Consumer Trends: Page 181
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Loyalty cards reward more than just customers
The trend has caught on globally for many retailers as they start to see benefits from their card programs.
By Philip Nations • April 3, 2013 -
Is 'feel good' science behind retail therapy?
A survey says it might be more than just a tag line.
By Philip Nations • April 3, 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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New York State winces at tax breaks to help retail
Check out who the ban is going to affect.
By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013 -
How stable is Dollar General's growth?
The chain is surprising people, but the future is uncertain.
By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013 -
Target Canada talks seriously about sticker shock
The company continues its quest to compete as it learns the lay of the land.
By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013 -
The turning tide of Chinese retail
Times are changing, and so are retail opportunities.
By Philip Nations • April 2, 2013 -
Retailers aren't jumping to add Wi-Fi, and here's why
Wi-Fi access can ease customer experiences, but stores have to step up and fight for screen time.
By Philip Nations • April 1, 2013 -
Why e-retailers want a piece of the brick-and-mortar space
Etsy and Bonobos have rethought what it means to to be online merchants.
By Brian Warmoth • March 31, 2013 -
What do stores know about customers?
And how much should they know? Here are some examples.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2013 -
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 -
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
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