The Macroeconomic Outlook for U.S. Retail: Decoupling from the World
27 Jan 2012
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What will it take to sustain a healthy pace of U.S. economic and retail growth in 2012? The U.S. economy will have to generate enough momentum on its own to lift itself away from—i.e., decouple itself from—the global forces that are likely to slow it down.
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Date: 27 Jan 2012
| Time: 11:00 AM EST
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The Club Hub: A Greener BJ’s on the Horizon?
26 Jan 2012 / By: Sara Altukhaim
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BJ's recently opened Ithaca, NY, club marks key "green" firsts for the retailer, including its first electric car charging station and a broader assortment of organic and all-natural food. BJ's also installed a more efficient lighting system.
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Is Target Forgetting its Expect More Roots?
26 Jan 2012 / By: Amy Koo
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The recent Target coverage about the letter it sent to vendors mostly focused on how Target is using price defensive strategies, such as price cuts or exclusives, to battle retailers like Amazon. However, these tactics don’t address Target’s ...
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Can Lowe’s Stand Out in the Crowded Smart Home Market?
24 Jan 2012 / By: Laura Kennedy
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This month Lowe’s announced it will enter the hot smart home market by mid-year with the launch of its home management program called Iris. The retailer hasn’t shared too many details on the system—based on technology ...
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Six Trends in Print Circulars
24 Jan 2012 /
By: Robin Sherk /
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Traditional print circulars are the mainstay of how many retailers reach and attract shoppers. Almost 50% of shoppers report looking at print circulars for an intended shopping trip compared to only about 25% who say they look at the online version. ...
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