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WSL in the Press
- An Apple store is worth as much as the White HouseCNNMoney.com, January 24 2012
- Coach Earnings Preview: Following Tiffany's Scare, Results Could Prove Luxury Still KingInternational Business Times, January 23 2012
- 'Downturn Shoppers' Look to Digital for SavingseMarketer.com, January 19 2012
- Target plans to test Apple mini-stores in 25 of the discount retailer's locationsNY Daily News, January 12 2012
- Marcus Joins WSL Strategic RetailPopDesign.com, January 11 2012
- Tiffany cuts view in warning sign for luxuryMarketWatch, January 10 2012
- Saks Woos Women Back to Clothes After BagsBloomberg News, January 9 2012
- Walgreen goes upscale with new Loop flagshipCrain's New York Business, January 9 2012
- Critical Mass: Value Drives Holiday Beauty SalesWomen's Wear Daily, January 6 2012
- Beauty Roundup: January 6, 2012Women's Wear Daily, January 6 2012
- Holiday retail sales reflect growing wealth gap in U.S.CNNMoney.com, January 5 2012
- Duane Reade expansion threatens mom-and-popsCrain's New York Business, January 1 2012
- Whether retailers like it or not, consumers use smartphones in stores to check pricesInternetRetailer.com, December 31 2011
- This Winter's It-Shoe Comes From Maine; The Worst Fashion Advice of 2011; and More!Glamour.com, December 30 2011
- Getting more, paying less: America's new trend in clothing shoppingAdsaleATA.com, December 30 2011
- LL Bean boot gets a kick from retro trendAssociated Press, December 29 2011
- What You Should Know About Your New Gift Card CreditCardGuide.com, December 29 2011
- Retailers see 11th-hour surge in holiday salesCNNMoney.com, December 28 2011
- Best Retail IT Conferences of 2012Retail Info Systems News, December 27 2011
- Christmas' Happy Return$ - Unwanted Gifts Make Way Today for MegasalesNew York Post, December 26 2011
- Holiday returns to hit record $46 billionCNNMoney.com, December 21 2011
- Online retailing: The mobile allureFinancial Times, December 20 2011
- How are you shopping this holiday season? New research confirms that thrift is the new chicThe Recessionista, December 19 2011
- Holiday Shoppers Aim to SaveHappi.com, December 19 2011
- Consumers "Recession Proof" Their Holiday Shopping ListsAccessories Magazine, December 19 2011
- There's A Shopping App for ThatBeauty Packaging Magazine, December 15 2011
- Smartphones get consumers off the couch and into storesRetailPro.com, December 14 2011
- Retailers hoping shoppers deliver another spending surge before ChristmasDallas Morning News, December 13 2011
- Turbo-Charged Technology: It's Reshaping "Shopping Life"Forbes.com , December 13 2011
- Retailers move with lightning speed to create mobile appsPittsburgh Tribune-Review, December 11 2011
- Smartphone shopping apps can scout out deals and moreIndianapolis Star , December 10 2011
- After years of saving, shoppers treat themselvesUSA Today, December 8 2011
- Mobile apps bringing shopping back to storesNationalJeweler.com, December 7 2011
- New Apps for Mobiles, Social Media Woo Shoppers to Brick-and-Mortar StoresDaily Deal Media, December 6 2011
- Report: New apps and mobile devices drive online shopping decisions back into storesChain Store Age, December 5 2011
- Expo Keynote: CVS Fuels ExtraCare with InnovationShopperMarketingMag.com, December 1 2011
- U.S. Holiday weekend sales surge, Best Buy a winnerReuters, November 28 2011
- Black Friday 2011: Amid Record Turn Out, Low Income Shoppers Sought Deals On Basic NecessitiesThe Huffington Post, November 28 2011
- Midnight Adventures With Black Friday ShoppersForbesWoman, November 25 2011
- Black Friday: Shoppers are already lining upCNNMoney.com, November 23 2011
- 2011 State of the Industry - Fragrance FoundationCosmeticWorld.com, November 22 2011
- They still shop, but not only on Black FridayNewsObserver.com, November 20 2011
- One Holiday At A TimeMarketplace.org , November 17 2011
- Steve Jobs' Other Legacy: How The iStore Reinvented RetailWendy Liebmann - How America Shops - Forbes Blog, November 15 2011
- Walgreen changing foundation of its beauty countersChicago Tribune, November 13 2011
