Consumer Trends: Page 178
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Target's relationship with Radio Shack fizzles, making room for a new mobile provider
Brightstar and MarketSource will assume responsibilities for Target's mobile market after recent negotiations failed.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Drew Barrymore's Flower cosmetics plant seeds at Walmart
The stores are introducing a line of cosmetics designed with the same quality as a high-end department store—at Walmart prices.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013 -
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Thai Liang Lim via Getty ImagesTrendlineHow retailers are deploying in-store technology
Payment systems, self-checkout stations and home visualization tech are just a few of the areas getting attention from retailers as they rethink the store experience.
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Walmart to grow new Neighborhood Markets in Alabama, rest of U.S.
Expect to see about 100 more nationwide in 2013.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Harry Winston sells off watch and jewelry business to focus on diamond mining
Harry Winston has reportedly reached a deal with Swatch to sell off its watch and jewelry retail business, filling in a gap in the Swatch portfolio.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Retail survey shows dramatic online growth, but analyst anticipates a peak
Is 20% the magic ceiling for online shopping's importance to retailers?
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Walgreens goes Hollywood offering sushi, frozen yogurt and liquor
Little more comes to mind other than milk or cough syrup when you think of your typical Walgreens, but this new design model in open Hollywood offers high end luxuries fit for the stars.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Tiffany & Co. remains a valuable investment despite a decade low earnings stretch
Tiffany & Co. reports low earnings for the last four quarters, however the allure of the product has investors talking take-over citing it as a "trophy property."
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013 -
Target gets fashionable when marketing groceries
For 2013, Target has begun using posh models in high-fashion settings to promote groceries and everyday items.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013 -
'Grey's Anatomy' star beats out Starbucks-Agrinurture to purchase Tully's Coffee
Patrick Dempsey, out-muscled efforts by Starbucks and Agrinurture to purchase the chain after a judge said that the auction ruling was fair and without error.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 14, 2013 -
JC Penney and Sears face uncertainty after a difficult retail season
Forbes looks at what's at stake for the retail industry's elder brands in 2013.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Best Buy sales stabilize as Schulze hopes for takeover success
In the meantime, the company is slashing its free cash flow forecast for fiscal 2013.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Investment Group acquires Supervalu stores for $3.3 billion
Supervalu will keep Save-A-Lot, but its other stores will go to an investor group led by Cerberus Capital Management LP.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Urban Outfitters shines in the last quarter
Urban Outfitters, which operates Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People and Terrain has reported a record increase in sales for their last quarter across all of their brands.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Walmart gets iPhone 5 with no contract and unlimited data this week
The retail kingpin will bolster its Straight Talk wireless services with iPhone 5's and 4's starting at $45 dollars per month without contracts.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Former Best Buy exec finds a new home with LivingSocial.com
After leaving Best Buy in May, Barry Judge has signed on as LivingSocial.com's new chief marketing officer.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Kmart hopes big-name celebrities will boost apparel sales
Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Nicki Minaj are stepping in after Kmart's 3.8% sales decline.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Almost half of smartphone users do mobile shopping research
With the onslaught of the mobile web with consumers, 45% of consumers are researching products with their smartphones via the mobile web, but only 23% actually make purchases from their devices.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Target vows to match Amazon prices year round
The company takes aim at Amazon, Walmart, and Toys R Us. But what does the new strategy mean?
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Who will fill Apple's retail void after Ron Johnson's departure?
Here are a few candidates from major companies such as Burberry and Nike.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Sears CEO to depart next month
CEO Louis D'Ambrosio will step down in February, citing a family medical issue, and following a 1.8% decline in quarter-to-date sales.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013 -
GameStop aims high with Wii U launch, but falls short with holiday sales
After touting a successful launch of the Wii U, GameStop is not reporting overall success for the holiday season.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013 -
eBay releases new apps after reorganizing its mobile group
IPhone and iPad users are seeing numerous updates for eBay's mobile apps, reducing friction for buyers and sellers.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Sandy bring bankruptcy for retail company Big M
Annie Sez, Mandee, and Afaze parent company, Big M Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Overstock.com begins offering free shipping with a minimum purchase
Following the trend among other major online retailers, Overstock.com is now offering free shipping on orders of $50.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Report shows center store still excels in some areas
Center store beat industry averages, while coffee and energy drinks saw increased sales.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 7, 2013