Consumer Trends: Page 126
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French flash-sale site finding success in the US
Why has Vente-Privee.com found success in the States where other flash-sales companies have stumbled?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Report: Less than 16% of loyalty programs meet their potential
The research found that effective programs are customer-centric and personalized.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 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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September sees strong labor growth
A drop in unemployment claims last week was seen as unexpected by many economists, but wages remain stagnant.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
New CEO named at Sur La Table
The kitchenware retailer has tapped retail veteran Diane Neal as it aims to become more of a national brand.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
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Hack at JPMorgan Chase larger than first reported
The breach at the nation’s largest bank has hit a whopping 76 million household accounts and seven million businesses.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
RadioShack reaches $590M refinancing deal
The agreement gives the struggling electronics retailer a chance to meet the demands of the holiday shopping season.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Supreme Court to hear Abercrombie & Fitch religious accommodation case
The retailer is arguing that an applicant denied a job never mentioned her religious need to wear a headscarf.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2014 -
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More than half of mobile shoppers use mobile coupons monthly
Mobile coupons will prompt almost half of mobile shoppers to try a new product, according to research by mobile solutions company Scanbuy.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Capital One unveils Apple Pay-enabled app
The march toward Apple Pay beats on ahead of its release. Will these developments help spur wider adoption of the payment method?
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2014 -
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Wednesday recap of Shop.org: 'Surprise and delight' and digital developments
Closing remarks at the annual summit focused on customer loyalty and new e-commerce plans.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Staples closing 15 stores in Canada
The company says the move is part of plans to focus on e-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Sears to sell Sears Canada shares
The retailer hopes the offer will raise $380 million of much-needed cash.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 2, 2014 -
Consumer confidence down in September
Spending has been uneven, and this sign of pessimism doesn’t bode well for the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Delia's receiving takeover interest
The teen apparel chain has warned it may not have the cash to survive the year.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Amazon and Disney reportedly close to deal
After two months of being unavailable, new Disney titles can now be preordered through the online retail giant.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Apple & U2: Gift or spam?
At its big event, Apple gave away U2's new album, which showed up in iTunes libraries automatically. The move was bizarre, and the reaction has not been pretty.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2014 -
New site rewards shoppers for paying full price
In an era when consumers expect discounts, Fashionism.com is handing out rewards instead.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2014 -
eBay reverses course, will spin off PayPal after all
eBay CEO John Donahoe had vehemently argued against the idea for months, but now says a split makes sense in a new era in payments.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Buy local: Not just for foodies anymore
The "slow food" movement has led to a comparable "buy local" movement that is giving smaller independent retailers a boost.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
In Sears free fall, CEO may do well
Sources tell the New York Post that the retailer’s Canadian operations are gearing for bankruptcy. Meanwhile, others say the biggest beneficiary of CEO Eddie Lampert’s loan may be Lampert himself.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Ulta five-year plan includes 500 new stores
The beauty supply company is also revamping its website and loyalty program.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Report: Shoppers slightly disengaging from social media
The decrease was small, but meaningful considering how active brands have been on various sites.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Recent FAA drone approval may open doors for delivery
The exemption for Hollywood could be an opening for more commercial drone use like retail deliveries.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 29, 2014 -
Sears Canada CEO to step down
It’s not clear how the retailer and its parent company can weather this high-profile leadership change.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Urban Outfitters to turn Anthropologie stores into destination spots
The bigger Anthropologie stores may feature a larger inventory as well as coffee shops and hair styling.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2014
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