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July 18, 2012 by ckatarsky
About 56% of Americans plan to spend at least as much, if not significantly more, on back-to-school shopping trips this year compared to the previous year.
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June 18, 2012 by ckatarsky
The consumer price index dropped 0.3% in May — the biggest drop in three years, and lower than economists’ predictions.
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May 17, 2012 by ckatarsky
The reasons customers buy from your store and not another — or one product over another — don’t stay static through time. To stay competitive, retailers have to keep on top of customers’ changing needs.
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March 14, 2012 by Renee Cocchi
Daily deal websites have been getting a bad rap for a while now. But times may be changing for them.
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February 14, 2012 by Renee Cocchi

Guess which retailer got the highest marks in Consumer Report’s survey of the nation’s 10 major retail chain stores?
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February 10, 2012 by Renee Cocchi
Looks like retailers should be feeling the love this Valentine’s Day! Here’s why:
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November 16, 2011 by Renee Cocchi
For the third year in a row one retailer has taken the top seat!
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November 1, 2011 by Renee Cocchi

Consumers over 60 are the fastest growing age group! If you want to get them to buy, you have to meet their specific wants and needs!
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October 18, 2011 by Renee Cocchi

So what two areas have seen the most significant increases in retail theft?
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October 3, 2011 by Renee Cocchi
The answer to that question is an easy one. Here’s a hint: They work for you.
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September 2, 2011 by Penelope Miller
Drumroll, please! The top five digital retailers are ….
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August 30, 2011 by Renee Cocchi

Here’s a little quiz for retailers. True or False? More than 40% of consumers say they won’t buy a brand if they can’t find information about it online.
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August 19, 2011 by Renee Cocchi
Which is better in the eyes of your customers: a one-time big discount or regular discounts?
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August 10, 2011 by Renee Cocchi
Is talking on smart phones taking a back seat to texting and emailing?
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August 8, 2011 by Renee Cocchi
So what’s the word when it comes to back-to-school spending? Is it going to be up from last year or down?
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June 29, 2011 by Renee Cocchi
Most retailers know that keeping the lines of communication open within their company is vital to their success. However, that doesn’t happen very often — at least that’s what a new study found.
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June 28, 2011 by Penelope Miller

If you have retail locations in these cities, you might want to beef up security …
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June 22, 2011 by Penelope Miller
Staff and security cutbacks might’ve saved retailers a few bucks in the past – but they’re paying for it now as theft rates spike.
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June 20, 2011 by Penelope Miller
The numbers are in: Customers are sick of poor customer service – and it’s hurting retail sales.
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May 27, 2011 by Penelope Miller
Even though retailers and marketers alike have been jumping on the social media bandwagon, new research says that may be a mistake.
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