- The best and worst media errors and corrections in 2013: If you’ve ever slipped up on a press release, read this and relax—it could always be worse. (Poynter)
- Tech industry giants opening stores in malls: How do the tech giants reach shoppers? Pop-up, pop-up, pop-up. (The Columbus Dispatch)
- Weather Trends: January 2014: A sudden spate of bad weather cut the last few pre-Christmas shopping days short for eastern North America. Here’s how January looks. (Retailing Today)
- Retailers ditch go-it-alone idea for large malls: Indian retailer is moving into the mall. (The Times of India)
- Year in Review: Sizing Up Department Stores: This year was a big year for the biggest retailers. (Women’s Wear Daily)
- After Carriers Falter, Questions for Web Shopping: Online retailers made big promises about last-second shopping, but when they fail to come through, will shoppers return? (The New York Times)
- Fashion labels launch between-the-seasons collections to satisfy consumers year-round: Fashion is getting faster—and it’s true for top designers, too. (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Retailers face billions in returned merchandise: It’s that time of year again—return season. (Calgary Herald)
- The best ads of 2013: These aren’t necessarily the most popular ads of the year, but they captured the hearts of these experts. (The Globe and Mail)
- Hundreds of teens trash mall in wild flash mob: This year’s holiday season was relatively low on violence, but one incident has folks nervous. (New York Post)
- U.K. Shoppers Brave Storms for Bargains on Record Sales Day: The post-Christmas rush was a big one despite bad weather. (Bloomberg)
- Five Marketing Trends You Need To Budget For In 2014: The old content strategies are failing, and new ideas are on the horizon. (Business Insider)
