Consumer Trends: Page 177
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New CEO at Cole Haan after Nike sells brand
Nike is selling Cole Haan to Apex Partners, paving the way for seasoned shoe exec, Jack Boys, to become CEO of the newly acquired brand.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Walgreens promotes SVP to EVP
Walgreens' new EVP, Joseph Magnacca, will retain his role as president of daily living products and solutions.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 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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New Facebook gift cards valid at Target, Sephora
The new Facebook feature enables users to buy gift cards that can be used at exclusive retailers.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013 -
In-store smartphone use: Plan for it
A new survey released this week proves that shoppers are relying more on and more on their mobile devices to get the best deals on the best products.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013 -
Best Buy and Future Shop set to close 15 stores in Canada
Under a long-term restructuring plan, Best Buy and Future Shop will close 15 big box stores but plan to open a number of small-concept web stores and mobile kiosks.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013 -
Retailers learning to embrace social media
Sessions at the NRF BIG show aimed to educate retailers on the possibilities and pitfalls of social media marketing.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 1, 2013 -
Barneys to launch online discount store
Barneys New York will look to attract shoppers with bargain prices when www.barneyswarehouse.com launches on Monday.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 31, 2013 -
Spectrum Brands hires Dell exec for e-commerce push
Hoping to break into e-commerce, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. hired former Dell executive Robb Miller as its new VP of global e-commerce.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 31, 2013 -
Billabong struggles with market price but still appeals to investors
Billabong struggles to compete in a weak economy cause its creator Gordon Merchant to accept a much lower than anticipated market price.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Credit card swipe fee could be good for merchants
While it's easy to assume the credit card surcharge is a bad thing, there may be some silver lining for retailers.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013 -
The Children’s Place, 1-800-Flowers beef up social media marketing
The Children's Place and 1-800-Flowers have hired Sprinklr to manage social media for the companies from a single location across multiple platforms.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Chinese e-retail staff cuts ensue ahead of new year
Sales surged in 2012, but forecasts have companies looking ahead conservatively.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Ikea becomes second-largest furniture company in the U.S.
Ikea had a wildly successful 2012 in the U.S. and internationally, and now it will look to reinvest what it reaped.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 30, 2013 -
Consumer confidence stumbles to lowest mark since Nov. 2011
Consumers are jumping out to shop, according to The Conference Board marking the biggest decrease in confidence in over a year.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Subway is #1 US brand with buzz
For the 3rd consecutive year Subway has emerged as the #1 buzzed about US brand according to BrandIndex.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Walmart, Target stores leaving new credit card surcharges alone
Retailers are now free to surcharge away, but big chains are opting to pass.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 29, 2013 -
CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid boast major sales in light of flu epedemic
Illness is knocking people out of daily routines and into drugstores.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Macy’s makes major management changes for new year
Macy's has announced five major management changes, some of which are effective immediately.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 28, 2013 -
American Eagle plans Mexico expansion
American Eagle Outfitters plans to open six stores throughout Mexico in 2013, with the first opening Feb. 20 in Mexico City.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Walmart-Mother Nature Network partnership to endorse sustainability
Walmart reached an agreement with Mother Nature Network to profile innovators in sustainability and green living.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Aiming for untapped market, Wegman's remodels mobile app
Only 5.6% of shoppers use mobile to grocery shop, according to research; Wegman's app upgrade seeks to change that.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013 -
179M viewers to spend $12B on Super Bowl
According to research, the average viewer will spend nearly $69 on retail products in preparation for Super Bowl Sunday.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Consumers spent 525% more time using retail apps in 2012
Consumers spent almost six times as much time on retail apps this December compared to last year.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Research: Retailers to spend $55B on mobile marketing by 2015
After spending $28 billion in 2013, mobile marketing will continue to grow, according to Juniper Research.
By Wendy Parish • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Office Depot earns diversity honors
For the 13th consecutive year, Office Depot has been recognized by DiversityBusiness.com.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 25, 2013
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