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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 Â® 2008 at the National Retail Federation... Reuters, January 14 2008