Marketing and Consumer Behavior
Store Openings Lift Inditex Profits in Qtr.
Inditex, the Spanish retailer that runs the Zara chain, on Wednesday reported better-than-expected third-quarter profits, but disappointing sales as...
— Dec 13, 2007
'Green Monday' Bolsters Online Seasonal Business
The second Monday of December has been the biggest shopping day for online retailers, and this year appears to have been no different.
— Dec 13, 2007
In Brief: American Apparel Deal Set to Close... Fila Signs Szavay...
A year after announcing plans to acquire vertical manufacturer and retailer American Apparel, New York investment firm Endeavor Acquisition Corp. said its...
— Dec 12, 2007
Gift Cards Are Hot (So Are Fakes)
Consumers are expected to dish out $26 billion to $30 billion on gift cards this holiday season, but there's a potential downside to their success:...
— Dec 12, 2007
Singing Holiday Blues: European Retailers On Edge About Season
Just like their U.S. counterparts, European retailers are waiting to see whether the holiday shopping pageant will be a comedy or a tragedy as the season...
— Dec 12, 2007
Knits: Not Just for Stockings This Holiday
From dresses to leggings and, of course, sweaters, knits are big sellers this holiday.
— Dec 12, 2007
Retailers, Vendors Cheer On Chilly Weather
No one relishes a cold snap like outerwear makers and retailers, so it's no surprise they welcomed the thermometer's recent drop with glee.
— Dec 4, 2007