- Wal-Mart iPhone App Now Shopping Just a Tap AwayEyesIn.com, November 13 2011
- Wal-Mart, Apple, others toll out apps for holiday shoppersUSA Today, November 9 2011
- Attention Walmart Shoppers!Marketplace.org , November 4 2011
- Black Friday predications: What should you buy?CNN Money, October 28 2011
- Wal-Mart to Close New York Apparel Office in Focus on BasicsBloomberg News, October 26 2011
- Reinvented by technology: RetailCrain's New York Business, October 16 2011
- Full Speed Ahead at Johnson & JohnsonWomen's Wear Daily, October 14 2011
- Hitting a High NoteWomen's Wear Daily, October 14 2011
- Exclusive: Gap bets on bolder classics to spur turnaroundReuters , October 13 2011
- Wal-Mart Brings in Consultants to Help Keep Its Shelves StockedBloomberg News, October 7 2011
- Time to check out Saks, Tiffany?MSN Money , October 4 2011
- Seven Ways to Avoid Competing On PriceEntrepreneur.com, October 3 2011
- Shrinking to surviveInternet Retailer, September 30 2011
- Beauty Roundup: September 30, 2011Women's Wear Daily, September 30 2011
- Reebok to refund $25M to customers who bought EasyTone, RunTone shoesWashington Post, September 28 2011
- Has the Price King Been Deposed?NRF Stores News, September 22 2011
- Wal-Mart hits a wall - Has the big box giant finally peaked? Maclean's Magazine, September 20 2011
- Target Overpowered by Missoni Buzz: Fashion Fans Crash Website, Storm StoresDailyFinance, September 14 2011
- The Anxiety Gap Women's Wear Daily, September 9 2011
- August retail sales dented, not derailed, by IreneMarketWatch Radio Network, September 1 2011
- Back-to-school tips: Shop late, use WebUPI.com, August 29 2011
- 12 new rules for back-to-school shoppingUSA Today, August 28 2011
- How Apple became the best retailer in AmericaFortune, August 26 2011
- Walmart's DilemmaMass Market Retailers, August 22 2011
- How Walmart's Vaunted 'Loop' Turned Into a Vicious CircleAd Age, August 22 2011
- Wal-Mart Loses EdgeWall Street Journal, August 16 2011
- Bagging a New Style of CustomerWall Street Journal, August 11 2011
- Luxury Sales at RiskWall Street Journal, August 10 2011
- Sales tax holiday starts today, but then whatKansis City Star, August 5 2011
- Study: Wal-Mart Losing Price Edge [PDF] Women's Wear Daily, August 4 2011
- Walmart's Reign as Price King is Over According to New "How America Shops" ReportReuters, August 3 2011
- Walmart Visits Drop 2.6% as Added Products Fail to Draw Buyers, Memo SaysBloomberg News, August 3 2011
- Shoppers discount Walmart's lowest-price claims Bergen Record, August 3 2011
- Marketers target moms armed with smartphonesThe Washington Post, July 18 2011
- Brands that inspire belief: Trader Joe's comes to KCKansis City Star, July 13 2011
- Can Apple Anchor a Shopping Mall? Don't Count on It CNBC, July 13 2011
- Syms retail struggles make real estate more valuableNorthJersey.com, June 1 2011
- Economic Dichotomy Diamonds.net, June 1 2011
- What's in A Name? Why Some Fashion Brands Stay Relevant-or Don't--With a Black AudienceThe Atlanta Post, May 18 2011
- Method Home Cleans Up With Style and (Toxic-Free) Substances Internet Retailer, May 3 2011
- Retailers betting on beauty to attract customers, boost salesMedill Reports, April 27 2011
- In-Store Sales Begin at Home Internet Retailer, April 25 2011
- Armed with Online Research, Consumers Get Thrifty In-Store Informed Shoppers Keep Advertisers on theAdweek, April 25 2011
- Instant Gratification [PDF] Women's Wear Daily, April 22 2011
- Marketing to Men Instoremarketer.org, April 1 2011
- Making their lists Internet Retailer, March 31 2011
- One for the road Boston.com, March 31 2011
- Marshalls chain jumping into new concept, feet first The Record, March 3 2011
- For the wealthy, a return to luxury spending USA Today, February 21 2011
- Project His Way: Kors Expands Wall Street Journal, February 16 2011
- Higher price of cotton has designers looking for alternativesMarketplace, February 16 2011
- Rising prices to fall on consumers' shoulders News Observer, February 4 2011
- Stores within stores: Retail's savior?Fortune, January 24 2011
