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Article Thumbnail Did you hear?...Consumer Intentions survey sees bright spot for sporting goods
Mar 12, 2010
While consumers still indicate they are nervous about the economy, according to the results of the BIGresearch Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, there is a mild thaw afoot...but don't expect a rebound anytime soon.
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Article Thumbnail New Colorado tax on Internet sales sparks concern, confusion
Mar 5, 2010
A new Colorado law requires online retailers that do not have a physical presence in the state to collect sales tax on Internet purchases by Colorado residents. But, contrary to some reports, the law does not include an affiliate tax.
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Article Thumbnail Retail theft up globally in 2009
Mar 3, 2010
Retail losses due to shoplifting and employee theft rose globally in 2009 -- and the United States was a country with one of the highest increases. What were the causes and how did the 41 countries surveyed compare?
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Article Thumbnail Euro-based sports buying groups report positive year-over-year revenues, forecast continued gains
Feb 26, 2010
Cautious forecasts for 2009, given a year ago during the ispo show after a mediocre 2008 at retail, weren’t what became reality in Euroland. We take a look at the economic summaries and the forecasts for Euro-zone countries, as given by Germany-based sports buying groups and other associations. 2010? The prognosis isn’t so cautious this time around.
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Article Thumbnail Ups and downs of the 2010 job market
Feb 19, 2010
While some companies in the industry -- both manufacturer and retail -- will expand their workforce this year, plenty are in a holding pattern due to the fragile economy. We take a look at the current trends.
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Article Thumbnail Internet sales tax debate flares up in Colorado – are other states next?
Jan 4, 2010
Colorado is beating the Internet sales tax drum and there are some indications other states may follow suit. Could federal action be next? SNEWS talks to OIA and NSGA to get the scoop.
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Article Thumbnail Economic update: Super Saturday clipped by winter, retailers hoped for final surge
Dec 21, 2009
Super Saturday -- the final Saturday before Christmas -- is typically one of the top revenue days of the year for retailers, but thanks to an untimely winter wallop on the East Coast, sales reports from the weekend appear to be mixed.
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Article Thumbnail Cyber Monday gains outpace Black Friday numbers
Dec 2, 2009
While Black Friday produced modest sales gains compared to last year, Cyber Monday sales rose 31.7 percent compared to 2008, and people purchased 30 percent more items with each online order than they did on Cyber Monday last year.
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Article Thumbnail The SNEWS holiday shopping report: Black Friday wrap, weather watch and a sales report card
Nov 30, 2009
Black Friday arrived almost as soon as the turkey was consumed for some shoppers, with stores opening even earlier than ever this year. Retailers were nervous and consumers were, it appears, very eager to shop as long as shopping involved a bargain price for great product.
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Article Thumbnail Economic Update: Holiday sales to be up, down, or even – how reassuring
Nov 2, 2009
Everyone has a prediction for what holiday sales will bring, from the NRF to Deloitte to Retail Forward and, closer to home, Leisure Trends. Trouble is, predictions are all over the board, leading many to begin taking on a mentality of “I’ll believe it when I see it.” What should you believe? SNEWS has answers.
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