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Terrorism, Political Violence Outlook Is Dimmer for 2017
The report from Aon and global risk consultancy firm The Risk Advisory Group sees political turmoil also…
Study Finds Short-Fused Gen Z Quick to Hang Up on Service Calls
Marchex developed the analysis from 2.3 million consumer phone calls to U.S. businesses.
Shoppers Slowly Warm to Spending on Social Media
Consumers are adjusting to the idea of buying products directly from social media.
As Global Luxury Market Bottoms Out, Chinese Consumers Remain Key
At 31 percent, the Chinese consumer makes up the lion's share of global luxury spending.
Apple: Don’t Take This Personally, But Wearables Are Often Abandoned
A new survey conducted by Gartner examines consumer attitudes toward fitness trackers and smartwatches.
Citi Retail Services Taps Former GE Exec for Commercial Credit Card Role
The company named Keith Burks as its new "head of commercial cards."
Think Tank: What Digital Brands Need to Know Before Partnering With Big Retail
Sonya Brown, general partner of Norwest Venture Partners, explains.
Expectations of Tax Cuts Under Trump Administration Good for Retailers
Wage growth would also help fuel consumption.
Retailers, Fashion Brands to Go Deep With AI, Expand ‘Lifestyle’ Positioning
Big data firm Edited analyzed more than 520 million products online to determine trends for 2017.
Kohl’s, Old Navy Tops in ABX Ad Effectiveness Ranking for November
The top retailers who are tracked ran 574 news ads during the month.
Consumers Spend More of Rising Incomes in October
American incomes are rising, and consumers have started to spend more of it.
Think Tank: Data and the Art of Curating Meaningful Retail Journeys
Linda Shea, global managing director of customer strategies and Chris Robson, chief innovation officer, at…
G-III is Latest Victim of Climate Change as Fund Managers Chill to Sector
Analysts reduce price target on share of the company as it pulls back on outerwear.
In an E-Commerce Marketplace, the Aisles Are Endless
Retailers are clamoring to take a stake in this trend, but not to compete with Amazon (maybe).
In ‘Predictions’ Report, Analyst Calls for Retail Transformations
Leslie Hand, vice president at IDC Retail Insights, offers an outlook through 2019.