Talks break down on founder's Best Buy bid

NEW YORK, US: Negotiations between Best Buy founder Richard Schulze and the company's board over his bid to take full control of the firm have collapsed, with each side accusing the other of derailing the deal. 21 Aug 2012 11:10

Americans are hungry for healthy foods

[Mintel Oxygen Reports] CHICAGO, US: Healthy eating has come to the forefront of many minds over the past several years with help from the First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move program and TV shows like The Biggest Loser, not to mention the extensive media coverage regarding the country's growing obesity problem. Indeed, this increased interest in healthy eating is highlighted by new research from Mintel which reveals that just over two-thirds (67%) of Americans choose healthier foods to stay well. 31 Jul 2012 12:13

#MedicationMarketing: How the pharma industry is using social media to sell

NEW YORK, US: A multi-billion dollar industry that's banned in all but the US and New Zealand, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical marketing is beginning to embrace social media, explains the latest report by international business experts GBI Research. 3 Jul 2012 10:06

American women most likely to use anti-aging face creams, the West leads in NPD

CHICAGO, US: The US$2.3bn (in 2011) US anti-aging skincare market has experienced substantial growth in the past five years, as women continue to clamour for the next advancement to stave off the signs of aging. 22 Jun 2012 09:26

Improving product returns biggest opportunity to increase online shopping satisfaction

RESTON, US: While 86% of consumers are satisfied with the overall experience of shopping online, retailers still have significant opportunity to improve customer satisfaction and their competitive position by making the process of returning or exchanging items easier, a new study shows. 7 Jun 2012 05:09

Being a mom changes your purchasing habits

CHICAGO, US: When Mother's Day nears, many children, fathers and loved ones are shopping for the perfect gift to show their appreciation for their parent or significant other. However, recent Mintel research found that being a mom changes the way women shop, as an increased emphasis is put on the safety, value and nutrition of everyday purchases. 16 May 2012 12:06

comScore: US$44.3bn in Q1 2012 US retail e-commerce spending

RESTON, US: comScore, Inc has released its Q1 2012 US retail e-commerce sales estimates, showing that online retail spending reached US$44.3bn for the quarter, up 17% versus year ago. 10 May 2012 09:55

Consumers going traditional for Mother's Day 2012

NEW YORK, US: "Tradition" is the watchword when it comes to gift giving for Mom this year, as nine of 10 consumers (90%) plan to celebrate Mother's Day. Total spending is estimated to reach nearly US$17.2bn, according to the annual Brand Keys Mother's Day survey. 26 Apr 2012 07:01

comScore releases 2012 US Digital Future in Focus report

RESTON, US: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, has released the 2012 US Digital Future in Focus report. This annual report examines how the prevailing trends in social media, search, online video, digital advertising, mobile and e-commerce are defining the current marketplace and what these trends mean for the year ahead. 10 Feb 2012 07:31

US retail e-commerce US$50bn in Q4 2011, up 14% Y/Y

RESTON, US: comScore, Inc, a leader in measuring the digital world, has released its Q4 2011 US retail e-commerce sales estimates, which showed that online retail spending reached US$49.7bn for the quarter, up 14% versus year ago. 7 Feb 2012 10:34

Adobe study: Tablet users biggest online spenders in 2011

SAN JOSE, US / JOHANNESBURG, SA: Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced findings from its inaugural "Adobe Digital Marketing Insights" report, designed to provide marketing, e-commerce, and retail executives with critical intelligence about digital marketing. 31 Jan 2012 09:46

US online holiday shopping season hits record US$37.2bn for Nov-Dec

RESTON, US: comScore has reported that retail e-commerce spending for the entire November - December 2011 holiday season reached US$37.2bn, marking a 15% increase versus last year and an all-time record for the season. 10 Jan 2012 07:41

Final Christmas push propels US online holiday spending to US$35.3bn

RESTON, US: comScore, a leader in measuring the digital world, has reported holiday season US retail e-commerce spending for the first 56 days of the November - December 2011 holiday season. 4 Jan 2012 12:03