Consumer Trends: Page 183


  • Shutl to help retailers fight Amazon by offering same-day delivery

    The software-based service can be integrated into the checkout pages of retailers who wish to speed up their delivery.

    By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013
  • Kohl's e-commerce grows by 42%

    The retailer was number 28 in Internet Retailer's Top 500 guide.

    By Christopher Sacco • March 1, 2013
  • Trendline

    How 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.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • Retailers turn to Pinterest to reach customers

    The photo-sharing website serves as a "huge window-shopping platform," says one analyst.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2013
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    J.C.Penney nosedived in 2012 – what's next?

    As the company seeks to slow the bleeding in 2013, sales may not have hit rock bottom just yet.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2013
  • PayPal to appear in Coinstar machines

    The move will allow PayPal users to access their account at Coinstar machines.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013
  • Target's entrance into Canada expected to create 'all-out retail war'

    Target is launching in Canada at an inconvenient time for the country's retailers.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2013
  • Staples now sells Apple products

    The chain is now offering Apple items for sale online.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013
  • Visa and Samsung announce mobile payment partnership

    Visa's payWave app will now come preloaded on popular Samsung smartphones.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2013
  • Apple's sales are expanding faster than it can build stores

    Retail is a priority for the company in 2013.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2013
  • HSN's web sales up 14% in 2012

    The company is approaching a day when its e-commerce sales will account for half its revenue.

    By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013
  • Who can beat Walmart at retail?

    Bobby Raines at Market Intelligence has six candidates.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 22, 2013
  • H&M headed to India

    Government policies and market opportunities have made the country more appealing of late to global brands.

    By Feb. 20, 2013
  • Safeway pilots 'card-less' debit card to kill swipe fees

    Safeway is implementing their new Fast Forward debit card in order to eliminate swipe fees.

    By Feb. 20, 2013
  • Wal-Mart emails reveal tax worries for retailers

    After payroll-tax breaks expired at the end of 2012, Wal-Mart is having the worst start to monthly sales in seven years.

    By Davide Savenije • Feb. 19, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Most Read Retail News of the Week: AmEx, Target and Finish Line

    Need a refresher on the week's most popular retail news stories? We've got you covered.

    By Feb. 15, 2013
  • Harris Teeter confirms possible sale

    Industry analysts speculate whether a competitor or private equity firm will buy the chain.

    By Davide Savenije • Feb. 15, 2013
  • Bed Bath & Beyond expands offerings to jewelry

    With its new line of bridal jewelry, Bed Bath & Beyond has moved into a previously unfamiliar market.

    By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 13, 2013
  • ForeSee: In-store, mobile integration equals success

    ForeSee's latest Mobile Satisfaction Index revealed the need for retailers to integrate their in-store experience with their e-commerce platform.

    By Davide Savenije • Feb. 13, 2013
  • Toys 'R' Us to launch Octonauts line

    Toys 'R' Us will offer a line of toys inspired by the popular Octonauts series.

    By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013
  • NY & Co., Eva Mendes team up for clothing line

    NY & Co. has penned a multi-year deal with Eva Mendes to create a new line of work-and-play clothing to be released in the fall.

    By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013
  • Michaels hypes 'Random Acts of Kindness'

    Michaels plans to hand out over $100,000 in gifts cards to customers to celebrate the holiday.

    By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013
  • American Express, Twitter unveil tweet-to-purchase plan

    American Express and Twitter plan to create a shopping experience unlike any other.

    By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013
  • Fisher-Price to launch product line based on TV show

    Fisher Price will hold the license for a new line of products based on the Julius Jr. animated series airing on Nick Jr.

    By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013
  • Target, Timberlake team up for album release

    Justin Timberlake and Target have joined forces to release an exclusive edition of the pop star's third studio album.

    By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013
  • JCPenney still on death watch, continues attempted resurrection

    After last year's attempt to resurrect itself made things worse, JCPenney is moving forward.

    By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013