Retailers and brands have nearly always faced the potential threat of a consumer boycott, with crisis management plans in place …
Shopping Becomes a Political Act in the Trump Era
20 Thursday Apr 2017
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How Price Competitive Does Whole Foods Need to Be?
14 Friday Apr 2017
Not too long ago, Whole Foods announced plans to open 1200 new stores. But buffeted by new forms of competition …
The Macy’s Effect: How Macy’s Dismantled Everything Once Right About the Department Store
04 Tuesday Apr 2017
Hindsight may be 20/20, but an analysis of the history and current status of department stores suggests that some of …
What Will the Sale of Craftsman Mean for Sears and Stanley Black & Decker?
23 Thursday Feb 2017
As we have discussed elsewhere, department stores like Sears and Kmart are struggling to stay afloat. The parent company of …
Department Stores, Once Anchors at Malls, Become Millstones
21 Tuesday Feb 2017
There are a few types of malls, and in them, shoppers find a few types of stores. In high-end malls …
Abercrombie & Fitch Tries on a New Attitude: Friendly
07 Tuesday Feb 2017
Where once there was dark lighting, loud music, and heavily scented interiors, there is now a friendlier, better lit, calmer …
China’s Deteriorating Retail Distribution System
01 Wednesday Feb 2017
According to the analysis in this article, China represents a “two-speed market.” In some product categories, sales are vast and …
eBay Makes Bid for Younger Shoppers with Revamped Image
30 Monday Jan 2017
For Millennials, who never really knew a world in which they could not buy products online, easily and quickly, the …
Macy’s to Close 100 Stores as E-Rivals and Discounting Hit Legacy Retailers
21 Friday Oct 2016
For years, as competitors like Sears and JCPenney struggled, Macy’s has provided the example to emulate. With its strong customer …
Patagonia’s Balancing Act: Chasing Mass-Market Appeal While Doing No Harm
10 Monday Oct 2016
Hikers, adventurers, and even just folks who want a good jacket have long trusted Patagonia to provide high-quality gear that …
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