Consumer Trends: Page 151
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Customer desire for omnichannel shopping proving tough for retailers
Most companies don’t have the operational or technological means to meet today's fulfillment demands.
By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2014 -
Isaac Mizrahi would like retailers to forego plus sizes
The fashion designer says apparel should be presented and sold in a range of sizes, without segregation.
By Daphne Howland • March 19, 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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H&M to open upscale COS store in the US
The “Collection of Style” stores are a departure from the fast-fashion approach, and are open only in Europe and Asia so far.
By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2014 -
Millennials redefine loyalty
Widely seen as less brand loyal compared to previous generations, Millennials may just have different expectations.
By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2014 -
M-commerce surging
Mobile shopping now accounts for almost a quarter of e-commerce sales.
By Daphne Howland • March 18, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Whither fast fashion?
The cheap, trendy clothes of fast fashion are the go-to choice of budget-minded teens, and increasingly, for retailers. But, like the clothes themselves, that may not last.
By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2014 -
Retailers urged to curtail tobacco sales
Drugstore and convenience retailers are getting pressure from many sides to stop selling cigarettes of all kinds.
By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2014 -
Sales from social media clicks up 62%
And that figure may be low, according to Internet Retailer magazine.
By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2014 -
Rival mergers and leading women: This week's most popular content
Readers are looking at deep industry questions this week, evidenced by Retail Dive's five most popular stories on the site. First we wondered if opposites would ever attract in our feature on rival retail mergers, followed by a look into the pros and cons of a generous return policy. Rounding...
By Kelsey Lindsey • March 14, 2014 -
Retail sales pick up
Though hardly hot, February retail sales posted their first increase in three months.
By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2014 -
Maryland may require disclosure of phone tracking
The bill is a sign of things to come as lawmakers work to protect consumers.
By Daphne Howland • March 14, 2014 -
eBay changes put more pressure on sellers
Top sellers will get top billing, and those with poor and neutral ratings will face restrictions.
By Daphne Howland • March 13, 2014 -
Lord & Taylor accepts bitcoin
American’s oldest upmarket department store is all in on the cutting-edge crypto-currency.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
Cynical Millennials are just not that into you
Consumers 18-33 years old are less likely to be brand loyal or respond to advertising.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
Obama moves to expand overtime pay
The action would affect many retail workers now exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
American Eagle Outfitters is still stumbling
The teen apparel company must step things up in the face of competition from fast-fashion retailers.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
Apple wants more iTunes exclusivity on new music
The iTunes store accounts for 80% of U.S. download sales, but streaming services are cutting into that.
By Daphne Howland • March 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Could these retail rivals ever merge?
Mergers can be like romantic comedies, where competition and tension give way to a sweet finale.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2014 -
Ross continues to expand
The off-price retailer is opening more stores as others consider scaling back on brick-and-mortar.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2014 -
Rite Aid launches health care program
The pharmacy chain is the latest drugstore retailer to get deeper into the health-care delivery business.
By Daphne Howland • March 11, 2014 -
GimmeAnother app makes re-ordering easy
The app capitalizes on consumers’ desire for a simpler way to re-order regular purchases.
By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2014 -
Hollister to become a fast-fashion retailer
Changing up the Abercrombie & Fitch sister brand is the latest move in efforts to revamp the ailing company.
By Daphne Howland • March 10, 2014 -
Billionaire retailers and female trailblazers: This week's most read retail news
Breaking news and in-depth features both topped this week's list.
By Kelsey Lindsey • March 7, 2014 -
Gap sees unexpected drop in sales
February's poor weather in the Northeast and Japan stymied sales.
By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2014 -
Children’s Place reports poor Q4
Discounts and weather contributed to the retailer’s troubles.
By Daphne Howland • March 7, 2014
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