- Holiday sales ring up as good but not dazzlingThe Dallas Morning News, January 7 2011
- Holiday wish lists migrate to iPhones and BlackBerrys USA Today, December 15 2010
- Americans are spending again, but more cautiously Marketplace, December 14 2010
- Consumer Set to Retreat in New Year? CNBC, December 9 2010
- Research and Markets: from Buzz to Buy: the Impact of Social Media on Shopping and Buying Business Wire, December 7 2010
- Online shoppers use social media for product reviews Detroit Free Press, December 6 2010
- WSL's The Pulse: Department stores shoppers' choice for repeat visitHome Textiles Today, December 3 2010
- Macy's gets gold star for employee morale http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/topworkplaces/ct-biz-1115-top-macys-20101115,0,668337, November 15 2010
- Walmart.com to offer free holiday shipping Marketplace, November 11 2010
- WSL: Fewer People to Avoid Holiday Shopping Accessories Magazine, November 9 2010
- Smartphones Being Used as Shopping Tools Hispanic Business, November 8 2010
- Department Stores Reinvented? [PDF] Beaty/Fashion, October 31 2010
- Smart Spending: Make a warehouse club work for you CNBC, October 21 2010
- Retail Sales Rose in September for a third Straight Month Kansis City Star, October 15 2010
- 47% use social network to shop Chicago Sun Times, October 12 2010
- WSL: Social networking impacts shopping Home Textiles Today, October 11 2010
- Retailers Go with Discounts for Halloween The New York Times, October 5 2010
- With Stores Nationwide, Macy's Goes Local Bloomberg Businessweek, September 30 2010
- Borders Mimics Canadian Partner's Pilates Gear to Spur Sales Bloomberg News, September 21 2010
- Plus-Size Fashion: Bigger and Better CBS News, September 16 2010
- Tarte Cosmetics: A PhD Drop-Out Shakes Up the Beauty BizTIME, September 15 2010
- Do Friends Give Better Product Recommendations Than Strangers? New York Times Blog, September 13 2010
- New Shopping Reality Changes the Fashion Accessories Retail Picture Wholesale Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Blog, September 3 2010
- Girls' Rules for Fall New York Times, August 25 2010
- Barneys Hires Former Gucci Executive Mark Lee as CEO Bloomberg Businessweek, August 24 2010
- Keratin, Brazilian Blowouts Spread to the Masses WWD, August 20 2010
- Kiehl's makes inroads into elusive male cosmetics market St. Petersburg Times, August 17 2010
- Targeting Younger Buyers, Liz Claiborne Hits a Snag The Wall Street Journal, August 16 2010
- Retailers tailor products to shoppers Marketplace, August 11 2010
- Macy's gains market share, sees better sales FOX Business, August 11 2010
- Tony Retailers Hope Outlets Fuel Sales The Wall Street Journal, August 9 2010
- But Will it Make You Happy? New York Times, August 7 2010
- The Myth of the Male Shopper Salt Lake Tribune, August 3 2010
- Sales force grows younger for Mary Kay Dallas News, July 22 2010
- Secondhand stores are thriving Star Tribune, July 14 2010
- Silly Bandz Seek to Stretch Popularity Wall Street Journal, July 8 2010
- Department Stores Need a Makeover HAPPI, June 10 2010
- Department stores urged to be nimbler, draw youth Associated Press, June 10 2010
- How the "New" Consumer is Changing the Game Kitchen & Bath Design News, June 1 2010
- Tough economic times demand tighter spending, but will new frugality last? The Arizona Republic, May 23 2010
- Sex in the City on a recessionary break Marketplace Radio, May 21 2010
- Grocery Companies Need to Be Vigilant Post-Recession Mass Market Retailers, May 17 2010
- A Call For Retail Reinvention Supermarket News Total Access, May 11 2010
- Path Finder: Democratizing Beauty Distribution WWD, May 7 2010
- States consider taxing Internet sales to help boost revenues The Dallas Morning News, April 20 2010
- Bull Market? Try Peacock The New York Times, April 14 2010
- Welcome to a humbler retail recovery Reuters, April 8 2010
- New Consumer Study Reveals Channel Shifts, Increased Shopping Trips NACS Online, March 30 2010
- New Consumer Study Reveals Channel Shifts, Increased Shopping TripsGourmet Retailer, March 26 2010
