Business failures are on the rise in Britain.
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The law can help struggling firms turn their business around, but stigma around the legal terms may be deterring companies from acting in time.
Influencers, online retail and AI have created a new generation of customers for Sephora.
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Increased confidence from its AI developments, as well as the spending might of the TikTok generation, may have played a role.
Don’t trust. Verify.
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Don’t skimp on your eye safety.
Road to recovery?
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The company has returned to profit by making cuts, but there are things it could do to reinvent itself.
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Despite growing wariness of supermarkets, Australians have an enduring trust for retail brands that sets us apart from other countries.
Money-saving tip for couples: Consider buying these in August instead.
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Coming to grips with the economics of roses can be a thorny issue.
Hyundai and Amazon announced a big partnership in November 2023.
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The ‘everything store’ doesn’t offer every type of car, at least not yet. But a pilot program could still be a step toward online auto sales.
Peering into the past.
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If history had taken another path, bar codes would look dramatically different today.
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The four Cs – convenience, choice, competitive prices and COVID-19 – will decide the retail battle and how it affects the structure and function of our cities.
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Boxing Day has its origins in the Middle Ages and had nothing to do with post-Christmas sales. It is facing further change with the popularity of online shopping.
High prices for groceries, housing and entertainment are leaving shoppers with reduced funds as the holiday season descends upon us.
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There are a number of ways shoppers can resist the temptation of expensive gift options that might strain their budgets this holiday season.
Merchandise is locked in cases to guard against theft in a Target store in New York City on Sept. 23, 2023.
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Shoplifting has been hyped as a driver of chain-store closures, but did these companies ever really understand urban environments in the first place?
Shoppers are looking for value this holiday season.
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With the state of the economy unclear, shoppers seem hesitant to get too festive, too fast.
Walmart has embraced checkout charity.
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Middle-class consumers and shoppers of color give the most this way.
People tend to ‘panic buy’ in times of crisis, which often leads to shortages of essential items.
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Understanding the traits of different customer groups can help shoppers and businesses serve their communities more ethically and effectively, especially in times of crisis.
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Different shoppers have different priorities, but some shops and services are ranked as important across the board.
Cutting back on pricier food items and focusing on more affordable staple foods could help consumers deal with rising food costs, but these strategies affect brand loyalty.
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Once a cornerstone for many food retailers, brand loyalty is eroding as consumers prioritize cost savings over long-term brand relationships.
A person walks along a path in Iqaluit on March 6, 2019.
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New research about the Nutrition North Canada program shows that the subsidy is not being fully passed on to consumers.
A sign advertises retail spaces for lease at Union Square in San Francisco on June 21, 2023.
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Developers have overbuilt office and commercial space in US cities for decades. Now, in the wake of pandemic shutdowns, many downtowns face hard choices about the future.
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More time to buy Christmas products could be a good thing for both consumers and brands.