Consumer Trends: Page 169
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Walmart's Asda pulls controversial Halloween costumes
Asda and Tesco faced a social media outcry over their "Mental Patient" and "Psycho Ward" outfits.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 26, 2013 -
Google expands its same-day delivery pilot program
The company said on Wednesday a new smartphone app will now accompany the Shopping Express service.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 26, 2013 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
By Retail Dive staff -
Gigya secures additional $25 million for sales and marketing expansion
The social media marketing service has now raised over $70 million from investments.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 26, 2013 -
Nice N' Easy's small-format stores win over shoppers
Nice N' Easy customers are flocking to the smaller-format stores, and they want more.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Sprouts joins group of retailers planning to alter healthcare coverage
The company believes it's the right decision, and they aren't alone in the retail world right now.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 25, 2013 -
What makes Best Buy's back-to-school ad campaign so effective?
The retailer made some key decisions. Here's what you can learn from its efforts.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Belle Foods finds bid for a proposed takeover of 43 locations
Whether or not the deal will be accepted is now up to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Dunnhumby launches new retail technology investment firm
The new venture for the company will focus on funding data innovation startups.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 25, 2013 -
True Value acts on retail growth in pet supply category
The hardware chain claims pet products help to boost in-store traffic and repeat shoppers.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 24, 2013 -
Pier I names former J.C. Penney executive to VP of marketing
Can Eric Hunter help the company bounce back from dreary Q2 sales?
By Philip Nations • Sept. 24, 2013 -
Here's what Brooks Brothers does with big data
The company's vendor, eCommera, isn't the only player in the field, but DynamicAction software has introduced new capabilities for the suit-seller.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 23, 2013 -
Holiday hiring expected to fall for retailers this year
Not everyone's numbers are expected to be down, but Challenger, Gray & Christmas sees slumping totals ahead.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 23, 2013 -
Lego releases ‘Winter Village Market’ ahead of schedule for anxious collectors
The seasonal Winter Village toy line will soon hit the mass market on Amazon.com.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 23, 2013 -
Rue 21 shareholders approve merger with Apax Partners
The acquisition could be finalized in the coming month.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Beanie Babies creator ordered to pay $53 million for offshore tax evasion
H. Ty Warner is facing stiff penalties despite his cooperation with federal investigators.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Publix ranks first in customer satisfaction among retail pharmacies
Target and Kroger also held high marks for satisfactory service among pharmaceutical consumers.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Walgreen switching to exchanges for employee healthcare
Here's what the move will mean for the chain's workforce.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 18, 2013 -
ShopperTrak expects increased retail sales for holiday shopping season
The analytics firm points out why retailers have little time to procrastinate.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Toys 'R' Us announces steep loss in Q2 sales
But the company remains optimistic about this upcoming holiday season.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Starbucks tells gun advocates to leave the guns at home
CEO Howard Schultz released an open letter to the public on Tuesday addressing the controversy.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Canadian court approves Loblaw’s takeover of Shoppers Drug Mart
The court ruling is conditional on compliance with the Competition Act of Canada.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 17, 2013 -
Pinterest helping to cultivate ‘reverse showrooming’ trend in retail
A recent study shows promising numbers for retailers who want leverage the social network for sales.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 17, 2013 -
REI faces confusion, surge in returns
The outdoor equipment retailer altered its long-established policies this year, but questions linger.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 16, 2013 -
Hello? Are you there? Fresh & Easy ignores social-media comments on company sale
Two mergers prompt two very different responses in social media. Kudos to Albertsons. Bronx cheers to Fresh & Easy.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 13, 2013 -
D.C. Mayor vetoes living wage bill, council considers override
Vincent Gray says he will pursue a more universal minimum wage increase for workers.
By Philip Nations • Sept. 13, 2013
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