Consumer Trends: Page 138
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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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
UPDATE: Loans could give RadioShack a reprieve
RadioShack's Chapter 11 is reportedly seen as "imminent" by Wedbush analysts.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Dollar General may make hostile takeover move this week
After two rebuffs, the retailer is preparing to take its $9.1 billion merger offer directly to Family Dollar’s shareholders.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
States and feds scrutinizing Home Depot breach
Two Senators are appealing to the FTC, and five state attorneys general are investigating the cyber break-in.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
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Five Below doubling warehouse space
The discount retailer’s continued growth could be helped by the ongoing dollar-store wars.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
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Amazon drastically cuts Fire phone price
The price drop from $199 to 99 cents could be a sign of struggling sales for the smartphone.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Wal-Mart rebrands Express stores to Neighborhood Market
The retail giant wants to streamline its brick-and-mortar branding as it looks to compete in a tough general retail market.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Rakuten to buy rebate purveyor Ebates.com for $1B
The move helps the Japanese e-retailer advance further into the U.S. e-commerce market.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Home Depot confirms massive data breach
The hacking may be the biggest retail data theft in history.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What Q2 earnings reveal about US retail
The second half of the year looks promising, but retailers still have problems to solve.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Famed industrial designer joins Apple
Marc Newson has worked closely with Apple’s other star designer, Jony Ive, for years.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Apparel retailers' sales growth outpaces inventory for first time in year
Inventory levels are clearing and sales increasing in a category that has been buffeted by slow sales for months.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Scheduling joins minimum wage as key policy issue for retail
Union workers in New York have more control over their schedules and San Francisco is close to forcing the issue for chain stores.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Family Dollar rejects latest Dollar General offer
The bid was rejected because of antitrust concerns, Family Dollar's CEO said.
By Randy Lilleston • Sept. 5, 2014 -
PayPal, Alibaba expanding offline mobile payment features
PayPal is expanding its PayPal Here service so retailers don’t need its dongle, while Alibaba will launch biometric mobile finger-swipe security payments that eliminate the need for passwords.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Retail jobs fall in August
They decreased by 8,400, a major contributor to the month’s unexpectedly low numbers.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014
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