Consumer Trends: Page 148


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    Competition heats up in online clothing resale

    Resale site thredUP has amassed several designer brands for its new X Collection.

    By April 14, 2014
  • Facebook ad changes lead to defections

    Teens and brands are leaving the social network, leading to questions about its value to businesses.

    By April 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
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    Consumers using mobile to shop, not always to buy

    The modern shopper looks at several screens, even when buying in the store.

    By April 14, 2014
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    Millennial trends and custom publishing: This week's most read stories

    Retail Dive joined the conversation surrounding the millennial generation, and as the most read story this week it seems like many were curious how they will change the future of the industry. Other top features looked at the growing trend of custom publishing in omni-channel retail and the use o...

    By Kelsey Lindsey • April 11, 2014
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    Retail sales outpaced GDP growth last year

    The growth indicates that consumer confidence is rising, and e-commerce was a healthy part of it.

    By April 11, 2014
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    Smartphones and tablets growing gateways to the web

    More than half of U.S. shoppers use desktop computers and mobile to access retail sites, apps, and other digital content.

    By April 11, 2014
  • J&R Music and Computer World shutters doors after 43 years

    The iconic Manhattan store is a victim of the touch electronics retail environment where some independents still have a small edge.

    By April 10, 2014
  • Family Dollar to cut jobs, close stores

    The discount chain will also lower prices on several basic items in an effort to improve performance.

    By April 10, 2014
  • Target and Wal-Mart ramp up sustainable product offerings

    Both mega-retailers are adding natural, organic, and sustainable products across many categories.

    By April 10, 2014
  • Pinterest a retail dynamo and Twitter may be next

    Pinterest is refining its site to increase its utility to retailers and their customers, and Twitter looks to be following suit.

    By April 9, 2014
  • Marshalls wants to give women a boost

    An online survey by the retailer found that 75% of women have held themselves back.

    By April 8, 2014
  • Shoppers remain highly price conscious: study

    Some 80% of consumers are looking for deals, both in store and online.

    By April 8, 2014
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    It's the age of the millennial: What that means for retail

    Retail Dive takes a look at millennials' retail appeal, and how this buzzed-about generation could change the future of the industry. 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • April 8, 2014
  • Millennials? Nothing new to see here

    Retailers are itching to figure out Generation Y, but maybe they’re not much different from everyone else.

    By April 7, 2014
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    Calif. bill would shift data liability to retailers

    Protecting customer data is not fading from the radar screens of politicians.

    By April 7, 2014
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    You read it here: Custom publishing in the world of omni-channel retail

    Custom publishing is nothing new, but omni-channel expectations are leading companies to think about content in a whole new way.

    By April 7, 2014
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    Fast fashion and social media: This week's most read retail news

    These are the top five retail stories of the week. 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • April 4, 2014
  • Prada sales slow as luxury market softens

    The upscale Italian leather accessories company says the long-term outlook is pretty good, though.

    By April 3, 2014
  • Rite Aid adds health coaching to program

    The drugstore retailer is beefing up its Health Alliance program with new services.

    By April 3, 2014
  • Outlet centers are getting crowded

    Competition and rent are both going up as more retailers enter the off-price outlet game.

    By April 3, 2014
  • Alibaba invests heavily in brick and mortar

    In addition to other expansion moves, the online giant is betting on an increased dependence between web commerce and physical stores. 

    By April 1, 2014
  • Lululemon expanding product line and turf

    The retailer is acknowledging that it must be more inclusive in a now uber-competitive activewear segment.

    By March 31, 2014
  • Pinterest sends most buyers to retailers

    And Amazon is the most likely retailer to benefit, a new study shows.

    By March 31, 2014
  • How good is your content?

    Retail marketing success now depends on good content from social media to magazines, says branding company Contently.

    By March 28, 2014
  • Sears tries fast-fashion

    With its “Now + Here” apparel brand and products from Seventeen magazine, the faltering retailer hopes to revive its prospects.

    By March 28, 2014