Lowe’s scores touchdown in big NFL dealIt’s a first and 10 for Lowe’s, which is taking over as the National Football League’s official home improvement sponsor. H&M teams up with ride service for a good causeH&M is giving free ride to New Yorkers who want to do their part for the environment. Third parties, SMBs thrive on Amazon Stores Some interesting sales trends emerged on the Amazon site during 2018. Five Pillars that Give Direct to Consumer Brands an Edge A host of new brands and business models have carved out market share from long-standing players – those focusing on a more direct to consumer model are at the forefront of this. Study: Music, visuals and scent critical to in-store experience When it comes to choosing in-store shopping over online, a store’s atmosphere is key. Amazon pilots free sample program Amazon is an innovative retailer, but is willing to use old-fashioned promotional techniques. CSA Exclusive: Q&A with upscale menswear retailer Alton Lane Founder Colin Hunter discusses Alton Lane’s new subscription service and how it enables the company to better serve its customer base. Mastercard logo to go nameless Mastercard is reinventing its logo for the digital age. Holiday sales strongest in six years It was a happy holiday for the nation’s retailers — at least according to early data. JLL: Big chunk of holiday spending still up for grabs Consumers still have a lot of holiday shopping left to do — and that bodes well for brick-and-mortar stores. First Previous 160 161 162 163 164 Next Last