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McDonald’s caused a stir in Hong Kong, when it announced plans to sell eight of its most expensive properties. That …
Is McDonald’s Leaving Hong Kong, or Is It Doubling Down?
18 Wednesday Feb 2026
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Penny-Pinching: Kohl’s Revises Coupon Policy
29 Monday Dec 2025
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For many years, Kohl’s built its retail reputation on the excellence of its coupon programs, promising shoppers that, with a …
Built to Last: Endear Helps Retailers and Customers Connect
01 Wednesday Oct 2025
Posted in Chapter 07: Financial Strategy
Customer relationship management (CRM) firms exist to help brands build stronger relationships with their customers. The platforms they provide promise …
The Body Shop Gets Bodied by New Owners and Creditors
06 Monday May 2024
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What happens when an ethical brand gets bought by an international conglomerate? Anecdotal evidence suggests that such mergers often make …
Continued, Global Price Inflation and the Implications for Branded and Private-Label Retailing
18 Monday Mar 2024
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Global-level shocks, including not just the pandemic but also extreme planetary weather conditions and international wars and conflicts, continue to …
Do Consumers Really Want Grocery Delivery? If They Do, Amazon Is Determined to Make It Happen
25 Thursday Jan 2024
Posted in Chapter 07: Financial Strategy
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Ideas, innovations, and experiments for effective grocery delivery have been cropping up for decades at this point. The conventional wisdom …
To Reach Global Markets, Luxury Brands Are Combining Forces
27 Sunday Aug 2023
Posted in Chapter 07: Financial Strategy, Retail Tidbits
In Europe, the LVMH conglomerate is responsible for the vast majority of the luxury market; its name refers to Louis …
Some Nonprofits Are Frowning Now: The End of the AmazonSmile Initiative
17 Monday Apr 2023
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Passive charity initiatives are easy and appealing to consumers. Simply by buying a particular product or visiting a restaurant on …
Walmart and Target Are Among the Retailers Slashing Prices
02 Wednesday Nov 2022
Shoppers, get your credit cards ready. Some, but not all, of America’s largest retailers have too much inventory just lingering …
Hiring More Staff to Cut Costs: Tractor Supply Co.’s Strategic Personnel Increases
08 Friday Apr 2022
Posted in Chapter 07: Financial Strategy
When retailers announce their plans to cut costs, the next line in the press release or annual report usually describes …
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