Report: Gen Y Will Spend Us Into Recovery
March 15, 2010 – 12:03 pm | No Comment

Don’t look to Baby Boomers to lead the way in consumer spending in the months ahead. A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Retail Forward, owned by Kantar Retail, says that this recovery — unlike those in last few decades — will be shaped by the values of tech-loving Gen Y, and to a lesser degree, affluent members of Gen X.

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Report: Gen Y Will Spend Us Into Recovery
March 15, 2010 – 12:03 pm | No Comment
Report: Gen Y Will Spend Us Into Recovery

Don’t look to Baby Boomers to lead the way in consumer spending in the months ahead. A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Retail Forward, owned by Kantar Retail, says that this recovery — unlike those in last few decades — will be shaped by the values of tech-loving Gen Y, and to a lesser degree, affluent members of Gen X.

Independent artisans are crowding onto the Web
March 1, 2010 – 10:13 am | No Comment
Independent artisans are crowding onto the Web

Lure of a global marketplace has craftspeople competing for shoppers through such sites as Etsy.com, Artfire.com and 1000 Markets.

Emotions will unlock your wallet, study finds
February 25, 2010 – 9:47 am | No Comment
Emotions will unlock your wallet, study finds

Imagine getting a promotion and being publicly praised by the boss for your hard work. On the way home, do you buy a fancy watch or comfy couch?

NBA, Adidas Set Up Courts In Malls
February 25, 2010 – 9:45 am | No Comment
NBA, Adidas Set Up Courts In Malls

Adidas and the National Basketball Association are hitting the malls. Adidas, which is the league’s official uniform provider, has inked a deal with the NBA and mall-based retailer Champs Sports for an “Official NBA Shop at Champs Sports.” The NBA Shop will debut in 69 Champs Sports stores this month and will be in the remaining 486 Champs Sports stores nationwide by the start of the 2010-11 NBA season, per the companies.

As Retail Sales Climb, Consumers Stay Glum
February 16, 2010 – 9:13 am | No Comment
As Retail Sales Climb, Consumers Stay Glum

Retail sales rose in January as consumers bought more electronics and appliances, but a separate consumer-sentiment index fell in February, highlighting the mixed signals coming from the economy.

ABC2News: Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
February 12, 2010 – 5:04 pm | No Comment
ABC2News: Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

If you want to make your sweetheart fall in love with you all over again (or for the first time), you have to find them the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. The perfect gift should be thoughtful and exciting, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. Christine Carter, owner of Epps Consulting did all of the dirty work for you! She found some of the most creative gifts on the planet!

Snowstorm heaps more economic misery on stores
February 10, 2010 – 11:58 am | No Comment
Snowstorm heaps more economic misery on stores

In the long run, the record snowfall that has assailed the Washington region will go down as a mere blip in an economic landscape dominated by the recession, the experts say. But that is cold comfort to many local businesses forced to shut down and dig out over the weekend just as they hoped to turn the corner toward recovery.

Valentines to hold back on spending
February 1, 2010 – 7:38 am | One Comment
Valentines to hold back on spending

Love is less in the air for couples this Valentine’s day, as many curb spending on each other, and instead open their wallets for family, friends, co-workers and even pets, a survey said today.

NRF Forecasts 2.5% Increase in Retail Sales for 2010
January 27, 2010 – 7:33 am | No Comment
NRF Forecasts 2.5% Increase in Retail Sales for 2010

The National Retail Federation released its 2010 economic forecast today, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 2.5 percent from last year.

Haiti earthquake threatens fashion industry
January 22, 2010 – 10:20 am | No Comment
Haiti earthquake threatens fashion industry

Haiti’s devastating earthquake has crippled the country’s garment industry, a growing source of jobs and exports and a vital link in trade with South Florida.

JoS. A. Bank to Expand into Tuxedo Rental Business
January 7, 2010 – 11:16 am | Comments Off
JoS. A. Bank to Expand into Tuxedo Rental Business

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. announced that the company will be expanding into the tuxedo rental business.

Fashion forecasts for 2010
January 4, 2010 – 1:35 pm | No Comment
Fashion forecasts for 2010

The new year will bring a mix of the familiar (Forever 21 and home shopping networks) and the new (Brazil-mania and Alice in Wonderland tie-ins).

Social media websites strengthened holiday season for retailers
January 1, 2010 – 3:04 pm | No Comment
Social media websites strengthened holiday season for retailers

Holiday retail sales might have staved off a visit from the Grinch thanks in part to social media.

ABC2News: Returning Gifts
December 22, 2009 – 9:33 am | No Comment
ABC2News: Returning Gifts

What are the state laws when it comes to returning merchandise? Find out right here as Christine Carter speaks with Megan of ABC2News on Good Morning Maryland.

2009 Buyers Undeterred by Snow Storm
December 21, 2009 – 12:36 pm | One Comment
2009 Buyers Undeterred by Snow Storm

A massive snowstorm slammed much of the eastern U.S., chilling but not dashing retailers’ hopes for strong sales in the final days before Christmas.

Gift Receipts No Longer A Faux Pas
December 14, 2009 – 1:01 pm | No Comment
Gift Receipts No Longer A Faux Pas

Alert the followers of Emily Post. And tell other authors of famous etiquette books that it’s time to update some of the rules: Including a sales receipt with a holiday gift is no longer as gauche as eating your salad with the wrong fork or ordering a blush zinfandel at dinner.

Cyber Monday Sales Rise 16% in U.S.
December 8, 2009 – 11:29 am | No Comment
Cyber Monday Sales Rise 16% in U.S.

Online sales in the U.S. rose 16 percent today from a year ago as consumers hunted for bargains on Cyber Monday, according to online marketing firm Coremetrics.

Smaller local stores try to keep buyers away from big-chain discounters
November 23, 2009 – 8:53 am | No Comment
Smaller local stores try to keep buyers away from big-chain discounters

Quirky, distinctive local stores always need to stay nimble to survive and thrive in the very competitive world of retail. This year, they face two additional big challenges posed by the recession. One is that shoppers will spend less this holiday season, and the other is that conditions for many are so dire that more people will shop at big-chain discounters.

Retailers Boost Spending on Holiday Advertising
November 11, 2009 – 10:58 am | No Comment
Retailers Boost Spending on Holiday Advertising

Consumers will face an onslaught of elves and jolly snowmen in the coming weeks, as companies such as Target, Wal-Mart Stores and Gap boost their holiday advertising spending beyond last year’s levels.

Last Call for All MD/DC/VA Retailers!
November 3, 2009 – 8:17 am | No Comment
Last Call for All MD/DC/VA Retailers!

We’re scheduling our television appearances for November and December 2009, and we need your help! Be on TV!