Ullman is trying to win back shoppers by restoring sales events and basic merchandise the company ditched under Johnson's tenure in a bid to attract affluent, younger consumers. The efforts have included the discontinuation of some brands like William …

Penney, whose attempt to go up-market resulted in a 25 percent drop in sales in 2012, has revamped its household goods section and brought back many of the no-frills clothes that were ditched in its failed drive to attract more affluent shoppers …

The company does not want a replay of a few years ago, when it tried and failed to attract more affluent shoppers with merchandise that turned off its core price-conscious customers. How long will current shopping patterns continue? “Noticeable changes …

In that rally the police used water cannons against the crowd as some protesters threw items at the police. Several people suffered injuries. The group deliberately marched through the HafenCity towards the Philharmonic Hall as they believe affluent …

About what led to this change, he goes on, "Evolving consumer preferences are a direct result of more and more consumers travelling internationally and an increased exposure to a variety of products and experiences." We see what he means by 'say what …

The idea, promoted by many supporters of marriage, that the phenomenon of many people considering their marriages to be 'expendable items' rather than life-long commitments is a new thing is clearly not true. Nothing has changed, – people … However …

Canada's official measure of inflation strips away some of the more volatile items that consumers buy, in order to eliminate large monthly jumps and see the longer-term inflation picture. But that means that, while the consumer price index can help …

Daily headlines and op-ed commentaries in national and regional media highlight the importance of early education—reporting on the strong link between quality preschool and future success, the ever-growing opportunity gap for children from non …

Rising prices of designer merchandise in recent years have tested the willingness of even affluent shoppers to pay full price. The price tag of a classic Chanel handbag, for example, is $4,900 this … According to a survey conducted last year by the …