Consumer Trends: Page 162
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Barney’s announces long-awaited return to 7th Avenue
The retailer has plans for a new Manhattan flagship at a familiar site.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Select Macy’s stores will be open all night until Christmas Eve
The retailer is keeping stores open for 107 straight hours during the final holiday shopping weekend of 2013.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 19, 2013 -
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Amazon.com beats out holiday toy competitors in new survey
For the second consecutive year, the e-commerce giant bested big-name brick-and-mortar retailers.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Sears admits parking lots are empty with new TV ad
The slightly self-deprecating promotion follows 27 consecutive quarterly sales declines for the company.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Target hit with massive credit card breach
As many as 40 million Target shoppers could be affected—potentially making it the largest consumer credit breach in history.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 19, 2013 -
Designer of Apple Store to spearhead Samsung retail expansion
Tim Gudgel has defected from Apple and joins Samsung as VP of Retail Operations.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Giant, Safeway make 3-year deal with union
The deal affects nearly 17,000 current employees in the Washington, D.C. area.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Walgreens announces holiday hours
The company has also released a new gift finder tool for last-minute holiday shoppers.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Kroger names new SVP of retail
Mark Tuffin will take over the executive role following the promotion of Michael Ellis.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Loehmann’s files third bankruptcy in 92-year history
The company plans to liquidate the bulk of its remaining assets Dec. 30.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Office Depot expands 3-D printing services
The office supply giant will roll-out the program in over 150 stores nationwide.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Layoffs likely for 6,000+ Dominick’s employees
Safeway plans to close its remaining Chicago area Dominick’s locations by Dec. 28.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Major restructuring at Coke
The current president and company veteran of Coca-Cola Americas has announced his resignation.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Shopko to debut new Shopko Hometown locations
In addition, the privately-held company recently named Peter McMahon as its new chief executive officer.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Apple launches 12 Days of Gifts mobile gifting app
Current Apple device users will receive daily gifts in digital form throughout the 12 days of Christmas.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Walmart rolls out Christmas Countdown Savings Event
After record Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, Walmart launches 12 Days of Christmas sales event.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 13, 2013 -
JC Penney to trim less-profitable brands from shelves
The retailer will reduce under-performing product lines adopted during the Ron Johnson era.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Mall of America begins marketing retail space for 150,000 sq. ft. expansion
The new space will likely target luxury retailers and includes plans for an upscale hotel.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Major retailers reach agreement on Customer Bill of Rights
The new policy will be voluntarily implemented nationwide by Barneys, Macy's and others.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 11, 2013 -
Nordstrom partners with Blue Nile for flagship pilot program
The partnership agreement will showcase Blue Nile wedding jewelry for in-store shoppers.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 10, 2013 -
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eBay debuts eBay Now service for Dallas-area residents
The retailer is coupling a campaign with limited-time promotions aimed at holiday shoppers.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 10, 2013 -
Macy’s and Clear Channel partner up to launch Mstyle radio
The new streaming radio service takes aim at millennials.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Is Black Friday catching on among Canadian shoppers?
Revenue from this year’s seasonal sales events rose sharply north of the border.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Barnes & Noble announces federal investigation, shares drop
The case involves accusations of improper accounting by a former employee.
By Philip Nations • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Can Kohl’s cash in on this year’s last minute holiday shoppers?
Many store locations will be open to consumers for a span of 100 straight hours
By Philip Nations • Dec. 9, 2013
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