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  • Infographic: Mobile is everywhere

    Mobile devices are becoming the norm for every facet of consumers’ lives, including shopping.

    According to a new infographic from membership-based retailer DirectBuy, 29% of U.S. adults describe their smartphone as something they can’t live without, 44% sleep with a smartphone by their bed to avoid missing notifications, and 67% check smartphones for notifications even without receiving some type of notification.

  • Amazon.com targets fake reviewers in lawsuit

    Amazon.com Inc. is suing more than 1,000 people for writing fake product reviews on its website. Defendants are misleading Amazon’s customers and tarnishing Amazon’s brand for their own profit and the profit of a handful of dishonest sellers and manufacturers,” according to a complaint filed Friday in a Seattle court. (USA Today)

  • Tanger Outlets announces grand opening of newest outlets

    Southaven, Miss. -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers and Poag Shopping Centers will celebrate the Grand Opening of Tanger Outlets Southaven located in Southaven, Mississippi, on Nov. 20.

    The Center will feature over 70 brand name and designer outlet retailers including: Ann Taylor, Gap factory outlet, White House | Black Market, Banana Republic, Columbia Sportswear Company, J.Crew, Loft, Under Armour, Skechers, Pandora, Carter's, Tommy Hilfiger and more.

  • The hipster hardware store that has Home Depot scared

    An Austin, Tex.-based hardware store has the big boxes taking notice.

    Who else has a Container zStore founder, an exclusive deal with Tesla, and fans who like its earth-friendly mission to be the Whole Foods of the DIY set.

    Read more about TreeHouse by clicking here.

     

  • Tommy Hilfiger embraces in-store virtual reality

    Retailers who still think virtual reality is just for hard-core gamers should think again.

    In another example of how physical retailers are employing state-of-the-art technology to remain engaging — and relevant — in a digital age, specialty apparel powerhouse Tommy Hilfiger on Tuesday became the first major retailer to employ virtual reality in its stores. The technology offers shoppers who otherwise might never attend a runway show a chance to view close-up and personal the fall runway show of the Hilfiger Collection.

  • Lush on the Move: Cosmetics firm to relocate stores in U.S., Canada, to bigger spaces

    From its artisan-looking shops and grocery-styled product displays to its ethical sourcing and activist ethos, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics has always marched to the beat of a different drummer.
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  • ShopperTrak: Holiday sales to rise 2.4%

    Price-conscious consumers looking for a good deal are expected to fuel a sales surge on Black Friday, but not enough to lift overall holiday sales higher than last year, according to ShopperTrak.

    The analytics firm predicts that Black Friday 2015 will surpass Black Friday 2014 due to the shopper who is motivated by sales and exhibits a growing tendency toward shopping earlier. In addition, an early Hanukkah, which begins 10 days sooner this year than last, will generate November sales at the expense of December.

  • Express curates menswear site

    Express is partnering with 17 specialty men’s apparel brands to launch a new e-commerce site.

    The exclusive online-only shop will launch on express.com beginning October 2015 and will feature brands including Creative Recreation, Havaianas, Timex, Robert Mason and more. Product categories will include footwear, watches, bags & small leather accessories, electronics, small accessories & giftables and jewelry.

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