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December 7, 2010

BROOKLYN, Ohio — Getting the most from the card category depends not only on the right merchandise, but also on the right merchandising. Outposting and signage can have a big impact on the department.


December 6, 2010

Consumers see smart phones as future personal, coupon-clipping shopper assistants, a global survey released Monday by Accenture found.

NEW YORK — Consumers see smart phones as future personal, coupon-clipping shopper assistants, a global survey released Monday by Accenture found. According to the survey, 79% of smart-phone users would find it useful to download money-off coupons to their phones, and 73% of those shoppers would be receptive to being pinged with instant money-off coupons as they passed by an item in a store.

November 22, 2010

Consumers shopping this Black Friday will spend in a “mindful manner,” according to a new...

November 22, 2010

Consumers shopping this Black Friday will spend in a “mindful manner" ...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. Consumers shopping this Black Friday will spend in a “mindful manner,” according to a new Nielsen survey.

While 1-in-5 Americans confirmed they will shop on Black Friday, 61% of those surveyed said that they only planned to spend $100 to $500, and 60% of those surveyed will be armed with a shopping list. Other findings included:

  • Of the 19% of Americans planning to shop Black Friday, 10% will be shopping Black Friday for the first time;

November 21, 2010

Mobile shoppers will account for nearly one-third of the money spent this holiday season by...

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. Mobile shoppers will account for nearly one-third of the money spent this holiday season by U.S. consumers, according to IDC Retail Insights.

November 14, 2010

At a time when consumer takeaway is low and financial resources are limited, retailers and...

CHICAGO — At a time when consumer takeaway is low and financial resources are limited, retailers and suppliers need to dig beneath the surface to find creative ways to grow sales; it’s about exploring your hidden assets. And it was a key takeaway of a recent Elevation Forum meeting, held here last month.

November 2, 2010

Retailers can look to last-minute holiday shoppers to bring in the big bucks, according to...

October 24, 2010

Many retail CFOs are adjusting their outlooks as the holiday season approaches, according to a...

October 21, 2010

In this lackluster economy, retailers are fortunate that such vendors as consumer products giant Procter...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT In this lackluster economy, retailers are fortunate that such vendors as consumer products giant Procter & Gamble are investing in ideas like the pop-up store in New York to encourage consumers to try new products and loosen the grip on their wallets and buy.

(THE NEWS: P&G unites innovation with value for multipronged campaign. For the full story, click here)

October 18, 2010

Consumers are a little less concerned about the economy and will be spending a little...

September 27, 2010

Retail merchants incurred more than $139 billion fraud losses during the past year, according to...

September 27, 2010

Consumers will seek value this holiday season and will continue to watch their dollars as...

September 22, 2010

A bipartisan legislation that seeks to prevent organized retail crime is being applauded by the...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. A bipartisan legislation that seeks to prevent organized retail crime is being applauded by the chain pharmacy industry.

The Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010, introduced by Reps. Bobby Scott, D-Va., and Lamar Smith, R-Texas, would create a specific task force within the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute instances involving organized retail crime.

September 20, 2010

Aisle7 on Tuesday announced the availability of the Aisle7 Mobile suite, a collection of customizable...

September 19, 2010

Even in a challenging and rapidly changing marketplace, lower-income shoppers will generate $115 billion in...

September 15, 2010

Mobile commerce provider mShopper has launched a self-service platform for retailers that allows them to...

BOULDER, Colo. Mobile commerce provider mShopper has launched a self-service platform for retailers that allows them to design and launch a customized, feature-packed e-store in under one hour, which can be viewed on any smart phone.

The B2B Mobile Commerce Platform from mShopper allows retailers to create their own account and reach mobile shoppers to drive both traffic and sales.

 

Some of the features found on the platform include:

September 13, 2010

Most consumers stick to their lists when buying groceries, according to new research by the...

September 12, 2010

Hispanic shoppers exhibit a greater shift in shopping behaviors by season in comparison with general...

DENVER Hispanic shoppers exhibit a greater shift in shopping behaviors by season in comparison with general market shoppers, according to a shopper experience study in progress in September by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research, the companies announced.

September 12, 2010

Parents may spend a bit more freely for back-to-school this year, but value still is...

September 1, 2010

The announcement by P&G that it is looking to further expand its Future Friendly platform...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The announcement by P&G that it is looking to further expand its Future Friendly platform in 2011 to now target a reduction in packaging materials, as well as truck and fuel usage, is important on several different levels. Not only does the next phase of the program further solidify P&G's lead role as a consumer packaged goods company that is making a significant impact to better the environment, but, at the retailer level, P&G is expecting to see a boost in powder detergent sales.

August 26, 2010

Shoppers are cutting back on the number of stores they are visiting, concentrating visits on...

August 24, 2010

Midwest grocery store chain Meijer on Wednesday unveiled a new mobile application called "Find-it," which...

August 22, 2010

More consumers are turning to low-cost retailers, discounts and store brands during the back-to-school shopping...

August 22, 2010

SKU rationalization is a hot topic in consumables. With space at a premium, and pressure...

August 16, 2010

For most food, drug and mass merchandise retailers, back-to-school season means doing brisk business in...