Consumer Trends: Page 151
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Deep Dive
The end of brick-and-mortar? Think again
Sure, things are changing. But adjusting to changes in demographics and consumer habits is nothing new in the retail business.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2014 -
Bonobos brand getting more physical
The men’s clothing retailer is expanding its brick-and-mortar reach by offering more products through department stores, with a new push through Belk in the south.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineHow 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.
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ThisThat mobile app a friend to shoppers in stores
Women’s apparel company Downeast found that shoppers appreciate feedback from friends who aren’t even with them in the store.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2014 -
Sony to cut one-third of electronic unit work force
The company's electronic unit announced multiple store closures in the U.S.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Comeback kids: 5 companies that avoided bottoming out
Facing failure, these companies refocused their business strategies to become as popular as ever.
By Mattie Quinn • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Netflix gives Amazon a good ribbing in video
Netflix ridicules its streaming rival’s drone-tastic fulfillment ambitions with a spoof video.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Zulily wows in first post IPO earnings report
The boutique children’s clothing marketplace appears to have excellent longer term prospects, too.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Uniqlo to adjust sizing, prices
The retailer will work to adjust the sizes of its clothing to US consumers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Deals! Deals! Deals! And what they mean for retailers
Price-conscious customers aren’t likely to go away any time soon, and today they have the apps to help them discover the deals they love.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014 -
French men’s retailer brings innovative pricing to North America
The upscale Parisian apparel retailer Loding opened Friday in a tony Toronto neighborhood.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014 -
Consumers show high loyalty to fewer retailers when online
Thanks to loyalty programs, branding, and social media, online shoppers tend to stick to only a few retailers according to a global study by Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014 -
CVS joins healthcare IT group
On the heels of its no-tobacco policy, the drugstore chain makes its first move in its development as a more sophisticated healthcare company.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble receives offer from investing firm
If G Asset Management can’t take control of the company it might try for just the bookseller’s Nook business.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014 -
Huge setback for Bitcoin as exchange collapses
The largest global bitcoin exchange is offline after $350 million was plundered in a two year hack.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 25, 2014 -
Men’s Wearhouse sweetens the deal with new Jos. A. Bank bid
The retailer continues to pursue its rival with a larger buyout offer.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 retail labs changing the digital shopping game
These five labs hope to bring customers a completely customizable digital shopping experience.
By Gabriel Salkin • Feb. 24, 2014 -
Warby Parker keeps its focus on customers
The eyewear retailer has seen powerful growth, thanks to the cozy relationship it has with customers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2014 -
Amazon wants to play with the big boys
Sources say the online retail giant is seeking to sell goods from major retailers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 24, 2014 -
Performance wins and divorce perks: This week’s most read retail news
Check out this week's most read stories.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 21, 2014 -
Joe Fresh to go big, fast
For its first venture outside North America, the Canadian fast-fashion retailer plans to expand into 24 countries by 2018.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014 -
Keds pairing style with substance
The American sneaker retailer is getting in on the “compassionate consumerism” that appeals to millennial consumers.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 areas where retail is thriving
These four retail areas hold promise because they offer opportunities for creativity and innovation.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2014 -
Signet Jewelers becomes largest U.S. jewelry chain with Zale acquisition
Signet will pick up more than 1,600 Zale retail locations in the $1.4 billion acquisition of its rival.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Feb. 20, 2014 -
Wal-Mart going big with small stores
Along with its report of muted sales, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it is will add twice as many small stores in the U.S. as originally planned.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2014 -
Amazon expanding uses for its virtual coin
The retailer is now allowing consumers to buy and spend its virtual currency on Android devices.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 20, 2014
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