Consumer Trends: Page 184
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Lord & Taylor gains exclusive retailer sponsorship for 'Project Runway'
Lord & Taylor has teamed up with mega show 'Project Runway' as the show's only retailer sponsor, giving the store an opportunity to host an episode challenge in March.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013 -
OfficeMax gives Go Daddy an in-store presence
The effort will target small-to-medium-sized business customers.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 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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Retrieved from Ebay on June 22, 2012
eBay and PayPal anticipate exceeding $20 billion in 2013
After surpassing estimates in 2012, eBay and PayPal both have big ambitions for 2013.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Big plans for 8 major retailers in 2013
Walmart, Whole Foods, and Ethan Allen have all unveiled major goals for 2013.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Toys 'R' Us gives $1 million towards Hurricane Sandy relief
The Toys "R" Us Children's Fund will contribute to help rebuild the New Jersey communities that the company serves.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Staples SVP, John Burke, becomes chief culture officer
The big name in office supplies just created the position, and Burke will be the first carry the title.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Mobile sales estimated to reach $31 billion by 2017
While sales are expected to double by 2017 in mobile commerce, e-business professionals and retailers need to know a few things about mobile shopping.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Walmart has a 10-year plan to boost U.S.-sourced products
Walmart and Sam's Club stores across the U.S. could see $50 billion in more U.S.-sourced products over the next decade.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Major retailers see $52.5 million from mobile commerce over the holidays
According to Branding Brand, their mobile sites brought in 77 million unique visitors over the holiday season.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Facebook's new search engine could prove very beneficial for retailers
Graph Search could be highly desirable for retailers, thanks to personalized searches for consumers.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Crafton named as new CEO at Crossmark
Crossmark, a sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, has acquired former Proctor and Gamble exec Joe Crafton as its new CEO.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Steampunk look predicted to storm clothing retailers this year
The military-inspired steampunk look is catching at retailers such as H&M and Zara.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013 -
PayPal now accepted at 23 more U.S. retailers
Hoping to broaden their presence beyond the online market, PayPal has expanded its usage to 23 major retailers across the country.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 15, 2013 -
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 -
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
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