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Teen clothing retailer on brink of going bust
August 12, 2015
American Apparel is nearly out of options when it comes to financial solvency and has warned its shareholders of potential doom.
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Back-to-School: Reports reveal what’s hot, what’s not and consumer trends
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Consumer shopping reports reveal some new trends and why consumer activity will be down a bit compared to a year ago.
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Macy, Bloomies expand same-day delivery markets
August 7, 2015
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s delivering same-day delivery to nine more market locations.
read nowConsumers getting more price conscious, luxury retailers hitting new lows
July 30, 2015
Discount shopping on national brand an increasing trend, reports analyst.
read nowTJX buying Trade Secret for Australia expansion strategy
July 30, 2015
Off-price retailer move should be finalized by year's end.
read nowMacy's aims to engage, tap shoppers' opinion in merchandising move
July 27, 2015
The goal is to engage young shoppers in merchandising to ensure its Junior department is hip.
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Report: Amazon launching drive-thru grocery store concept
July 27, 2015
Amazon is reportedly once again expanding its retail footprint, this time with a Silicon Valley-based food selling operation.
read nowGirl toy sales slump proving to be a challenge for retailers
July 23, 2015
Girls aren't buying as many toys these days as boys and it's impacting the bottom line for retailers.
read nowMen are from Mars, women from Venus in the retail shopping environment
July 8, 2015
When it comes to retail shopping men and women have very distinct behaviors, both in the brick and mortar environment and online, and retailers need to tune…
read nowBarnes & Noble taps new chief as plans to split company up move forward
July 2, 2015
Bookseller Barnes & Noble has a new chief running its retail business segment.
read nowApple Watch debuts in retail locations worldwide
June 18, 2015
Apple is now selling its first-ever wearable, Watch, in its retail stores and is making progress in pushing out the device to consumers who have been waiting…
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Toys, games segment enjoying consistent increasing sales growth
June 17, 2015
Don’t write off traditional games and toys in light of video games just yet as the retail category enjoyed a 3.6 percent global sales boost in 2014, according…
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What Macy’s, Neiman and Guess reveal about price wars
by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne
The price of retail success will never be found on a tag. It will be registered with the emotions of the consumer as she leaves the store.
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Retailers cautious about embracing upgraded payment options
by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld
Although technology continues to enhance the customer experience, retailers are still guarded when it comes to embracing upgraded payment options.
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April's higher shopping rates doesn't equal sales growth
May 11, 2015
Traffic rebounded, while cautious spending lingered in April.
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NRF: Consumer spending on moms to skyrocket
by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld
Consumers will spend more than $20 billion on their moms this Mother's Day.
read nowMacy's using social media to help 'mom-approved' charities
May 7, 2015
Macy's Thank-A-Mom movement has the hashtag #MacysLovesMoms and gives to "mom-approved" charities.
read nowRetailers worldwide lose $1.75 trillion
May 7, 2015
IHL Group reports retailers worldwide lose $1.75 trillion annually due to the cost of overstocks, out-of-stocks and returns.
read nowJCPenney expands Sephora presence
May 5, 2015
JCPenney introduced this week the SEPHORA product line to 25 additional stores, enabling the beauty retailer to enter smaller markets.
read nowJCPenney tabs West as chief customer and marketing officer
May 1, 2015
JCPenney announced that Mary Beth West will join the company's executive leadership team as executive vice president and chief customer and marketing officer.
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