Hot Start-Ups: Under 5’10 is resizing clothing for menThe saying “invention is the mother of necessity” couldn’t be more fitting for online start-up Under 5’10. Convenience store operator goes digital with surveillanceSprint Food Stores has taken its anti-theft efforts to the next level with an advanced digital security-camera and recorder system. Deborah Butler on localization The unique qualities of locale must be made even more compelling for experience-hungry consumers. Finding Your Most Profitable Customers: Retail’s data ambition To understand some of the radical ways in which consumer expectations are changing, let’s start with a scenario from the not-so-distant future. Fast-casual giant indirectly targeted in data breach Dunkin’ Brands is the newest company to be caught up in a cyber attack—however, not one that directly targeted its internal systems. Mobile is a priority for shoppers More consumers will be reaching for their smartphones this holiday season. Walmart leads in holiday ad spend but Amazon coming up fast Amazon is doubling down on national TV ads even as Walmart and Target are cutting back. When did the most Black Friday weekend sales really occur? Online transactions rose during Thanksgiving weekend, however that’s not when the strongest growth happened. The global countries with the highest Black Friday weekend sales are… The Black Friday weekend shopping event is no longer confined to the U.S. And outside of our borders, it’s more popular than Cyber Monday. It’s beginning to look like a mobile Christmas More consumers kicked off their holiday shopping through mobile devices and social media. Analysis: Abercrombie recovery program remains on track On the surface, this looks to be a rather disappointing set of results from Abercrombie & Fitch. Victoria’s Secret gets a lift—in consumer perception Consumers are feeling a bit better about Victoria’s Secret. First Previous 212 213 214 215 216 Next Last
