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Amazon earnings reveal big sales, accomplishments across business lines
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Amazon had a good second quarter, and leaders said it proved once again the retailer’s motto of great prices, shopping convenience and putting the customer…
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Girl 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.
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Google mobile buy button move is all about helping consumers, retailers
July 22, 2015
Search giant Google not only wants its users to find what they need but buy what they need without leaving its website.
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Back to School: Sales to dip nearly 10% despite other economy gains
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Despite positive economic moves in the housing and job markets, the retail back-to-school sales season won't be as robust as last year. Overall, however…
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PayPal officially separates from eBay
July 20, 2015
PayPal previously was listed on the Nasdaq under the same ticker symbol "PYPL" before it was acquired by eBay Inc. in 2002 for $1.5 billion.
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Bait, tackle retailers reel in $2.3B for US economy
July 20, 2015
The small to mid-sized marine recreational industry is proving to be a big retail boost for the economy, reeling in $2.3 billion in 2013.
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Back to School: Not too early to start planning as new trends factor into strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this first part of a 10-part series on back-to-school retail strategies experts offer up insight on new trends and why you need to start planning for the…
read nowRetailers hiring on a growth path, 50K new June jobs
July 2, 2015
The U.S. business segment is growing with 237,000 jobs added in June.
read nowReport: Sandwiches still rule menus, homes
July 2, 2015
Roughly 79 percent of all adults have eaten a sandwich in the past seven days, according to data published in the all-new Packaged Facts report, "Sandwiches…
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Consumer spend enjoys growth spurt due to lower gas prices, job market stability
June 27, 2015
Here is some good news as the last full week of June arrives and the big summer retail holiday weekend, July 4, looms ahead: consumers spent more money in May…
read nowRetail, foodservice sales see May surge
June 12, 2015
U.S. retail and food services sales for May hit $444.9 billion, an increase of 1.2 percent from the previous month, and 2.7 percent above May 2014, according…
read nowFacebook, Google top list of best retailers to work for
June 4, 2015
Facebook topped Business Insider's 2015 list of the best companies to work for in America
read nowReport: Minority retail employees make less than white colleagues
June 3, 2015
Black and Latino full-time employees working in retail make about 25 percent less than their white counterparts.
read nowNRF: Obama’s overtime rules will 'hollow out' management jobs
May 19, 2015
The Obama Administration’s plan to revise federal overtime regulations would likely “hollow out” low- and mid-level management positions in the restaurant and…
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Generation gap narrowing when it comes to customer service
May 14, 2015
New research shows there is no secret formula for serving millennials who have higher expectations.
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EMV shift could also shift NFC payments adoption
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
With about six months to go before merchants have to make the switch to POS terminals that accept chip cards, some industry executives are expecting proximity…
read nowMillennials aren't loyal to fashion brands, and almost half say that's not going to change
April 9, 2015
Recent study says 45 percent expect to abandon their current favorite within two years, while others cite innovation and uniqueness as factors that could…
read nowNetworld Media publisher named among 'Top Women in Media' in Folio: awards
April 8, 2015
The annual list includes publishing executives who have 'fearlessly moved their brands, teams and companies in new directions,' according to the sponsor.
read nowStudy finds that customers want to help brands succeed
April 2, 2015
According to InMoment, the strongest theme consumers expressed was their desire to be valued by the brands they support.
read nowSurvey says: Consumers more motivated by loyalty programs than ever
March 31, 2015
Enrollment levels in consumer loyalty programs have reached an all-time high as consumers continue to consider them valuable and credit them with influencing…
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