Retailer Daily

‘The Daily Wrap:’ Wal-Mart, Search Engines, Pontiac

"The Daily Wrap" is a daily look at some of the headlines that may be of most interest to Retailer Daily readers. Today's wrapup of industry-related headlines includes Wal-Mart releasing its list of top toys for the holiday season, a new search engine designed to weed out unhelpful options, and US auto brand Pontiac ceasing operations. Seasonal Retailing

• Wal-Mart unwraps top toys.
• As of October 24, 54% of consumers surveyed had started their holiday shopping for the year.
• Majority of retailers have begun their holiday email campaigns.

Search Technology & Strategy

• A new search engine, where less is more.
• Time to start thinking about landing pages for voice search?

Bankruptcy/Going Out of Business

• Pontiac car brand goes out of business.

Research & Stats

• New survey of top management in retail industry reveals 74% will search for leadership positions outside the industry in next five years.
• Email, company sites most used marketing channels.
• Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in September 2010.
• RPI bounces back in September.
• Consumer Price Index grows 0.1%.
• Americans still pessimistic about job market.

Consumer Trends

• More consumers drink to microbrews.
• Why is saving a top priority for Chinese consumers?