Trends and Analysis
March Results Leave Stores Cold
Monthly comparable-store sales results are weak after a frustrating battle with the calendar, weather and prior-year results.
— Apr 11, 2013
Mike Ullman in Race Against Time at J.C. Penney
William Ackman is sticking by the retailer — which might help buy some time for the new chief executive.
— Apr 10, 2013
Luxe Searches Post Big Gains in Brazil
While interest in luxury brands in the country is keen and growing, barriers to entry continue to force Brazilians' upscale purchases to take place abroad.
— Apr 9, 2013
Study: Chinese Top Travel Spenders
Chinese tourists going abroad have surpassed Germans and Americans as the world’s top international travel spenders.
— Apr 5, 2013
Retail Jobs Decline in March
Drop stems from cuts at specialty stores and is first since June.
— Apr 5, 2013
Contemporary Heats Up in Japan
A flurry of activity is occurring within this segment, which taps into Japanese consumers’ penchant for strong design at an accessible price point.
— Apr 3, 2013
Target Bests Wal-Mart, Best Buy Among Mobile Shoppers
Retailer scores highest in both ranking of shopping experiences and likelihood to recommend to others, a new study finds.
— Apr 2, 2013
