Consumer Trends: Page 122
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Holiday online sales could jump 16%: report
ComScore is optimistic about holiday retail sales, saying its research finds “American consumers ready to open their wallets.”
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Before Amazon, there was Sears
Sears and Roebuck changed the way America shopped. Now it looks like it could all be over.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014 -
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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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49% of Hispanic shoppers saving holiday shopping for Black Friday
To capture the dollars of this powerful consumer group, retailers should employ some culturally relevant customer experiences.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 18, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Are flash sales just a flash in the pan?
The flash sales model appealed to plenty of people for a while. But these days most of them seem to be investors, not consumers.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2014 -
Report: Amazon, Wal-Mart raised prices for Cyber Monday, Black Friday
Amazon and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are just two retailers with higher average prices for some items on Cyber Monday.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2014 -
Cold weather could heat up retail sales
Retailers are pinning hopes on the icier weather to spur sales of seasonal items.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2014 -
Nordstrom discontinues semi-annual sales
The department store retailer says it is revamping its timing to better line up with consumer expectations.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 17, 2014 -
October retail sales beat expectations
Falling gas prices could be freeing up consumers to spend more, economists say.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2014 -
NRF: Gift card spending will top $31B this holiday season
The National Retail Federation says the average total spending per gift card purchaser will be $172.74, up from $163.16 last year.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2014 -
Cheaper gas could be the secret to increased holiday spending
The U.S. Department of Energy said that Americans will likely spend 45 cents less per gallon next year.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2014 -
Deloitte: Holiday shoppers not so budget-minded this year
More consumers are shopping without a budget and may be open to up-selling and cross-selling.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 11, 2014 -
Unemployment fell in October, productivity up in Q3
The numbers show a decently healthy U.S. economy, even in the face of slowing growth around the globe. But wages seem to be keeping consumers wary of spending.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2014 -
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Minimum wage increases win in five states and San Francisco
Despite a strong showing by Republicans, voters in five states and in San Francisco backed hourly wage increases.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Forrester: Holiday web sales will bring in $89B
Shoppers new to web and mobile shopping will help drive the spending growth online.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
MasterCard testing payment wearable
The design includes a high-tech tap-to-pay function, with biometric sensors to keep the wearable from working unless it’s on your wrist.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
TJX stores, BJ's will close on Thanksgiving, Sears and Kmart to open
Retailers staying closed are consistently citing concerns for employees and the importance of the holiday.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Taylor Swift pulls all her music from Spotify
Just when you thought the future of music retail was in streaming, one of the world’s most popular pop stars shakes it off. Are they ever, ever, ever going to get back together?
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Apple
Irish company beat Apple to 'iWatch' trademark
The Apple Watch, which much of the world except CEO Time Cook has called "iWatch," will launch in the spring, much later than anticipated.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Ex-Apple CEO unveils new smartphone brand
The Obi is an Android phone priced to compete for iPhone lovers who lack the cash.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Wal-Mart may expand price-matching
When it comes to price, are Amazon and Wal-Mart speeding up the race to the bottom?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Q3 GDP rose 3.5% as consumer confidence grows
The faltering European economy could spell trouble down the road, but GDP growth in the U.S. was the strongest in six months.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Amazon, Kohl's push Black Friday even earlier
Pretty soon we will have to stop calling it Black “Friday.”
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Costco staying closed on Thanksgiving
The retailer says its employees deserve the day off and the decision was “nothing more complicated than that.”
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014 -
California tallies retail data breaches
According to a report released by the state’s attorney general, more than 18.5 million California residents had their information compromised last year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Ex-Google Wallet chief unveils all-encompassing POS terminal
Former Google Wallet chief and PayPal executive Osama Bedier is unveiling a new payments terminal designed to accept a range of payment options.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2014
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