Consumer Trends: Page 146


  • RadioShack to close far fewer stores than planned

    With lenders balking at its plan to close more than 1000 stores, the electronics retailer will try to save money some other way.

    By May 9, 2014
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    Mobile driving healthy e-commerce growth

    Mobile and email conversion rates are rising, according to a profile of 100 retailers by their e-commerce software vendor.

    By May 9, 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
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    Retailers fighting for internet neutrality

    More than 100 companies signed a letter to the FCC urging against varied pricing for web companies.

    By May 9, 2014
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    That all-American retail appeal

    The "Made in USA" label has proved to be an alluring—though sometimes elusive—tag for many retailers.

    By Kelsey Lindsey • May 9, 2014
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    Mobile sales shoot up in April

    Shoppers are increasingly more at ease when completing m-commerce transactions.

    By May 8, 2014
  • Texting emerges as key to customer service

    Consumers prefer live text help rather than web chats, though they still want to complain on the old-fashioned telephone.

    By May 8, 2014
  • ShopRunner to launch in China thanks to Alibaba deal

    The deal will make it easier for many U.S. retailers to enter the growing Chinese market.

    By May 8, 2014
  • FedEx to charge more for large retail shipments

    The change will affect bulk orders of items and any retailers conducting steady e-commerce business.

    By May 8, 2014
  • Apple rises to No. 2 in e-commerce

    The electronics and app retailer overtakes Staples and edges somewhat closer to No. 1 Amazon.

    By May 7, 2014
  • Same-day delivery market heats up

    Google, eBay, and other startups are now offering same-day delivery in select cities.

    By May 7, 2014
  • Study finds in-store more convenient than online

    Consumers are swinging back to the physical store for good customer service and ease of shopping.

    By May 6, 2014
  • Lowe's, home improvement website partner on pro directory

    The companies are comparing the service to Angie's List, but there is no way to post or find negative reviews.

    By May 6, 2014
  • Kmart adds specialty pharmacy services

    The retailer, which runs 800 pharmacies nationwide, will provide medication and expertise for several severe chronic conditions.

    By May 6, 2014
  • New hashtag extends Amazon shopping to Twitter

    Shoppers can use the hashtag #AmazonCart to make the product appear in their Amazon shopping carts. 

    By May 5, 2014
  • Google expands retail efforts with Rangespan

    The new acquisition leverages data to match consumer demand with supply chains and product availability.

    By May 5, 2014
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    What price is right? The many facets of the price tag

    Upscale or downscale, retailers are focusing on prices as shoppers become more aware of the bottom line. 

    By May 5, 2014
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    New hires and retail concepts: This week's most read news

    Below are the five most popular stories on Retail Dive this week. 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • May 2, 2014
  • Groupon bulking up with Groupon Basics

    The coupon site will sell items like razors and diapers in warehouse-sized packages through its new business.

    By May 2, 2014
  • J. Crew launches lower-priced Mercantile brand

    The new brand, trademarked in November, comes ahead of the retailer’s possible IPO.

    By May 2, 2014
  • Southern Living collaborating with clothing retailer

    The magazine is getting into the online retail business with a line of children’s apparel.

    By May 2, 2014
  • Coach seeks better sales with higher prices

    The luxury retailer is raising prices and creating smaller batches in an effort to become more exclusive.

    By May 1, 2014
  • Aeropostale to cut jobs, close kids stores

    The retail chain is running out of cash and struggling in a tough teen market.

    By May 1, 2014
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    Can digital be retail's mortar between the bricks?

    Brick-and-mortar retailers have good reason to embrace consumers’ web and mobile activity: It may be what’s driving them to the store.

    By May 1, 2014
  • Target's new CIO has major tech security credentials

    The new hire is part of Target's strategy to recover from a major data breach late last year. 

    By April 30, 2014
  • Columbia Sportswear to buy activewear brand PrAna Living

    The acquisition allows Columbia to expand beyond its winter sports and outdoor lifestyle focus.

    By April 30, 2014