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Marginal Pain

June 19, 2008

Analysis of:Fiscal spiral has merchants cutting back on imports | www.boston.com

Companies that are fine tuning their merchandise presentation, actively seeking out third party logistics (3PL) to minimize inventory risk, and employing more dynamic order replenishment systems are going to be the winners in this market. 

Where's The Party At?

June 2, 2008

Analysis of:Sears' Hip-Hop Hope: Store Signs LL Cool J To Do Apparel Brand | www.wwd.com

Sears is very late to the party. Urban fashion has been dead nearly three years in most urban retail centers. Fashion has shifted from "urban" to "street" in the last year or so. Urban retail is not about hip hop, as much as, it's about price value.  What Sears should be considering private label and private label strategy. Direct to retail new the new model.     

Creating Premium Consumer Experiences At Dillard's

March 31, 2008

Analysis of:Makeover at Dillard's: Store Moving Upscale Adding More Fashion | www.wwd.com

While management is clearly thinking long and hard about its business, tough choices need to be made about how to best position Dillard's for the future. Dillard's clearly needs to take a leadership position in evolving the industry to a healthier, more exciting consumer environment at retail, which would be a long term positive for both the company and the sector. Dillard's has a huge opportunity if management can view the stores as both profit generator and powerful marketing tool. 

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