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Lululemon eschews traditional holiday discounts and gets big reward
January 15, 2016
Lululemon didn’t mark down much during this past holiday sales season and the strategy paid off.
read nowJolly holiday season not so jolly for Best Buy
January 15, 2016
Electronics retailer faces biggest stock dip in a year due to weak holiday sales and what analysts view as a slump in mobile phones, electronics segment.
read nowApparel retailers facing challenges in new year
January 11, 2016
While the 2015 holiday season proved rewarding for most retailers there are more than a few, at least five, facing some hurdles and obstacles in 2016.
read nowGun sales shoot up as proposed regs loom, consumer demand spikes
January 5, 2016
Gun retailer expects big sales surge due to consumer safety concerns and proposed regs coming into play.
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Apple aims to draw out the artist in iPhone, iPad user base
January 1, 2016
Apple will debut new creative and artistic workshops for device users.
read nowRetailers, online and off, enjoy robust holiday shopping experiences
December 29, 2015
The retail holiday sweet spot was furniture purchases as consumers were in a jolly mood to shop, with overall spending jumping 7.9 percent over last year and…
read nowHoliday season proves record-breaking for Amazon
December 29, 2015
It was a happy, happy holiday season for the world's biggest etailer.
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Holiday time getting more digital and what it means for retailers
December 24, 2015
If you whip out your smartphone during the holiday meals at least half the table will likely be annoyed unless you're doing photo snapping.
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Study: Gift card popularity remains high, consumers eager for mobile storage
December 23, 2015
Gift cards are a popular retail consumer focus this holiday season but they’re also a last-minute gift purchase before the big day.
read nowAmazon grabs early online holiday sales share
December 22, 2015
Amazon takes top rank in early holiday consumer spending.
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Mystery Santas deliver random retail acts of kindness
December 21, 2015
It’s a story that would warm even the Grinch’s cold heart.
read nowRetail hours for Christmas Eve aim to provide late shoppers a reprieve
December 21, 2015
The retail segment is hoping more than a few procrastinators will be out and about Christmas Eve and expanding hours to accommodate the last-minute consumer…
read nowSmall craft brewery demand spurs hop production upward
December 21, 2015
Increasing demand from the craft brewing retail segment is driving U.S. hop production upward.
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Speed, convenience are tops for retail consumers reveals new research
December 17, 2015
Retail consumers aren't very patient with slow loading online stores and are using their smartphones more than tablets this year when it comes to online…
read nowReport: Big sales days reflect big smartphone, mobile consumer use
December 17, 2015
The top retail sales days of the holiday season reflect increasing consumer adoption and reliance on smartphone and mobile device use, according to a new…
read nowInfographic: Gurus share predictions of what's to come in retail customer experience
December 15, 2015
A look at what some experts expect to happen going forward in retail customer experience and relationship management.
read nowSurvey: Local shopping centers big draw for last-minute holiday purchases
December 11, 2015
With just two weeks til the big holiday, a new report reveals retail consumers will be hitting local shopping centers to finish last-minute gift-buying and…
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Don't miss: Webinar focuses on how millennials are disrupting shopping
December 7, 2015
Grabbing the millennial shopper's attention requires a strategy, a commitment and the right technology.
read nowMobile spurs seasonal shopping as Cyber Monday undergoes a transition
December 7, 2015
Cyber Monday not as super as expected but shopping still spiked over last year's figures.
read nowSmall Business Saturday no small revenue booster for local retailers
December 7, 2015
Small Business Saturday a lucrative success even without the usual consumer incentive.
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