Consumer Trends: Page 174
-
Retailers turn to Pinterest to reach customers
The photo-sharing website serves as a "huge window-shopping platform," says one analyst.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2013 -
J.C.Penney nosedived in 2012 – what's next?
As the company seeks to slow the bleeding in 2013, sales may not have hit rock bottom just yet.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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.
By Retail Dive staff -
PayPal to appear in Coinstar machines
The move will allow PayPal users to access their account at Coinstar machines.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Target's entrance into Canada expected to create 'all-out retail war'
Target is launching in Canada at an inconvenient time for the country's retailers.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Staples now sells Apple products
The chain is now offering Apple items for sale online.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Visa and Samsung announce mobile payment partnership
Visa's payWave app will now come preloaded on popular Samsung smartphones.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2013 -
Apple's sales are expanding faster than it can build stores
Retail is a priority for the company in 2013.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2013 -
HSN's web sales up 14% in 2012
The company is approaching a day when its e-commerce sales will account for half its revenue.
By Christopher Sacco • Feb. 26, 2013 -
Who can beat Walmart at retail?
Bobby Raines at Market Intelligence has six candidates.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 22, 2013 -
H&M headed to India
Government policies and market opportunities have made the country more appealing of late to global brands.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Safeway pilots 'card-less' debit card to kill swipe fees
Safeway is implementing their new Fast Forward debit card in order to eliminate swipe fees.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Wal-Mart emails reveal tax worries for retailers
After payroll-tax breaks expired at the end of 2012, Wal-Mart is having the worst start to monthly sales in seven years.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 19, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Retail News of the Week: AmEx, Target and Finish Line
Need a refresher on the week's most popular retail news stories? We've got you covered.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013 -
Harris Teeter confirms possible sale
Industry analysts speculate whether a competitor or private equity firm will buy the chain.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 15, 2013 -
Bed Bath & Beyond expands offerings to jewelry
With its new line of bridal jewelry, Bed Bath & Beyond has moved into a previously unfamiliar market.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 13, 2013 -
ForeSee: In-store, mobile integration equals success
ForeSee's latest Mobile Satisfaction Index revealed the need for retailers to integrate their in-store experience with their e-commerce platform.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 13, 2013 -
Toys 'R' Us to launch Octonauts line
Toys 'R' Us will offer a line of toys inspired by the popular Octonauts series.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013 -
NY & Co., Eva Mendes team up for clothing line
NY & Co. has penned a multi-year deal with Eva Mendes to create a new line of work-and-play clothing to be released in the fall.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013 -
Michaels hypes 'Random Acts of Kindness'
Michaels plans to hand out over $100,000 in gifts cards to customers to celebrate the holiday.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 12, 2013 -
American Express, Twitter unveil tweet-to-purchase plan
American Express and Twitter plan to create a shopping experience unlike any other.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013 -
Fisher-Price to launch product line based on TV show
Fisher Price will hold the license for a new line of products based on the Julius Jr. animated series airing on Nick Jr.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013 -
Target, Timberlake team up for album release
Justin Timberlake and Target have joined forces to release an exclusive edition of the pop star's third studio album.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013 -
JCPenney still on death watch, continues attempted resurrection
After last year's attempt to resurrect itself made things worse, JCPenney is moving forward.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013 -
NRF, retailers hit out at card fee 'propaganda'
After a historic settlement on credit surcharges, retailers are unhappy with the barrage of negative press.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013 -
Target hopes to score big with Prabal Gurung
Gurung joins the list of designers to make jaw-dropping debuts for Target.
By Joan Brodecki • Feb. 11, 2013