Consumer Trends: Page 134
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Tight household budgets could dampen holiday spending
Several studies show that stagnant wages and increased expenses are leaving little for shoppers to work with for the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Amazon to open pop-ups in California
The retailer says stores will feature its devices for the holidays, but won’t say if they will last beyond the shopping season.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 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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Finland prime minister: Apple products 'killed' key industries
Finland’s prime minister Alexander Stubb is blaming Apple’s ascendance for the struggles of its key paper and mobile industries.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Google expanding delivery service
Could this new expansion give Amazon a run for its money?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Luxury spending to largely stay on track: Bain
Luxury retailers in the U.S. will continue to do well, thanks in part to spending by wealthy tourists from abroad.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Are these retail stores going extinct?
Some retail fades away and never comes back. Or does it?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014 -
No end to labor talks at West Coast ports
As the holidays loom, the National Retail Federation is urging a deal in order to avoid shipment delays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Teen calls out Dick's Sporting Goods for sexist catalog
The young female basketball player didn’t get much response to her complaint until her letter went viral via Twitter.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Kmart latest victim of retail hack
The malware has been removed and didn’t compromise customer data deeply, but it’s the last thing that parent company Sears needs right now.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Amazon to open New York store
The space, designed as a mini-warehouse of sorts, will have limited inventory and will open in time for the holidays, sources said.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Brick-and-mortar traffic falls 17% in September: Euclid
Although traffic to stores was down significantly last month, consumers did shop more thanks to renewed confidence.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Bloomingdale's testing tablet-assisted dressing rooms
The experiment is part of Macy’s Inc.’s overall push to integrate technology and e-commerce into its brick-and-mortar operations.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Future NRF chairman: Raise the minimum wage
The National Retail Federation next month will name Container Store CEO Kip Tindell as chairman, who says he wants the trade group to “moderate its view” on the minimum wage.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Family Dollar sees slow sales, falling traffic
But the dollar store’s outlook isn’t interrupting the battle to take it over.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What's next after the PayPal/eBay split?
The spin off the company fought against is suddenly happening. So what will happen next?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 brand contests that totally backfired
These contests created the wrong kind of buzz for brands.
By Wendy Parish • Oct. 9, 2014 -
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 -
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
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