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As the ‘Instagram Effect’ Grips Gen Z, Consumers Spend $830 Billion on Them

A new report from Fung Global Retail & Technology unlocks the secrets of Gen Z spending.

Robotic Handbag Curbs Impulse Spending

A robotic handbag keeps owners from unplanned purchases by lighting up and even locking shut.

As Retail Readies for Fall, Providers Tout Solutions to Boost Sales

The fall and holiday selling season brings back memories of painful returns — for retailers as well as…

Retail Tech and Data Investments Key, but Strategies are Paramount

Inventory and fulfillment planning is essential as well as adopting online strategies informed by data…

Amid Concerns Over Brexit, China, Fashion Retail Opportunities Abound

Carol Lapidus, partner and national leader for the consumer products industry at RSM U.S. LLP, explains.

Mood Media’s Latest Lets Shoppers Control In-store Playlist

The company said the most popular songs chosen by shoppers will rise to the top of the playlist.

Think Tank: How Mobile Tech Is Evolving Luxury’s ‘Clienteling’ Model

Stephan Schambach, founder and chief executive officer of NewStore explains.

KPMG Report: Cyber Attacks Eroding Consumer Loyalty

The survey found that 89 percent of retailers have experienced a breach in the past two years.

Abercrombie, Urban and Guess Best-Positioned for Fall Selling Season, Analyst Says

The pricing study is conducted monthly by Wunderlich Securities.

L.E.K.’s Jon Weber Dissects the Consumer Mind-set

Jon Weber is managing director and partner in L.E.K.'s Boston office where he heads the firm's retail and…

Consumer Sector Buoyed by Strong Profits, But Retail Volatility Continues

In regard to earnings, the consumer discretionary sector has outperformed all other sectors tracked by the…

Stein Mart Relaunches Web Site With More Personalized Features

The relaunch includes improved navigation and a more "responsive design" as well as one-page checkout.

Shares of Kohl’s Jump on Bullish Analyst Report

Later in the afternoon, trading volume had cooled — but the stock was still trading up 0.9 percent to…

Think Tank: A Eulogy for Omnichannel: 2003-2016

Amit Sharma is chief executive officer of shipping start-up Narvar, which works with The Limited, Adidas, and…

Finding Opportunities Among Fashion Brand-Avoiding Millennials

Gary Wassner, ceo of Hilldun, discusses the impact of Millennial preferences, the growth of new businesses…