Consumer Trends: Page 185
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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 -
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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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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 -
Target admits Neiman Marcus flop
With the failure of the much-hyped Neiman Marcus holiday collection, Target claims it has learned a valuable lesson.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Saks revamps loyalty program with free shipping
Saks is extending upgrades to loyalty card holders with perks such as free shipping.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Starbucks to open 1300 new stores after 2012 triumph
Starbucks had another successful quarter with high sales, successful product launches and a 12% bump in profits.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Target bites 'Twi-hards' with exclusive release of final movie
Target will capitalize on the "Twilight" success by releasing an exclusive DVD and blu-ray package.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013 -
PetSmart announces executive reshuffling
PetSmart is changing things up internally with roles shifting for top executive positions from CEO to Chairman.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Will Target's Snack Bowl app make consumers hungry?
Target launched its new Snack Bowl app to entertain consumers while marketing Super Bowl snacks and foods.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 2013
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