Consumer Trends: Page 166
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Survey: Merchants are prepping early for the upcoming holiday season
Many retailers are betting mobile website optimization is the key to boosting sales.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 18, 2013 -
Jos. A. Bank could consider hostile takeover of Men’s Wearhouse
Men’s Wearhouse rejected an earlier buyout bid worth $2.3 billion.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 18, 2013 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Paypal adds business loans to its list of merchant services
The new Working Capital program is currently being offered to businesses located inside the U.S.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 18, 2013 -
Neiman Marcus collaborates with Popsugar to create luxury gift box
The limited-edition item will be available through Popsugar’s monthly subscription service.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 17, 2013 -
Perry Ellis teams with Callaway Golf for new e-commerce initiative
The state-of-the-art website will showcase media content in addition to branded apparel.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 17, 2013 -
Older working adults might not be ready to retire from the workforce
Health permitting, many individuals are pushing back retirement to accommodate a variety of factors.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 16, 2013 -
Macy's bets on social media, mobile tech to drive Black Friday shoppers
Customers will be able to preview in-store sale items beginning Nov. 21. Guess which social network Macy's is using.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 16, 2013 -
Macy’s to open Thanksgiving Thursday, make it the new Black Friday
2013 will mark the first time the department store chain has made the move, looking to attract eager seasonal shoppers.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 15, 2013 -
Coldwater Creek ponders a potential sale
The struggling retailer has publicly announced it will explore its buyout options.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 15, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Grocery delivery's future: 10 services battling for customers right now
These startups, industry giants and niche players each want a say in which trucks are hauling the nation's food bags from stores to homes.
By Linda Cui • Oct. 14, 2013 -
Family Dollar extends contract for SMS Assist
The retail chain hopes the new contract will help refine operations and efficiency.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 14, 2013 -
Sears to give Canadian Black Friday sales a try
The department store chain says a significant majority of its surveyed shoppers want Black Friday discounts for Canadian Thanksgiving.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 14, 2013 -
Neiman Marcus will invest $100 million to refine omnichannel
The upscale brand is hoping to implement the changes beginning in 2014.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 11, 2013 -
Staples hopes price matching will help compete with Amazon
The company says the new price-match policy will remain in-place into 2014.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 11, 2013 -
Convenience store salaries surge; CEO pay hits record
Salaries rose across every job category at U.S. convenience stores, and chief executives hit record pay levels.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 10, 2013 -
J.C. Penney names Saks executive to its board of directors
Stephen Sandove will begin his tenure upon the completion of the Hudson’s Bay buyout.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Self-checkout stations take a beating in WSJ column
Machines are better than humans at many things, but not at ringing up the groceries, evidently.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 9, 2013 -
'Click and mortar': A sound strategy for besting Amazon?
The head of Carrefour would tell you the answers is yes.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 9, 2013 -
Whole Foods, Costco store brands top consumer survey
A consumer survey shows that store brands at Whole Foods attract shoppers.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 9, 2013 -
J.C. Penney release mid-quarter report to relieve investors
The retailer remains upbeat about its prospects for leading a turnaround.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 8, 2013 -
Loblaw reaches tentative deal with Alberta workers
Union workers, meanwhile, will likely remain on strike until the agreement is ratified.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 8, 2013 -
Holiday merchandise imports at major U.S. ports still moving
Why is the National Retail Federation closely monitoring the situation?
By Philip Nations • Oct. 8, 2013 -
U.S. judge rules against Trader Joe’s in lawsuit
The lawsuit against Canadian store Pirate Joe’s has been dismissed—for now.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 7, 2013 -
Canadian Loblaw workers go on strike, negotiations continue
Employees for the retailer are seeking additional working hours per week.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 7, 2013 -
Macy’s aborts planned e-commerce expansion overseas
The retailer claims that economic factors played no role in the decision.
By Philip Nations • Oct. 7, 2013
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