Consumer Trends: Page 154
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Retail sales bounce in March
The U.S. Commerce Department says retail sales saw their biggest growth since 2012.
By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2014 -
Hispanic millennials are America's great mobile-first demographic
A look into Hispanic-American millennials may give retailers clues about the future.
By Daphne Howland • April 15, 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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Teen finds retail gold in lingerie dismay
Troubled by overly sexual options for her younger sister, a Wyoming teenager started a company to make the alternative bra she couldn’t find.
By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2014 -
Retail rental startup Storefront attracts major funding
The year-old enterprise links retailers and others to short-term real estate opportunities for pop-ups and other quickie leases.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014 -
Competition heats up in online clothing resale
Resale site thredUP has amassed several designer brands for its new X Collection.
By Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014 -
Consumers using mobile to shop, not always to buy
The modern shopper looks at several screens, even when buying in the store.
By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2014 -
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 -
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 Daphne Howland • April 11, 2014 -
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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • April 8, 2014 -
Shoppers remain highly price conscious: study
Some 80% of consumers are looking for deals, both in store and online.
By Daphne Howland • April 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
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 Daphne Howland • April 7, 2014 -
Calif. bill would shift data liability to retailers
Protecting customer data is not fading from the radar screens of politicians.
By Daphne Howland • April 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
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 Daphne Howland • April 7, 2014 -
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 Daphne Howland • April 3, 2014 -
Rite Aid adds health coaching to program
The drugstore retailer is beefing up its Health Alliance program with new services.
By Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • 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 Daphne Howland • April 1, 2014
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