You may like them a latte, but does pumpkin spice drive Starbucks’ sales?
The pumpkin spice latte may be Starbucks' most popular seasonal drink, but September is not the top month for sales or customer traffic.
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QVC buys competitor HSN to make a stand among giants Amazon and Walmart
Any channel surfer who has quickly clicked past a TV shopping channel may be surprised to learn that QVC’s planned purchase of the Home Shopping Network (HSN) is about to turn these two televised shopping stations into North America’s third biggest online retailer, after Amazon and Walmart.
Whole Foods shoppers could deliver for AmazonFresh
Online retail giant Amazon made headlines recently by announcing its planned purchase of high-end grocer Whole Foods. The market responded immediately with stock price leaps for both companies, and The New York Times speculated that the acquisition will poise Amazon to better compete with another retail behemoth, Walmart, in the brick-and-mortar marketplace. However, Amazon is known for e-commerce, so what will this sale mean for existing online grocery delivery services?
The impact of Restoration Hardware’s Grey Card
Examining Grey Card membership growth rates, average customer spend, and purchase frequency.
Revisited: Uber rider engagement
One year ago, we dug into Uber ridership and learned just how engaged those riders were. With Uber's continued growth, and with Lyft gaining share in key markets, how has customer behavior changed?
Blue Apron: Inside the box
A deeper look into Blue Apron's retention, customer spending, and market share.