Consumer Trends: Page 144
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RadioShack faces possible delisting as stock sinks
With its stock closing Friday at less than $1 a share, the retailer may face being removed from the NYSE.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
Mobile shopping still faces major hurdles
Amidst the announcement of Amazon’s new Fire phone, retail marketers reveal their challenges in making mobile marketing work.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
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Getty ImagesTrendlineHow 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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Deep Dive
15 retailers worth following on social media
Whether it's Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter, these retailers are doing social media right.
By Kelsey Lindsey • June 23, 2014 -
Ikea goes after furniture 'hacker'
The Swedish company is targeting a blogger who says she’s one of the company’s biggest fans.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Coach to close 70 stores
The company is experiencing continued slumping sales amidst fierce competition.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Report: More than half of mobile app users want push notifications
The study also flouts the notion that consumers are reluctant to share their location via mobile.
By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2014 -
Mobile near field communication could be a boon to retailers
But there is confusion around how to best encourage use of the technology.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Report: Beacons boosting mobile interactions in physical stores
The technology is enabling more use of mobile in stores, driving brand engagement and leading to greater app retention.
By Daphne Howland • June 19, 2014 -
Many retailers missing out on strategic value of supply chain
A survey of retail CEOs finds they are prioritizing other areas of their business.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2014 -
Wal-Mart Stores grabs mobile app Stylr
The retailer will close down Stylr and leverage its technology to offer a more seamless shopping experience.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2014 -
Retailer uses gaming tech to win over young professionals
An e-retailer has started selling its wares to young men quite familiar with video games.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2014 -
Apple settles e-book pricing claims
But details aren’t yet available, and the agreement requires court approval.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
Report: Free shipping drives sales
The latest UPS report also finds that easy returns influence purchases and retailers must catch up in m-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2014 -
Could health care at retail clinics get competitive?
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced a pilot program where employees can get services for $4 and customers pay $40.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Report: Majority of apparel likely to remain sourced in Asia
While retailers are looking to diversify their sources, Asia remains the number one source for supply.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Express Inc. open to possible buyout
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners reported a 9.9% stake in the company and said it will pursue a buyout.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Forget drones, Amazon aims for phones
If successful, the e-commerce giant’s smartphone could capture and keep customers in a whole new way.
By Daphne Howland • June 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five online customer service essentials retailers need to know
Experts at IRCE shared some of the most exciting advancements in online customer service.
By Kelsey Lindsey • June 13, 2014 -
Retail sales miss May expectations with slight rise
But April retail sales grew more than first calculated, boding well for continued growth.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014 -
Restoration Hardware sees growth in large stores
The upscale furniture company is experiencing steady growth and wants to showcase its goods in bigger spaces.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014 -
Lands' End performing better post-Sears
Q1 results at the apparel retailer include increased sales and bigger profits.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014 -
Report: Millennials willing to fill the virtual complaint box
While Gen X and Baby Boomers interact with brands on social media, millennials are much more likely to share complaints online.
By Daphne Howland • June 13, 2014 -
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Are you getting the most from in-store analytics? Here's where you start
In-store analytics are currently a hot topic in the retail industry. While using clickstream data to understand shopper behavior is a given in ecommerce, retailers that want to gain a complete, multi-channel view of the customer experience are realizing that they can’t continue to overlook...
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Lululemon founder votes against board chairman
Chip Wilson, also the company’s biggest shareholder, says Chairman Michael Casey is overly concerned with short-term growth.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2014 -
Gun sales way down at Sportsman's Warehouse
An 18.1% drop in Q1 sales was driven largely by weak demand for firearms and ammunition.
By Daphne Howland • June 12, 2014