Consumer Trends: Page 144


  • 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 June 23, 2014
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    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 June 23, 2014
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    How 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.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    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 June 20, 2014
  • Coach to close 70 stores

    The company is experiencing continued slumping sales amidst fierce competition.

    By 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 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 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 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 June 18, 2014
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    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 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 June 18, 2014
  • Apple settles e-book pricing claims

    But details aren’t yet available, and the agreement requires court approval.

    By June 17, 2014
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    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 June 17, 2014
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    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 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 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 June 16, 2014
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    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 June 16, 2014
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    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
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    Retail sales miss May expectations with slight rise

    But April retail sales grew more than first calculated, boding well for continued growth.

    By 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 June 13, 2014
  • Lands' End performing better post-Sears

    Q1 results at the apparel retailer include increased sales and bigger profits.

    By 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 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...

    June 12, 2014
  • 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 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 June 12, 2014