July 11, 2016
Gift cards have remained popular for many years, and recent research by Blackhawk Network reveals that 74 percent of shoppers hope to receive gift cards this…
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China's retail segment is feeling some heat despite growth, according to a China Daily report.
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Lowe's is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which is working closely with the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security to help in aid efforts…
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The GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer core index, used to measure post-referendum sentiment following the Brexit news, has declined by a drastic 8 points to…
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Online purchasing via a desktop or smartphone is passe, according to Amazon, which is propelling voice-activated ordering via its Echo device and Alexa's help.
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There are two transformative forces playing a big role in today's retail environment — the millennial shopper and the mobile consumer.
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Multidev Technologies, an ERP and omni-channel software player, is celebrating its 20th year. Begun as a small start-up it is now a leading software company…
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Smartphone users who are jumping online to shop at least twice during a three-month period are leading the retail revolution and the trend is prompting…
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Some Etsy sellers are tapping into the millennial market in an innovative way. In addition to operating on a traditional business model of profit, these…
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Brownells, which sells "all-things firearms," has opened its first retail location in Grinnell, Iowa. Local names in attendance for the grand opening included…
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More than 100,000 deals will launch on July 12, as part of Amazon's Prime Day 2016. The deals start at midnight and will include most items, according to a…
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Amazon Prime continues to baffle Americans with their incredibly fast shipping and delivery. Today, retailers are forced to compete with a company that seems…
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Americans are buying more items online and more than half, 51 percent, prefer ecommerce to brick-and-mortar shopping, according to a new BigCommerce report.
read nowJune 29, 2016
Brick-and-mortar retailers grappling with poor brand recognition and weak customer experience strategies are likely those without solid training, strong tools…
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More than half, 66 percent, of online consumers said the delivery experience is critical and that poor delivery could easily prompt them to hit another…
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Fit, as in clothing fitting the body, is a crucial aspect for consumers and retailers should be aware that a poor fit isn't a good thing in the customer…
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The North American Retail Hardware Association and Payment Alliance International have formed a partnership in order to offer home improvement retailers new…
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Chipotle is kicking off a new rewards program starting July 1. The Chiptopia Summer Rewards offers free food and bonus rewards for customer visits.
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Shoppers visiting Burberry's London Regent Street store this month enjoyed a personal experience in purchasing pieces from its latest collection.
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After 14 years at the helm, Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren will step down at the start of 2017 and hand the baton to current President Jeff Gennette.
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