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01/31/2013 - 11:54
Hhgregg pauses video to pursue other categories

Lackluster performance in the video space ontinues to impact Hhgregg's sales and earnings results, causing the retailer to focus on more lucrative categories.

01/30/2013 - 19:21
Consumables boost Tractor Supply sales in Q4

Tractor Supply Company reported that net sales for the fourth quarter increased to $1.29 billion, or 3.7% over the prior year's 14-week period.

01/30/2013 - 18:12
Consumer confidence hits new low

Consumer confidence in January fell to its lowest point since November 2011, according to the Conference Board.

01/30/2013 - 15:35
New grocery concept offers relief to Pa. food desert

Limited access to healthy, affordable food choices, is an oft-cited reason for poor food habits among the nation's less fortunate.

01/30/2013 - 12:33
Amazon, Target, Lowe's have consumers buzzing

Amazon, which gained attention for its expanded Kindle line and growing e-commerce footprint, captured the second spot on BrandIndex's list of most buzzed about U.S. brands for 2012.

01/30/2013 - 12:15
Safeway, ExxonMobil make gas buying more rewarding

Safeway is offering its customers the ability to earn reward points redeemable at participating Exxon or Mobil gas stations.

01/29/2013 - 18:57
Artisanal, automation among future consumer trends

An appreciation for human-crafted goods and growth in automated payment solutions are among the trends Mintel predicts will be impacting consumer behavior in the next five to 10 years.

01/29/2013 - 18:03
Ikea raise $12M for UNICEF

The Ikea Foundation, with the help of its customers and employees, have donated $12 million to UNICEF and Save the Children for projects that will help create opportunities for children to have access to a quality education.

01/29/2013 - 17:19
NRF chief applauds Congress on immigration efforts

National Retail Federation president and CEO Matthew Shay has issued the following statement in support of immigration reform

01/29/2013 - 11:06
Digitizing the retail space

Developments in portable technologies of all kinds have created an increasingly connected world. Aside from the obvious ubiquity of mobile phones (there are nearly six billion of them in use today), everyday objects from pedometers to thermostats are being infused with digital technologies, and networked to one another.

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