Mr. Mark Buss

GLG News by Mr. Mark Buss, President and Chief Executive Officer

NASCAR accelerates Office Depot

January 31, 2007

Analysis of:Office Depot extends NASCAR partnership | www.retailingtoday.com

Office Supplies and Racing?

What does NASCAR bring to the party"

What else makes Office Depot tick profitably?

Private Label, It doesn't stop at the Opening Price Points!

January 31, 2007

Analysis of:A peek at private label consumer electronics trends | www.edn.com

Market shares of Private Label have been changing.

Why has it been principally at Opening Price Points?

Why it may creep into higher price positionings?

Asda plugs into online electrics

January 31, 2007

Analysis of:WalMart's Asda launches online electricals store | www.marketingweek.co.uk

How does the UK market differ from the US model?

Why is this a good move?

Will they succeed?

It's off to Mexico for Lowes

January 31, 2007

Analysis of:Lowe's plans Mexico expansion | www.businessweek.com

Is Mexico a good international move for Lowes?

What makes this early entry plan look good?

Are they going global?

They've Won the Battle, Now comes the War.

January 31, 2007

Analysis of:Harbinger to buy Applica for $87.6M | southflorida.bizjournals.com

Did Harbinger overpay for Applica?

How will they improve Applica's performance?

Is Salton their next piece of the puzzle?

Let's get going with 2007!

December 29, 2006

Analysis of:Mall traffic 'moderate' after holiday | www.usatoday.com

Whose Inventory is it?

2006 YTD Winners likely to be OK.

What could have been done better?

After the Holiday Sales, Online is still active!

December 29, 2006

Analysis of:Online To Outpace Overall Holiday Sales Growth Fourfold | www.informationweek.com

Twenty four hour shopping = satisfaction.

Gift Cards aren't just for bricks & mortar?

This is not a fluke.

Private label has its place amongst value propositions

December 29, 2006

Analysis of:Store-Brand Products Become More Popular with Shoppers | www.ddimagazine.com

Who buys private label products?

Will they continue to prosper?

How do they fit into a marketing mix?

The Battle for Applica: What Next?

December 28, 2006

Analysis of:NACCO Industries, Inc. Commences Cash Tender Offer For Applica Common Shares | www.marketwatch.com

Nacco versus Harbinger - the ongoing battle heats up!

What is at stake and who is impacted?

Who will benefit when the battles over?

Look, over there... It's an elephant!

November 28, 2006

Analysis of:WalMart - When US is Gloomy Seek Global Growth | www.forbes.com

With its US base business flat, should WalMart look outward or inward?

WalMart might want some Ritalin, it is clearly distracted.

India is great prize, but this cultural challenge may be too much.

Electronics still a Best Buy but maybe at Wal-Mart

November 21, 2006

Analysis of:Best Buy, Wal-Mart post Black Friday ads early | blogs.marketwatch.com

Electronics category still drives major foot traffic.    

Finding consumers through different media will be critical.

Wal-Mart needs to challenge Category Killers in Electronics to win big.

Electronics = Vibrant Category = More Foot Traffic

November 16, 2006

Analysis of:Home Depot wades into consumer electronics arena | www.retailingtoday.com

Its all about getting more people into the stores!

Its all about one-stop renovation solutions!

Its all about a hot category!

Pricemart's Continued Improvement

November 15, 2006

Analysis of:Pricemart Continues to Improve under Laparte's Leadership | biz.yahoo.com

Closing unprofitable operations has helped

Merchandising Focus is a Key

Strong management team who have responded.

NACCO, Salton and the demise of the Applica Deal

October 24, 2006

Analysis of:Salton jumps after holder suggests Applica deal | today.reuters.com

Was the NACCO/Hamilton Beach bid on Applica really too low?

Why is Harbinger looking to rescue Salton as well?

What's in it for Salton to get in bed with Applica?

Wal-Mart will succeed in China

October 23, 2006

Analysis of:Wal-Mart Makes Big Buy in China | www.thestreet.com

China is currently on the world's two big prizes in terms of retail development and demographics, the other is India.


Wal-Mart has strong supply line relationships, but a lot to overcome, especially in cracking grocery in this market.

They will not be alone, Trust-Mart knows the market, WM have other little helpers as well.

 

Some Online Holiday Sales Growth Should Outpace Bricks & Mortar

October 20, 2006

Analysis of:Jupiter predicts $32B in online holiday sales | www.retailingtoday.com

The 6% Jupiter estimate certainly seems reasonable.

Strong specialty retail is a good harbinger.

Online shopping continues to get easier.

Don't bring the tree ornaments out just yet!

September 27, 2006

Analysis of:Retailers see strong sales for holidays | select.nytimes.com

Mixed retail numbers for June-August don't provide comfort.

Lower gas is really not lower... in comparison to what?

YTD is a good barometer for the 4th Qtr.

Its about generating & retaining foot traffic!

September 26, 2006

Analysis of:Wal-Mart Stores offers $4 generic drugs in Florida | ca.today.reuters.com

With gas prices up, average store visits are down.

A few $ here and there add up.

Who stands to win/lose?

Saks heads "South of the Border"

September 20, 2006

Analysis of:Saks to enter Mexico | www.retailingtoday.com

US retailers continue to seek out new geographies for growth.

Mexico already has two excellent high end Department Stores, can Saks succeed?

Is Sanborns the right partner?

 

Newell Says Good-Bye to Little Tikes

September 20, 2006

Analysis of:Newell Rubbermaid to sell Little Tikes | www.retailingtoday.com

Newell's program of focusing on core business segments continues.

Reputation at Newell is they stretch managers to the edge.

Financial performance getting better.

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