Consumer Trends: Page 127
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Wal-Mart introduces low-cost mobile banking
The partnership expands the retailer’s suite of services that broadens access for lower-income people.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Major retailers, law enforcement band together against crime
After battling theft in isolation for years, rival retailers have formed alliances in Los Angeles and New York to exchange info and work with law enforcement.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 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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Deloitte: Retail holiday sales could rise 4%
But many experts say the rise will likely happen with the help of heavy promotions.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Should Staples and Office Depot merge?
Wall Street liked the idea when it was brought up by a Credit Suisse analyst recently.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Ron Johnson rumored to launch delivery startup
The former Apple retail guru and ousted J.C. Penney CEO is reportedly putting together a gadget-delivery startup.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Bitcoin boosted by PayPal and Square
PayPal is partnering with bitcoin payment processors, while Square is developing a point-of-sale register that takes both bitcoin and Apply Pay.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Study: Most retailers say m-commerce not a priority
A study by eBay Enterprise finds that cyber-security is a top concern with retailers, while investment in mobile commerce infrastructure less so.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Treasury Department acts against 'tax inversions'
New rules announced Monday make it more difficult for retailers to duck or reduce taxes by moving overseas.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Tepid back-to-school sales don't bode well for the holidays
The smallest increase in sales in five years signals more fierce competition on prices in coming months, experts say.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Walgreens to offer health care for pets
The drugstore retailer is offering more health care services to customers, and their four-legged friends.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Deep DiveWhy does offensive apparel continue to make the cut?
After last week's uproar over a vintage Kent State sweatshirt sold by Urban Outfitters, many are asking: "really, retailers?"
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Wayfair IPO values company at $2.3B
The online home furnishing retailer is expected to raise up to $308 million when it goes public.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 22, 2014 -
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Patent 'trolls' failing more often in court
Recent Supreme Court rulings are serving as a guide in federal trial courts, and retailers will largely benefit.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Report: Too many beacon messages inhibit app use
Messages must be well targeted and have features helpful to the shopper in order to be tolerated, according to a study by inMarket.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
iPhone 6 sales top 10 million
Apple beat its own expectations on the phones' first weekend, though analysts warn that the figures don’t say much about the devices' long-term sales performance.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Amid mobile payment shakeup, a startup seeks to disrupt
Circle Plus Payments offers a simple mobile payment app that requires no hardware.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Alibaba IPO breaks record with additional Friday sales
The retail giant’s share price also fared well, gaining 38% by Friday’s close.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2014 -
56 million cards hit by Home Depot breach
The malware is now contained, but the number of cards affected surpasses last year’s data theft at Target.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Credit Suisse ready to play taps for Sears
In a note to shareholders, analyst Gary Balter Thursday said the retailer should liquidate.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Amazon outbids Google for '.buy' domain
After winning at auction, Amazon is paying $4.6 million to own the .buy domain.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Alibaba IPO raises nearly $22 billion
Although the Chinese e-commerce giant set its price high, many analysts say that it could go even higher.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Nordstrom to expand text messaging program
The retailer has tapped Twilio to more cheaply and efficiently text out images and other customer-service communications.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2014 -
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Deep DiveAre mobile payments secure enough to go mainstream?
Apple Pay could help usher in a new era in mobile payments, and not just for its own wallet.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Lines form for new iPhones around the world
Eager Apple fans began lining up outside Apple stores around the world days before the new phones' release.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Retail seasonal hiring could be the biggest in 15 years
Projections of record levels of hiring by retailers and shippers reflect high expectations for the holidays.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2014
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