- How America Now Shops: Dollar Stores, Online Retailers (Watch out, Walmart) The Wall Street Journal, March 23 2010
- Home for Retail - Finally! DDI, March 22 2010
- Hope for Retail - Finally DDI Magazine, March 22 2010
- Restate the value of your brand In Store Magazine, March 11 2010
- The Grandest of Openings Daytona Beach News Journal, March 7 2010
- Retailers Profits Rise, but Customers Hold Back New York Times, February 23 2010
- At NY Fashion Week, couture meets mass market Reuters, February 15 2010
- TJX move upscale may blur lines in high-end retail Reuters, February 1 2010
- The Brave New Word of Retail HAPPI, January 12 2010
- Olay Highlights P&G's Push to Extend Brands Wall Street Journal, January 7 2010
- Retail People: Interview with Wendy Liebmann [PDF] STORES Magazine, January 1 2010
- Retailers Miss Modest November Sales Expectations Wall Street Journal, December 3 2009
- Brands move to new department stores Marketplace, November 27 2009
- Online price wars hurt small business Marketplace, November 25 2009
- Thrift stores find a place in retail space Marketplace, November 20 2009
- Gas Prices Chugging Higher as Holidays Near New York Times, October 30 2009
- Designer turns busted umbrellas into luxe goods New York Daily News, September 8 2009
- Recession Has Affected Shopper Mix in Stores Progressive Grocer, August 27 2009
- Early birds tackle tax-free shopping The Dallas Morning News, August 21 2009
- New designer to create L.L. Bean Signature line Forbes, August 20 2009
- Retailers Lure Teens With Biker Jackets to Add Sales Bloomberg News, August 4 2009
- Latest Starbucks Buzzword: 'Lean' Japanese Techniques Wall Street Journal, August 4 2009
- Thrifty is the latest back-to-school trend Associated Press, July 30 2009
- J.C. Penney goes for the Manhattan cash Marketwatch, July 27 2009
- Bed Bath & Beyond: A Leading Economic Indicator? TIME, June 30 2009
- Less Room for Plus Sizes? Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 23 2009
- Consumers cutting back on cutbacks Marketplace, June 22 2009
- Wal-Mart Medical Clinics Stumble Business Week, June 17 2009
- High-end Beauty on a Budget Los Angeles Times, June 13 2009
- Beauty Seen as Driver in P&G CEO's Agenda Women's Wear Daily, June 11 2009
- Neiman Marcus cutting store hours after second straight loss The Dallas Morning News, June 11 2009
- Are Shoppers Fed Up with the Recession? TIME, June 1 2009
- Essence Panel Explores Beauty Purchasing Women's Wear Daily, May 19 2009
- Retail Sales Stall on Consumer Caution The Wall Street Journal, May 14 2009
- Stores adapt to a whole new shopper Marketplace, May 13 2009
- Never Mind What It Costs. Can I Get 70% Off? New York Times, April 27 2009
- Teens, Too, Are Tightening Budgets Advertising Age, April 27 2009
- People and Accounts of Note New York Times, April 20 2009
- Wal-Mart wants your rash and strep throat CNN Money, April 13 2009
- Irresistible and Affordable New York Times, April 1 2009
- More People Buying Organics, Despite Economy Reuters, April 1 2009
- Defending "My Drug Problem" The Atlantic, March 30 2009
- Toy, Luxury stores ordering for 2009 with caution The Associated Press, March 30 2009
- Clarins Puts On Its Best Face in US Wall Street Journal, March 22 2009
- Natural revolution on hold Cosmetics Business, March 18 2009
- Scent of a celebrity The Boston Globe, March 5 2009
- Store Closings may send customers to survivors Associated Press, March 3 2009
- Consumers Cut Food Spending Sharply The Wall Street Journal, February 23 2009
- Shoppers departing department stores - and may not be back The Dallas Morning News, February 19 2009
- The Analysis: Department Stores, Beware Business Week, February 13 2009
- NY designers get creative to battle recession MSNBC, February 11 2009
- Retailers Worry About Protracted RecessionSupermarket News, February 9 2009
- Indie Line Proves Sales Still In Style The Dallas Morning News, February 8 2009
- Cash-Strapped Customers Are Cutting Back On (Almost) Everything NRF STORES, February 1 2009
- A Walk in the Park...Inspiration for All by Wendy LiebmannKate's Paperie, February 1 2009
- Be Smart About Changes in Shopping Behavior HAPPI, February 1 2009
