Consumer Trends: Page 131
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Walgreens adds its name to Duane Reade storefronts
Walgreens bought its 54-year-old rival in 2010, but is only now co-branding the drug store chains.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Newegg offers same-day delivery in Los Angeles
The electronics e-retailer is the latest to join the super-fast delivery game.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2014 -
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Zapp2photo via Getty ImagesTrendlineHow 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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Foot Locker scores a second quarter profit jump
The shoe retailer also reported better-than-expected same-store sales for the most recent quarter.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Wayfair launches office supply business
The move comes days after the retailer’s IPO filing and could give Staples and Office Depot a run for their money.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Ann Inc. under pressure from investors to sell business
The women’s apparel retailer reported disappointing sales in its second quarter, especially at its Loft brand.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Crate & Barrel founder returns
Gordon Segal is coming out of retirement to lend a hand as the retailer searches for a new CEO.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Report: Target malware caused more retail data breaches than first thought
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a report that shows the "Backoff" malware targeted more than 1,000 American businesses.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Instagram unveils new brand tools
Account insights, ad insights, and ad staging tools are newly available to retailers that advertise on the social network.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How Sears is 'aggressively' moving away from the traditional retail model
Sears Holdings CEO Eddie Lampert said that the company will be making a series of moves to completely transform its business model.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Mobile and app engagement increasing
Nearly 40% of e-commerce comes from mobile, and 40% of that comes from apps.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2014 -
PetSmart considering sale
The pet supplies retailer is giving into pressure from investors for a sale.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Back-to-school, by the numbers (Infographic)
Retailers are in the mist of the second largest shopping time of the year. From the most demanded supplies to consumer frustrations, here are some things they should know.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Malware hits 51 UPS stores
The breach compromised personal and credit card information from some 100,000 payments made from January to August this year.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014 -
American Eagle Outfitters has better-than-expected Q2
The news of yet another teen apparel retailer reporting good results could bode well for the retail sector.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Macy's to pay $650K to settle racial profiling case
The department store follows Barney's and other retailers in settling racial profiling charges brought by New York State.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Bain Capital takes 50% stake in Toms
Some critics say that the buy from the investment firm could hurt the retailer’s philanthropic priorities.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Staples to shutter 140 stores
The news comes after the office-supply retailer closed 80 locations in the most recent quarter.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Target profit falls 62% in Q2
The retailer also cut its full year earnings, saying that price discounting and an expansion into Canada has hurt its bottom line.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 20, 2014 -
PayPal unveils One Touch mobile checkout
The Braintree-developed system could revolutionize mobile payments for PayPal merchants.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Shipping rate hikes poised to disrupt retailers
Shipping costs could increase as much as 30% when scheduled changes from FedEx and UPS go into effect.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Uber testing drugstore delivery
The app-enabled taxi service launched its "Uber Corner Store" feature yesterday in Washington, DC.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014 -
TJX sales, profit rise in Q2
There seems to be no retail funk for the parent company of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Back-to-school helping retail sales
Several retailers are reporting that sales in apparel and other departments have been up since late July.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Connected and resourceful: Are you ready for Generation Z?
Whether you consider Generation Z part of the millennial crowd or another cohort entirely, details are emerging about the young group's outlook, and what it could mean for retail.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014 -
Over half of Target stores to extend hours
The move comes ahead of the busy holiday season and is based on customer feedback.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2014