Workbenchhttp://www.cnbc.com/id/28794290No Description Providedencustomercare@support.cnbc.comhttp://media.cnbc.com/i/CNBC/CNBC_Images/componentbacks/logo_small.gifhttp://www.cnbc.com/id/2879429060Six Pack: Beer Buzz of the WeekSix items that have consumers buzzing in the world of beer, wine and spirits as we head into Memorial Day weekend.Six items that have consumers buzzing in the world of beer, wine and spirits as we head into Memorial Day weekend.]]>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:51 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/47567033http://www.cnbc.com//id/47567033Time for Flash Sales to Adapt or DieFlash-sale websites such as Gilt Groupe and Ru La La were hailed as disruptors in the ecommerce space, but recently there’s been a bit of a disruption in their success story, prompting some to wonder if flash-sale sites are more of a marketing gimmick than a sustainable business model.Flash-sale websites such as Gilt Groupe and Ru La La were hailed as disruptors in the ecommerce space, but recently there’s been a bit of a disruption in their success story, prompting some to wonder if flash-sale sites are more of a marketing gimmick than a sustainable business model.]]>Thu, 24 May 2012 20:31 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/47507737http://www.cnbc.com//id/47507737What Flash Sites Are Suggesting About ConsumersFlash-sale sites like Gilt.com, RueLaLa.com and BeyondtheRack.com came on the scene when recession-wary consumers were hungry for bargains and still reserved about their spending. The sites took advantage of retailer overstocks to lure shoppers in with high-quality merchandise at rock-bottom prices. Now, consumers and retailers are on more solid footing, but the sites don’t appear to be losing their allure.Flash-sale sites like Gilt.com, RueLaLa.com and BeyondtheRack.com came on the scene when recession-wary consumers were hungry for bargains and still reserved about their spending. The sites took advantage of retailer overstocks to lure shoppers in with high-quality merchandise at rock-bottom prices. Now, consumers and retailers are on more solid footing, but the sites don’t appear to be losing their allure.]]>Thu, 24 May 2012 20:21 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/47507138http://www.cnbc.com//id/47507138Building a Beer Brand, One 'Like' at a Time“Got craft beer?” The phrase may seem like a laughable spoof of the famous “got milk?” campaign, but not long ago the need for a similar style campaign was being discussed in craft beer circles. It turns out they didn’t need one. Social media created a new platform for craft brewers to get the word out about their brands.“Got craft beer?” The phrase may seem like a laughable spoof of the famous “got milk?” campaign, but not long ago the need for a similar style campaign was being discussed in craft beer circles. It turns out they didn’t need one. Social media created a new platform for craft brewers to get the word out about their brands.]]>Mon, 21 May 2012 16:33 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/47505112http://www.cnbc.com//id/47505112The Six Pack: Beer Buzz of the WeekHere's the latest "Six Pack," a look at six news items that have consumers buzzing in the world of beer, wine and spirits, as we head into the weekend. This week, Yuengling takes top honors, Guinness rolls out the QR Code pint glass and Breckenridge brews special Comic-Con beer.Here's the latest "Six Pack," a look at six news items that have consumers buzzing in the world of beer, wine and spirits, as we head into the weekend. This week, Yuengling takes top honors, Guinness rolls out the QR Code pint glass and Breckenridge brews special Comic-Con beer.]]>Fri, 18 May 2012 16:49 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/47476011http://www.cnbc.com//id/47476011Wal-Mart's Strong Earnings Overshadow Bribery AllegationsHeadlines about Wal-Mart Stores' better-than-expected earnings mean that, at least for now, Wall Street isn't so concerned about bribery allegations in Mexico and impending investigations.Headlines about Wal-Mart Stores' better-than-expected earnings mean that, at least for now, Wall Street isn't so concerned about bribery allegations in Mexico and impending investigations.]]>Thu, 17 May 2012 18:16 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/47463402http://www.cnbc.com//id/47463402Lesson for JCPenney: Consumers Are Addicted to DealsJust when you thought JCPenney expectations might be low enough? Nope. Not even close. Turns out the American consumer is addicted to a deal.Just when you thought JCPenney expectations might be low enough? Nope. Not even close. Turns out the American consumer is addicted to a deal.]]>Wed, 16 May 2012 05:10 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/47440277http://www.cnbc.com//id/47440277Fuel Prices Trump Unemployment as Risk to Retailers: StudyWorries about fuel prices are trumping concerns about unemployment for U.S. retailers, according to a BDO USA study. Unemployment had been a larger retailer concern since 2009.Worries about fuel prices are trumping concerns about unemployment for U.S. retailers, according to a BDO USA study. Unemployment had been a larger retailer concern since 2009.]]>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/47431018http://www.cnbc.com//id/47431018