Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 7:00AM 1 Reference It’s unlikely 2013 will contain any revolutionary or ground-breaking advancements in technology, social media or even the nexus of the two. On the other hand, there are some trends that will make a big difference “next year.” If you’ve been paying attention you may already know what they are…
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 8:00AM 1 Reference The holiday shopping season is a make-or-break period when a retailer’s long-term fortunes — or misfortunes — come into sharp relief, like up-and-comer Uniqlo; cement a bonafide comeback, such as the Gap; and perhaps reverse a losing streak — think Sears, Best Buy and J.C. Penney…
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 8:00AM 1 Reference Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday. With technology spearheading a change in shopping patterns, these aren’t standalone gimmicks any more. “It’s clear that sales volume is getting shifted with the pie not necessarily growing.”…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 8:00AM 2 References THE APPS RETAILERS HOPE YOU’LL TAP THIS BLACK FRIDAY Showrooming isn’t the only thing going on. Smartphones have tunneled their way into nearly every dimension of daily life, a reality some of the biggest forces in retail seem to be confronting head-on this holiday season.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8:00AM 1 Reference The re-election of President Barack Obama could unleash pent-up spending among women, minorities and Millennials…
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