Consumer Trends: Page 125
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Amazon to open New York store
The space, designed as a mini-warehouse of sorts, will have limited inventory and will open in time for the holidays, sources said.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014 -
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Brick-and-mortar traffic falls 17% in September: Euclid
Although traffic to stores was down significantly last month, consumers did shop more thanks to renewed confidence.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 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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Bloomingdale's testing tablet-assisted dressing rooms
The experiment is part of Macy’s Inc.’s overall push to integrate technology and e-commerce into its brick-and-mortar operations.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014 -
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Future NRF chairman: Raise the minimum wage
The National Retail Federation next month will name Container Store CEO Kip Tindell as chairman, who says he wants the trade group to “moderate its view” on the minimum wage.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Family Dollar sees slow sales, falling traffic
But the dollar store’s outlook isn’t interrupting the battle to take it over.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2014 -
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What's next after the PayPal/eBay split?
The spin off the company fought against is suddenly happening. So what will happen next?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2014 -
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4 brand contests that totally backfired
These contests created the wrong kind of buzz for brands.
By Wendy Parish • Oct. 9, 2014 -
UK pharmacy chain sets up online drugstore in Maine
The state has a one-of-a-kind law allowing residents to buy drugs from overseas.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Andreessen: Activist investor Carl Icahn like 'evil Captain Kirk'
Silicon Valley thought leader Marc Andreessen said the activism practiced by Icahn, who has flexed his muscles in several retail operations, hurts companies and investors.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Same-store sales at Costco increase, beat estimates
Growth at the warehouse retailer is beating that of general-merchandise competitors like Target and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Analysts predict more store closings for JC Penney
Experts say that the closings will help J.C. Penney focus more on e-retail and "maximize efficiencies."
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
UPS buys logistics company i-parcel
The shipper’s acquisition will help it meet the demands of growing e-commerce across borders worldwide.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Lululemon gets manly with men-only stores
Will increased offerings for men help the high-end activewear brand overcome its recent stumbles?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
PwC: 2014 holiday spending likely to resemble last year
The consulting firm found that several factors will stymie spending and maintain a promotional retail environment.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 8, 2014 -
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Deep DiveInfographic: How will consumers spend $7.4B on Halloween this year?
The NRF predicts retailers will see an uptick in Halloween shopping this year.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Wal-Mart to cut health insurance for part-time employees
The move will affect 30,000 employees and go into effect Jan. 1.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 7, 2014 -
One Kings Lane closing Los Angeles digs
The flash-sales home goods and furniture retailer is cutting costs and making changes.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Container Store still struggling
The retailer that started the “retail funk” conversation this summer continues to see flat sales, but is opening new stores.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Payments startup Square raises $150M
But is it a desperation move for a company not quite ready for the payments revolution?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Holiday sales will rise 4%: NRF
The National Retail Federation says the economy and wages have improved enough to bring consumers in during the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 7, 2014 -
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Beyond minimum wage: The retail work environment
In a year when policy makers have endorsed increasing the minimum wage, new concerns emerge about the fairness of many retail employees’ working conditions.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Curbside same-day pickup launches at select Target stores
The new mobile shopping app also recently raised $9.5 million in funding.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Sears vendors rattled by financial woes
The cost of insuring potential nonpayment has risen for companies in the struggling retailer’s supply chain.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Is bitcoin in the midst of a crash?
A significant drop in value over the weekend is attributed in part to wider adoption by retailers.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
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Supreme Court will hear case brought by Amazon warehouse workers
At issue is whether the workers should be compensated for time spent waiting to go through security lines.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014
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