Consumer Trends: Page 131
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Family Dollar rejects Dollar General's latest offer
The company said that the deal would still run into antitrust issues.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Two top execs to exit Dick's Sporting Goods
The retailer is suffering lagging sales in certain categories.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014 -
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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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Slyce buys Firefly-like Pounce for $5M
Pounce’s inventory, pricing, and checkout quickly expands image-recognition startup Slyce’s capabilities.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014 -
California outlaws penalties for bad reviews
Retailers can no longer stipulate that customers will be fined for negative feedback on public sites.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014 -
UPS beefing up temporary workforce ahead of the holidays
The shipping company wants to avoid last year’s delivery snafus by hiring up to 95,000 temporary workers.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Price tracking service PoachIt raises $1.8M
The company helps shoppers find the best deals using coupon codes and price drop alerts.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Home Depot outpaced by data thieves in recent hack
The retailer was in the process of setting up systems to prevent malware hacks, but it was too late.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Macy's unveils mobile shopping on many fronts
The retailer is expanding its Beacon messaging, image-recognition app, and delivery options ahead of the holiday season.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014 -
iPhone 6 preorders exceed 4 million
The record-breaking number of preorders for both iPhone models have exceeded inventory, delaying some shipments.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on September 12, 2014
Deep DiveWhat retailers need to know about Apple Pay
Will Apple's new payment system be the one to launch mobile payments?
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Saks credit card fraud not a cyberbreach
Six employees have been charged in a scam using customer credit cards to allegedly purchase $400,000 worth of goods.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
RadioShack CFO resigns
John Feray is leaving after nine months as the electronics retailer faces financial trouble.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Foot Locker joins same-day delivery game
The retailer has enlisted Deliv to provide same-day delivery to customers in Los Angeles and San Francisco — and, eventually, nationwide.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
US retail sales up in August
The Department of Commerce has also revised its July retail sales numbers up.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Hachette writers appeal to Amazon board over dispute
A group of writers is telling Amazon’s board that the e-retailer’s tactics are hurting its reputation — and theirs.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Deep DiveThe ultimate retail return: When CEOs come back
Why would a retailer turn to a past CEO to lead it into the future?
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Sales still falling at Gymboree, heavy with debt
The kids apparel retailer hasn’t been profitable for three years, Bloomberg calculates.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Home Depot malware likely different from Target's
Anonymous sources familiar with the investigation say that the two breaches were likely executed by different hacking groups.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Rise in credit card debt could hit holiday shopping
Household debt is growing again after falling somewhat in recent years.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Apple taps Gap marketing director
The tech company continues hiring from the fashion world with the addition of Marcela Aguilar as director of global marketing communications.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Lands' End reports stronger sales
In its second earnings report since a spin-off from Sears, the apparel retailer seems to be doing fine without its struggling parent.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Sears' credit rating downgraded by Fitch
The credit rating agency says the once-iconic retailer will be in deep trouble by 2016.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Lululemon sees Q2 sales bump, raises outlook
The retailer has recently dealt with intensified competition, public relations issues, and a fight with its founder.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on September 09, 2014
Deep DiveWith Apple's new Watch, what is the future of wearables?
A few years ago smartwatches were the next great thing, but they haven't arrived quite yet. That may be about to change.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Toys R Us gears up for the holiday rush
The toy retailer introduced new changes as it sees improving same-store sales.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 10, 2014
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