Consumer Trends: Page 170
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State sales tax holidays are sweeping the U.S.
Retail hopes to benefit from consumer tax breaks during back-to-school season.
By Philip Nations • July 18, 2013 -
Hearing impaired customers sue Starbucks for harassment
The suit against the chain alleges that deaf customers were "openly mocked."
By Philip Nations • July 17, 2013 -
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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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Major marketing push suggest retail is set to cash in on back-to-school sales
Many stores are hoping that enhanced marketing strategies will pay off.
By Philip Nations • July 17, 2013 -
Retailers could face backlash over in-store consumer tracking
Or will consumers be willing to trade privacy for real-time mobile offers?
By Philip Nations • July 16, 2013 -
Apple seeks advice from retail employees to help increase sales
Will the strategy help the company become more profitable?
By Philip Nations • July 16, 2013 -
NRF speaks out publicly against D.C. ‘living wage’ proposal
Walmart Inc. is still expected to drop its expansion plans in the District.
By Philip Nations • July 15, 2013 -
RadioShack says its balance sheet remains strong
The company also cleared the air about a reported search for a financial advisor.
By Philip Nations • July 15, 2013 -
Revenues for American retailers rises sharply in June
Which factors contributed to the increase in revenue?
By Philip Nations • July 12, 2013 -
Target rebuffs claims of discriminatory management practice
Three former employees are suing the retailer over a company document.
By Philip Nations • July 11, 2013 -
D.C. Council approves 'living wage' bill for major retailers
The council has approved the bill despite backlash from Wal-Mart.
By Philip Nations • July 11, 2013 -
Federal judge rules that Apple violated antitrust laws
The company was found guilty of colluding to raise e-book prices.
By Philip Nations • July 11, 2013 -
Sales totals for US. Retail brands contains mixed results
Which chains were the biggest winners and losers in June?
By Philip Nations • July 11, 2013 -
Wal-Mart abandons D.C. store plans as 'living wage' bill heads to vote
Three stores planned for Wards 5 and 7 are on the chopping block now that The Large Retailer Accountability Act is expected to pass Wednesday.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2013 -
U.S. creates first federal task force aimed at retail theft
The organization will attempt to combat $30 billion in lost retail revenue.
By Philip Nations • July 10, 2013 -
U.S. ports could experience slower growth rate during summer season
Many experts are expecting the rate to increase into autumn.
By Philip Nations • July 10, 2013 -
Bureau of Labor Statistics releases strong retail jobs report
Which economic factors remain of concern to retail experts?
By Philip Nations • July 9, 2013 -
Experts are skeptical over the future of Barnes & Noble
Does the struggling bookstore chain have staying power in retail?
By Philip Nations • July 8, 2013 -
Retail health clinics continue aggressive expansion
Which companies are driving the trend?
By Philip Nations • July 8, 2013 -
Target co-founder Dayton dead at 88
Douglas Dayton served as the company’s first president and CEO.
By Philip Nations • July 8, 2013 -
Retail rents on Long Island see sharp increase for merchants
What factors are contributing to a rising cost for physical store space?
By Philip Nations • July 3, 2013 -
Saint Laurent CEO resigns, reportedly headed to Apple
Could the former CEO be hired to head Apple’s retail division?
By Philip Nations • July 3, 2013 -
Paula Deen loses J.C. Penney support in latest retail snub
The number of big-name partners for the cook continues to dwindle.
By Brian Warmoth • July 1, 2013 -
Staples tries stocking decidedly non-office items for summer
Check out the logic behind its diversified inventory.
By Philip Nations • July 1, 2013 -
SF officials propose design changes to proposed Apple flagship store
What changes could be made before the company moves forward on the proposal?
By Philip Nations • July 1, 2013 -
PayPal launches into outer space commerce
PayPal Galactic could one pay for purchases on Mars.
By Philip Nations • June 28, 2013
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