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June 5, 2013
Vera Bradley refines pricing, marketing with online insight

Specialty retailer Vera Bradley has helped boost the revenue and margins generated by its recently launched line of baby accessories by obtaining advance insight from consumers about what they would pay for certain products and also what features most interested them.

May 16, 2013
Deloitte: Stable economic fundamentals keep consumer spending outlook on track

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) dipped slightly in April, primarily due to an increase in the tax rate, while other economic fundamentals remain steady.

April 15, 2013
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index holds steady

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index ticked down slightly in March, but has remained relatively steady with a reading over 4.0 the past five months.

January 22, 2013
Walgreens enters into partnership with SCIO Health Analytics

SCIO Health Analytics, a health analytics services company, has entered into a relationship with Walgreens to help employers gain maximum return on investment through worksite health centers and wellness programs, identifying opportunities to improve workforce health while also reducing costs.

November 16, 2012
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index rose sharply in October

Deloitte reported that its Consumer Spending Index rose sharply in October, primarily due to the significant increase in new home prices.

November 8, 2012
The Birth of a Trend: Using Social Analytics to Predict Trends

By Dr. Trevor Davis, IBM Global Business Services

November 1, 2012
Kronos Retail Labor Index reaches highest level since August 2008

The ratio of retail hires to applicants has gone up to the highest number since August 2008, rising to 4.8% in October, according to the Kronos Retail Labor Index.

October 15, 2012
Deloitte: Consumer spending index rose in September

Deloitte’s Consumer Spending Index rose in September, aided by a near 11% gain in home prices.

October 5, 2012
Kronos: Fewer people applying for retail jobs

Chelmsford, Mass. -- The Kronos Retail Labor Index (RLI) rose to 4.5% in September, the highest reading in four years. (The Index is defined as the ratio of hires to applications within a given month, expressed as a percentage. A level of 3.0% means that for every 100 applications received, three hires occurred.)

September 25, 2012
Belle Foods selects Vestcom’s healthyAisles for in-store nutrition program

Shelf-edge communications and marketing services provider Vestcom said that regional supermarket chain Belle Foods has expanded its existing partnership with Vestcom to promote a customized nutrition program based on the grocer’s health and wellness goals.

August 22, 2012
Walgreens to use Greenway Medical Technologies’ electronic health records chainwide

Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. has entered into a deal with Walgreen Co. whereby the drug store chain will use Greenway’s electronic health records in all of its stores.

June 21, 2012
Retail’s Hottest Emerging Markets

Economic uncertainty throughout Europe and the United States and political instability in the Middle East are putting an increased spotlight on developing markets, which are forging full-speed ahead and show no signs of slowing down, according to the 11th annual Global Retail Development Index by consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

January 31, 2012
Office Depot releases 2011 Corporate Citizenship Report

Office Depot announced Tuesday the release of its 2011 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting its commitment to business, ethics, diversity, environmental sustainability and community.

December 8, 2011
Ten holiday consumer insights from Mintel

With the holiday season in full swing, Mintel, a leading global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence, has looked into its market intelligence to find out just what U.S. consumers do to make their holidays special.

September 26, 2011
A.T. Kearney study sees big opportunity for retailers in aging consumers

Meeting the needs of aging consumers offers retailers and brand marketers a major opportunity going forward, according to a new study by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

September 21, 2011
Walmart to launch global e-commerce empowerment solution for women

Walmart plans to launch a dedicated page on Walmart.com that will feature an assortment of products created by women in nearly two dozen countries, including women who work in cooperatives and own small businesses. Scheduled to be available in spring 2012, products will include jewelry from Guatemala, Thailand and Ethiopia; coffee from Central and South America; and dresses from Kenya.

September 20, 2011
Survey: Bargain hunting part of shopper experience

A survey released Monday by Mintel Inspire found that bargain-hunting has become a desirable pastime among shoppers.

September 1, 2011
O, Supermarkets

When we think of our neighbors to the north in Canada, there are plenty of iconic symbols and traditions that come to mind: hockey, moose and the Mounties to name a few.

May 9, 2011
Unlocking Analytics in the Grocery Channel: How to Connect Data to Decisions and Reconnect with Consumers

Chain Store Age recently conducted a survey of leading grocery executives.

October 12, 2010
ULI report explores factors that will shape urban growth

A new report released Tuesday by the Urban Land Institute uncovered a series of factors...

August 24, 2010
Study finds decline in offshore call centers

The percentage of consumers being funneled to call centers located in a foreign country declined...

January 14, 2010
Report: Consumers more upbeat

Consumers ended 2009 more optimistic than they have been in the past six months as...

September 30, 2009
Urban Magnetism

For every reason not to locate in an urban/downtown project, there are at least...

January 8, 2009
Build-A-Bear Lays Off 27 at HQ

Build-A-Bear workshop eliminated 27 jobs at its St. Louis headquarters on Thursday....

August 24, 2008
Duckwall-ALCO Names New CIO

Duckwall-ALCO Stores announced that Ted Beaith has joined the company as senior VP and CIO....

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