Consumer Trends: Page 186
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Is Pinterest the new retail marketing miracle?
The social media site is attracting amazingly successful advertising from major brands and retailers.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Why Sears' aging brand will struggle against Macy's
Despite its 100-year history, Sears can't seem to shake its reputation as Grandma's store of choice.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 23, 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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Abercrombie & Fitch outperforms expectations
Abercrombie & Fitch now ranks #1 on the Zacks Consensus Estimate after strong sales performance over the last year.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Walmart will open 37 new Supercenters in Canada
The struggling economy hasn't put a damper Walmart's $450 million expansion plans.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Wegman and Smucker execs win Hall of Fame honors
Two family-oriented executives win high honors during the 2013 GMA Chairman's Lecture.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Hurricane Sandy forced retailers to learn hard lessons
Retailers found out the hard way that businesses cannot rely upon government aid.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Kohl's donates $2 million to Discovery World
By teaming up with Discovery World, Kohl's has pledged $2 million towards building new educational design labs.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Walmart unleashes a 'zero tolerance' policy for global sourcing standards violators
In response to a Bangladesh factory fire that killed 112 people, Walmart is eliminating its "3 strike" policy and instituting a "zero tolerance" policy instead.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Target edges ahead with Web-exclusive brands
Target is taking a new direction to differentiate itself from other online retailers in the form of six online-only brands debuting in clothing and home products.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013 -
3 tech trends stand to reshape the retail world
Despite an earlier-than-ever holiday season, retailers show the least amount of sales growth since 2008, thanks to these tech developments.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 22, 2013 -
Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work list hits, Wegman's ranks high
Men's Wearhouse, and Nordstrom also earned spots, thanks to Fortune's annual survey.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 18, 2013 -
Tebow gives back in a partnership with Furniture Row
Tebow may not be likely to return to the Jets, but he'll help out orphans with Furniture Row for a third year running.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Amazon beats out luxury sites on customer satisfaction
Coach, Inc. and Tiffany & Co. offer products with status appeal, but they fall short in satisfaction, according to Foresee's index.
By Joan Brodecki • Jan. 17, 2013 -
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 -
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
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