When sales in a particular industry or retail sector decline by something like 40 percent in a decade, it becomes …
Bookstore Chains, Long in Decline, Are Undergoing a Final Shakeout
16 Friday Mar 2018
Category Archives: Chapter 02: Types of Retailers
Will Millennials Kill Costco and Sam’s Club?
06 Tuesday Mar 2018
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Is there anything that warehouse clubs can do to attract younger shoppers? Current trends show that consumers younger than about …
Thinking Inside the Subscription Box to Generate Sales
18 Monday Dec 2017
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Large brands are attempting to box out the competition—literally and figuratively—by starting their own subscription box programs. Seeking to compete …
Will Others Follow Neiman Marcus’ Return to a Full-Price Focus?
08 Wednesday Nov 2017
The trends are evident: A few years ago, seemingly every high-end retailer was opening an off-price chain, selling exclusive merchandise …
Is the Time Right for Kroger to Go Hyper-Local?
31 Tuesday Oct 2017
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While Whole Foods is centralizing, Kroger is reemphasizing what it calls its long-standing commitment to local purchasing and customized assortments. …
Mom-and-Pop Dollar Stores Fight to Survive as Chains Move In
11 Wednesday Oct 2017
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In U.S. cities, inexpensive, convenient storefronts have long been a fixture. Local residents, often without easy access to conventional grocery …
Supermarkets Face a Growing Problem: Too Much Space
28 Thursday Sep 2017
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The combination of several notable trends has led to a situation in which, in one analyst’s words, “Everybody is getting …
How to Survive the Retail Crisis: A Master Class from T.J. Maxx
19 Wednesday Jul 2017
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For retailers that rely solely or very heavily on physical store locations, the future looks increasingly bleak. Many well-known chains …
Why Costco Loves Store Sales: You Try Shipping a Tub of Mayo
12 Wednesday Jul 2017
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With a loyal customer base and an virtual empire of successful warehouse club locations, Costco is not sure that it …
Amazon’s Ambitions Unboxed: Stores for Furniture, Appliances and More
10 Monday Jul 2017
With a current market value of over $400 billion, Amazon is the undisputed king of online retailers. After successfully beating …
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