 20 new stores this month.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Survey: 65% of young women will shop in-store this holiday season
Even as e-commerce surges, millennial-and-younger female consumers gravitate to malls for social reasons.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2014 -
November retail sales jump
The unexpected increase is the strongest retail sales showing in eight months, according to the Commerce Department.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2014 -
Millennials most likely to spend more this holiday season
The steep fall in gas prices is not yet translating to higher spending by older age groups, according to a study released Thursday by Bankrate.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 12, 2014 -
November retail foot traffic fell 20%
The surge in online sales could mean less foot traffic around Black Friday. But could cybersecurity fears be contributing?
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Pop-ups expected to bring in $2B this holiday season
New research finds that pop-ups are attracting consumers who want seasonal, unique, and local products.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
'Tis the season for m-commerce
Whether it be by tablet or smart phone, people are taking a mobile approach to Christmas.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 5, 2014 -
L.L. Bean swamped by orders for signature boot
The company failed to anticipate demand of its signature product, and said some customers won't receive their boots until well after the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Deep DiveSoon, retail holiday specials may not be so special
Shipping deals and price pressures can easily shape consumer expectations beyond the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Brick-and-mortar among Cyber Monday winners
The record-smashing sales of Cyber Monday favored retailers providing omnichannel services, including in-store pickup.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The New Black Friday: What the early numbers say about retail's big weekend
From sales to online traffic, retail observers can learn a lot from recent numbers behind this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Wal-Mart says cyber shopping soars over the weekend
The retailer saw record numbers of online traffic and sales in the five days following the Thanksgiving holiday.
By Karen Talley • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Deep DiveThe 9 biggest hits and misses of Cyber Monday and Black Friday
Retailers were on edge with reports that Black Friday sales fell precipitously. But, thanks in part to mobile, things may not be what they seem.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Cyber Monday sales up 8.1%: IBM
Mobile traffic and sales were up significantly, as they were throughout the Thanksgiving Day weekend.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Mobile helps boost Black Friday web sales
It's clear that mobile is big this year, with mobile sales outpacing Thanksgiving Day computer web sales for the first time ever.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Thanksgiving weekend sales fall 11%: NRF
Consumers started shopping earlier this holiday season, and may be holding out for even better deals than the weekend had to offer.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Consumer confidence drops, GDP up
The mixed reports are still a reflection of a steady economy, observers say.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 26, 2014 -
'Frozen' beats out Barbie for top holiday toy spot
Barbie is having trouble competing with Disney’s movie sensation as sales of the iconic doll continue to fall.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Retailers giving back this holiday season
For many retailers, it’s not just about racking up sales during this do-or-die time of year.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014 -
Report: Cyber Monday drives shoppers to stores
More than a third of shoppers will go to a physical store in search of Cyber Monday deals, according to a report by the International Council of Shopping Centers.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 24, 2014
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