Consumer Trends: Page 173
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New Wal-Mart plan would pay customers to deliver purchases
The retail giant's entry into the "crowd-sourcing" arena is still in the early planning stages.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
Price Chopper announces changes to competitor coupon policy
The chain will no longer accept a variety of competitor coupons.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
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TrendlineThe state of small business
Disruptions from tariffs, e-commerce and broader economic trends continue to challenge small business operations.
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Apple to triple Indian retail presence by 2015 without Apple Stores
The tech giant will instead focus on "exclusive stores."
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
Australia store charges $5 fee for 'just looking'
The $5 fee is deducted once a customer actually buys something.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
Arizona State University getting a Walmart on Campus this fall
The big box retailer previously operated a "pop-up" store at the university in 2010.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
Jewelry stores are most likely to weather troubled Chinese retail sector
The first two months of 2013 saw the slowest retail sales growth for China in nine years.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
Brands are reportedly missing 88% of local consumer feedback
Most brands large and small alike are missing valuable local-channel feedback on social media.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2013 -
CVS/pharmacy launches 3-D interactive iPad app
The app allows users to navigate a virtual CVS store on their tablets.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Physical retailers must transform the in-store experience to survive
Shopkick is among several startups developing apps to assist in developing a new physical retail experience.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Tech Cinderella story Nasty Gal is country's 'fastest growing retailer'
The online fashion retailer nearly topped $100 million in sales last year.
By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2013 -
Some online retailers expanding into bricks-and-mortar locations
More online retailers offering products that customers prefer to view in person are venturing into physical storefronts.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
Unsatisfied Apple retail employees anonymously vent via social media
The employees vent frustrations via social media sites despite strict corporate policies against doing so.
By Roger Riddell • March 22, 2013 -
eBay courts Amazon's sellers with new fee structures
The new rules will likely have all but the highest sellers paying less to list and sell items.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
H&M reports 10% profit decline for first quarter
Poor weather and tough economic conditions contributed to the drop.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
China set to become largest online retail market by 2020
Its 2012 e-commerce sales are already quickly approaching those of the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2013 -
Food retailers vow not to sell GMO fish
The announcement comes as the FDA moves closer to approving genetically engineered salmon for sale in the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Overstock.com signs on to Visa's V.me digital wallet
Overstock joins the 34 merchants previously signed on to the digital wallet service, and Visa says more are on the way.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013 -
Walmart to develop 'next-gen network' of stores and fulfillment centers
The world's largest retailer will invest in its global e-commerce platform, as well as measures to cut costs and increase efficiency.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Bloomberg wants NYC retailers to hide tobacco products
A new bill proposed Monday would require just that.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
Study: Shoppers prefer retailer web sites over apps
A new study shows that an overwhelming majority of mobile shoppers surveyed preferred to use a retailer's website over an app.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
New Champs and Adidas ad campaign takes cues from Tumblr
The visuals of a 30-second TV spot premiered last week call the popular micro-blogging site to mind.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
J.C. Penney's failure to leverage Liz Claiborne is a lost opportunity
The company is favoring a lesser-known brand over the well-known and once-iconic Claiborne.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Raley's partners with BzzAgent to enhance loyalty program
The partnership will result in an online platform that doubles as a social marketing tool.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Private-equity firms struggle with $36B specialty retail investments
Many of the pre-recession investments have yet to pay off and have taken a beating from the competition.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013 -
Major UK retailers sending only 10% of waste to landfill
The group of 25 retailers committed to reducing waste sent to landfill below 15%.
By Roger Riddell • March 15, 2013
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