Consumer Trends: Page 148
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Constant price cuts expected at some retailers
When price cuts happen all the time, “retail price” can lose its meaning.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
Q1 GDP dips lower than first estimates
First quarter gross domestic product shrank an unexpected 2.9%, largely due to unanticipated health care spending declines.
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 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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Deep Dive
In retail, you don't always 'dance with the one that brung ya'
What makes a retail company oust the person who is its raison d’être?
By Daphne Howland • June 27, 2014 -
Ikea to hike US minimum wage by 17%
The Swedish retailer will increase the average hourly minimum pay for half of its U.S. employees.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
FAA says no to commercial drones
The regulatory agency clarified its policy to ban the use of what it calls “model aircraft” for business purposes.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
Fair trade retailers have big impact on social media
Image-heavy sites like Instagram and Pinterest help retailers communicate stories that are part of their brand.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
LinkedIn releases mobile job search app
The LinkedIn Job Search app is free on iTunes and aims to helps users find and apply for jobs.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2014 -
Out with the old for Juicy Couture
Although the retailer will be "phasing out" existing stores in the U.S., its owner says they will be replaced by new concept shops.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Gap reports rise in applicants after wage hike
Many applicants are arriving with retail experience from companies that don’t pay as well.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Etsy buys French online marketplace for $100m
The acquisition is the largest yet for the quirky, Brooklyn-based e-commerce site of all things artisanal.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Report: Retail marketing must go beyond counting pageviews
With new methods to get and measure consumers’ attention, focusing on the pageview is becoming a useless habit, according to Contently.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2014 -
Juicy Couture closing US stores
In a sign that the turn of the century is complete, the iconic bejeweled velvet tracksuit will be available through Kohl’s and at Juicy Couture stores abroad.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Target smooths out free online shipping
Nearly all items are now counted toward the $50 minimum, eliminating a confusing situation for many customers.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Report: Most retailers only in early stages of optimal m-commerce
Creating mobile commerce that is at once efficient and helps customers complete transactions is tougher than it seems.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Report: Americans say social media doesn't move them to buy
Some 62% of Americans say they use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites to connect with friends and family, not with brands.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2014 -
Report: Improving e-commerce platforms a top priority
A survey by Internet Retailer magazine finds that e-commerce, mobile commerce, and content management are the top three priorities for technology improvements.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
Loan gives J.C. Penney some wiggle room
A new credit line will make financing its debt easier and is a sign that its lenders believe the retailer’s future has grown a bit brighter.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2014 -
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 -
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
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