- The Journey by Wendy Liebmann Kate's Paperie, January 31 2009
- Sour Economy Adds to Moms' Tasks The Washington Times, January 28 2009
- No Sale? No problem for goods prized by consumersAssociated Press, January 23 2009
- Beauty Roundup: January 9th, 2009 Women's Wear Daily, January 9 2009
- Little Joy in Holidays for Slumping Retailers The Chicago Tribune, January 9 2009
- Fix-it shops see resurgence The Washington Times, January 7 2009
- 5 stores bucking the sales slump CNN Money, December 21 2008
- Even luxury shops must coax The Boston Globe, December 12 2008
- Why Walmart's Winning: Gas Prices Pump up Retailer's Sales Advertising Age, December 8 2008
- Happy Holidays! But Don't Expect Too Much From Santa Claus Wall Street Journal, December 6 2008
- Ushering in the year of the bargain The Chicago Tribune, November 26 2008
- Black Friday Is Looking Blue TIME, November 20 2008
- Americans are digging deep to save money USA Today, November 17 2008
- BJ's thrives in tough times The Boston Globe, November 16 2008
- Retailers Feel Pinch of Returns New York Times, November 12 2008
- Financial crisis hits women's closets MSNBC, November 12 2008
- Rearranging Priorities WWD, November 12 2008
- Fans can shop with Oprah online CNN International, November 10 2008
- Macy's Asks Consumers to 'Believe' Brandweek Magazine, October 30 2008
- Teens and the Economy CBS, October 24 2008
- Spending on kids often the hardest expense to cut Associated Press, October 22 2008
- Execs hunt for retail ideas in Twin Cities Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 21 2008
- A Blue Christmas Ahead as Consumers Turn Cautious TIME, October 7 2008
- Take 'green' to the cleaners with new products, old recipes USA Today, October 5 2008
- J. Crew lures shoppers with cupcakes and jeans Crain's New York Business, October 3 2008
- Does The Name Say It All? HFN, September 22 2008
- Stores Plan for Weak Holiday Sales Wall Street Journal, September 22 2008
- Rough Seas - Can supermarkets successfully navigate in turbulent economic times? Grocery Headquarters, September 21 2008
- Market turmoil fuels fears about consumer spending Associated Press, September 19 2008
- Clothing stores rediscover Boomers USA Today, September 11 2008
- Shoppers slowly adopt green goods, practices Home Textiles Today, September 5 2008
- Hot Today, Not Tomorrow: Retailers Face the Terrible Teens Knowledge @ Wharton, September 3 2008
- Macy's, Hilfiger to Debut Exclusive Deal TIME, September 3 2008
- Penney's sales fall 4.9% as consumers continue to trim spending Dallas News, September 3 2008
- Stay Pretty and chic for less The News & Observer, August 25 2008
- Destination retailers feel gas price pinch Associated Press, August 25 2008
- "I'm Okay, you're Okay," the weak economy version Reuters, August 18 2008
- Tiffany, Saks to suffer with Wall Street Crain's New York Business, August 17 2008
- Macy's signs deal to put FAO Schwarz in its stores FOX News, August 16 2008
- L.A.'s Ferragamo shop leads the way in stores for men only Los Angeles Times, August 10 2008
- Even sassy IKEA is not immune Reuters, July 22 2008
- Thoughts for their Pennies [PDF] WWD, June 30 2008
- Menswear goes loose and easy on NY fashion runways The Chicago Tribune, June 29 2008
- Liebmann's Leap of Faith WWD, May 30 2008
- It's not too early for oil to spoil holiday retail New York Times, May 29 2008
- Dress for Less and Less Reuters, May 23 2008
- People's decisions to cut back add up to weaker economy USA Today, April 25 2008
- The High Price of going "organic" CNN Money, April 23 2008
- Consumer fear could extend malaise Forbes, April 4 2008
- Magazines Enhance the Retail Shopping Experience Min Online, April 2 2008
- Tax Rebate Priorities: Practical Matters [PDF] Women's Wear Daily, April 1 2008
- Retail Stars of the Recession TIME, March 18 2008
- J.C. Penney Store Traffic Down Brandweek Magazine, March 18 2008
- Anarchy Reigns in the Beauty Department [PDF] Beauty Fashion, March 17 2008
- WSL Strategic Retail Previews How America Shops ® 2008 at the National Retail Federation... Reuters, January 14 2008