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U.S. retail sales slipped again in June
Julia Coronado Jul 16, 2012
Reports from the Commerce Department show that retail sales are down for the third straight month. They slipped a half percent in June.
Mixed response from retailers over credit card settlement
Jeremy Hobson Jul 16, 2012
Major credit card companies -- Visa and Mastercard -- as well as big banks have agreed to pay more than $7 billion to retailers to compensate for alleged price fixing of credit card fees. Some retailers think the settlement does not go far enough to protect retailers and consumers.
U.S. Army cuts NASCAR ties
Bob Moon Jul 11, 2012
Congressional critics say the recruiting money used to sponsor sporting events like Stewart-Haas Racing could be spent more effectively.
Neiman Marcus and Target will sell the same thing
Kai Ryssdal Jul 10, 2012
The high-end and lower-end retailers team up to sell the same designer items at the same prices at both stores. Why? We ask innovative consultant, Debra Kaye.
Brand ink: Companies explore tattoo marketing
Ann Heppermann Jul 5, 2012
Tattoo giveaways are cropping up as the latest trend in brand marketing. Unlike free T-shirts or hats with brand images, in this case the logo stays -- forever.
Retailers report disappointing June sales data
Jeff Horwich Jul 5, 2012
Amidst glimpses of positive economic indicators, dismal consumer confidence continues as retail sales figures are down for chain stores in June.
Marketers start to make sense of Big Data
Stacey Vanek Smith Jun 26, 2012
Online travel site Orbitz offers pricier hotels to Apple computer users after data shows they tend to pay more than Windows PC owners.
Cosmetics for men a growing market
Jeff Horwich Jun 25, 2012
One of the fastest growing segments of the cosmetics market is actually products geared towards men. According to the research firm Mintel, sales of men's toiletries could hit $3.2 billion by 2016.
Merck under fire for marketing meds to kids
Sally Herships Jun 21, 2012
Merck's use of cartoon animals from “Madagascar 3” prompts complaint that grape-flavored Claritin allergy medicine could be confused for candy.
Can Nokia's freebies build brand loyalty?
Mitchell Hartman Jun 15, 2012
Nokia puts giveaways to the test with free smartphones for first-year students at Seton Hall University.
