Consumer Trends: Page 140


  • Survey: Consumers go out of their way for points, rewards

    Many people would drive farther or switch brands to earn and collect points.

    By July 14, 2014
  • Email edges out social media in driving sales

    A report shows that as m-commerce increases, mobile users are also taking to other devices for shopping.

    By July 14, 2014
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    How 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.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • June retail sales have both ups and downs

    Retailers enjoyed the weather last month, while consumers enjoyed the discounts.

    By July 14, 2014
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    Top Five Friday: Sketchy returns and CEO confessions

    The retail-sphere was buzzing this week with news of tech launches and fun fitting programs. From funny return stories to an insight on the growing Hispanic consumer group, below are this week's most read content on Retail Dive.  Former J.C. Penney CEO reveals he tried to quit thre...

    By Kelsey Lindsey • July 11, 2014
  • Spring mobile shopping app raises $7.5M

    Spring’s developers hope to make a mobile marketplace that could give Amazon a run for its money.

    By July 11, 2014
  • Wal-Mart offers lower prices to online customers

    The move takes on Amazon, but seems a bit disruptive to the retailer’s omnichannel approach.

    By July 11, 2014
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    Report: Mobile ads move shopping

    A great majority of consumers say mobile ads would motivate them to visit a store.

    By July 11, 2014
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    Spring raises $7.5 million for mobile shopping app

    The new company is looking to build a digital shopping mall to compete with heavy hitters like Amazon and eBay. 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • July 10, 2014
  • Uniqlo sibling brand lets shoppers try out clothes for a day

    Retailer GU has piloted a system where people can walk out of the store wearing merchandise ... without paying or leaving a credit card number.

    By July 10, 2014
  • Another Pinterest tweak makes following brands easier

    The social network is testing a service where shoppers can stay on a retail website and still follow its Pinterest content.

    By July 10, 2014
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    Lands' End to use online fitting service

    Secret Sauce Partners says its Fit Predictor uses data from past purchases rather than actual measurements to find the best fitting clothes.

    By July 10, 2014
  • American Apparel strikes deal with investors, founder

    The agreement will keep the company's manufacturing in the U.S., while calling for a major shakeup of the board. 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • July 9, 2014
  • The Container Store reports flat sales, blames 'retail funk'

    The company's CEO attributed a decline in store sales to a nationwide retail slump. 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • July 9, 2014
  • Wal-Mart hosts American-made products push

    The retail giant known for bottom-line prices is attempting to buy an additional $250 billion worth of goods made in the USA by 2040.

    By July 9, 2014
  • J.Crew slammed for new triple-zero size

    Bloggers have seized on the new offering, saying it's nothing more than vanity sizing. But the company says it's addressing demand from Asian customers.

    By July 9, 2014
  • Target hires three tech executives

    With these new hires, the retailer continues to bolster its tech talent and break its tradition of hiring from within.

    By July 9, 2014
  • Apple nabs top exec from watchmaker Tag Heuer

    Some industry pundits point to the hire as yet another step Apple is making towards the release of an iWatch smart watch. 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • July 8, 2014
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    In-store analytics company RetailNext raises $30 million

    The company, already collecting data in 33 countries, will use the new funds to expand to "emerging markets." 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • July 8, 2014
  • Report: Security fears holding back mobile payments

    But consumers seem primed for the convenience of mobile, saying they would spend more at select locations if the payment method was offered.

    By July 8, 2014
  • Fashion and tech fishing in the same talent pool

    Many retail companies are competing with tech firms in an effort to recruit top talent.

    By July 8, 2014
  • Redirects hampering mobile page loads

    A study testing major retail websites finds that many page loads take an extra eight seconds longer on mobile.

    By July 8, 2014
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    The power of Hispanic consumers

    Retailers should be engaging the growing population of young, digitally savvy Hispanic shoppers.

    By July 7, 2014
  • Bonobos raises $55M in Series D funding

    The e-commerce men’s retailer will use the capital to invest in creating more of its “guideshops.”

    By July 7, 2014
  • Will Lululemon go private?

    The company is reportedly in talks with private equity firms about the possibilities.

    By July 7, 2014
  • Retail group buys Sport Chalet

    The acquisition of the western sporting goods chain helps boost Vestis Retail Group into one of the nation’s largest sporting good retailers.

    By July 7, 2014