Consumer Trends: Page 76
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J. Crew tries on style revamp to recapture sales
Small but meaningful fashion changes could help the struggling brand, but with dozens of stores closing, it may be too little, too late.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
What it takes to achieve 'product nirvana'
These three companies are leveraging the strengths of a startup — speed to market and data-driven insights — in product development as retailers seek out differentiated goods.
By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Thai Liang Lim via Getty ImagesTrendlineHow retailers are thinking about in-store experience
Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.
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App Annie: Shopping app use jumped 54% in 2017
App categories like shopping and media are growing rapidly as smartphones evolve to offer bigger, more vivid screens and frictionless mobile pay options.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Retail Therapy: Ikea goes gaga for expecting mothers
In an attempt to target the "new parents" demographic, the Swedish retailer released an ad that gives soon-to-be-mothers a discount … but only if they pee on it.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Rent the Runway to deploy self-scanning kiosks
The apparel rental company is hoping the technology will improve customer experience and speed up the pick up and drop off process.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Kate Spade, Fossil tap into smartwatch space
The new line of touchscreen smartwatches lead the charge on similar announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Google lines up an army of assistant-enabled products
The tech company is throwing its virtual assistant into heated competition with Amazon's Alexa, with plans to put Google Assistant into many new products.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Amazon’s Alexa strategy hinges on everyday items — even toilets
The company is determined to stay ahead of Google Assistant, and it's getting Alexa into as many products as possible in the process.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Opinion
5 ways to win with Gen Z shoppers
Causes, convenience and calls to action are helping brands successfully court the youngest demographic, writes Oded Edelman of Signet Jewelers.
By Oded Edelman • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Most consumers want retail and politics to mix
The benefits could be high for those that do take a stance on important issues, according to a new study.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Target adds 'Universal Thread' to private label stable
Target's latest denim brand is part of the retailer's differentiation strategy and is based on consumer feedback and features inclusive sizing.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2018 -
"H&M Canal City Hakata shop in Canal City Hakata East Building at Fukuoka,Japan" by Nissy-KITAQ is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
H&M readies millennial-focused 'Nyden' brand
The effort comes shortly after the fast-fashion company, amid rising inventories and falling sales, announced it's picking up the pace on a transformation plan.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Neutrogena set to debut mobile SkinScanner
The tech innovations keep on coming from the beauty sector, as Neutrogena prepares to unveil a skin-scanning smartphone accessory.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Sponsored by Samsung
NRF 2018: Pop-up goes high-tech
As pop-up stores become more prevalent, the ability to provide the kind of technology, connectivity, and digital shopping experience customers experience from online retail is crucial.
Jan. 6, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Retail Therapy: In 2018, hit the gym with 'Eau De Blood, Sweat & Tears'
Equinox is hoping an odd campaign will help customers #committosomething — preferably a luxury gym membership.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
7 trends that will disrupt and define retail in 2018
From renewed investment in brick and mortar to a growing appetite for acquisitions, here's what to expect in the year ahead.
By Corinne Ruff , Ben Unglesbee , Laura Heller , Cara Salpini • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Can Google Home take on Amazon’s Echo in 2018?
Venture capital firm Loup Ventures foresees a year of growth for Google's smart speaker despite Amazon’s early domination of that sector.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Dyson opens NYC store on Fifth Avenue
The new space from the upscale appliance maker joins a host of brands opening stand-alone brick-and-mortar shops to spur engagement.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Why beauty will continue to rule retail in 2018
From leaders Sephora and Ulta to relative newcomers Glossier and Birchbox, beauty is killing other sectors. Here's how.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Holiday returns to reach 1.4M in one day
UPS expects returns to peak Wednesday, on National Returns Day, and Walmart hopes to ease the process with a new mobile app feature.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 2, 2018 -
The internet influences nearly half of Gen Z purchases
The generation has some estimated $44 billion in spending power just from their weekly allowance — a number that should grow as the generation enters the workforce.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Holiday sales surge 4.9%
The bountiful holiday season is thanks to high consumer confidence, according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse report, but there are clouds on the horizon.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Retail Therapy: The 6 most memorable trends and travesties of 2017
Looking back on the year, it's hard to choose between the bad and the worse, but overpriced objects and denim debauchery top our list easily.
By Corinne Ruff , Cara Salpini • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Retail Therapy: The 8 funniest holiday retail moments of 2017
Whether retailers totally missed the mark or made a hilariously on-brand marketing move, here are our favorite happenings from the holiday season.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Over 75% of customers want to shop through their TV
"T-commerce" could be on the rise, as customers express interest in buying items from both TV ads and shows.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 22, 2017