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Michael Zibel

Michael Zibel, Principal, Michael Zibel & AssociatesPrincipal
Michael Zibel & Associates
Member of the Retail Council

Michael Zibel is a consultant to the retail industry working with various retailers and vendors. Mr. Zibel was a Vice President at BJ's Wholesale Club, a chain of 172 Warehouse Clubs, where he was responsible for the merchandising, planning and sales for apparel, footwear, and jewelry business with sales in excess of $400 million. His experience includes merchandising, marketing, planning, and product development. Prior, he was an Executive Vice President at Bob's Stores, where he was responsible for merchandising, planning, marketing, product development, and allocation of product in the casual clothing and footwear market, responsible for over $400 million in sales, and $150 million in inventory. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History
2007 - present Principal
Michael Zibel & Associates
2004 - 2007 Vice President
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.
1981 - 2003 Executive Vice President
Bob's Stores Corp.

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Is More Private Label At JCP The Right Move? | 04-17-2008
Analysis of: J.C. Penney Curbs Expansion, Pushes Private Label | online.wsj.com
Author: Michael Zibel, Principal, Michael Zibel & Associates

Many retailers over the years have gone down the path of increasing their private label penetration to the point where their business suffers at the top line, and eventually the bottom line. JCP is heavily penetrated with private brands now, and with the disappointng launch of American Living, pushing...

Is American Living Meeting Expectations At JCP? | 04-03-2008
Analysis of: J.C. Penney Guts First-Quarter Earnings Forecast | community.investopedia.com
Author: Michael Zibel, Principal, Michael Zibel & Associates

With the recent launch of American Living, JCP is banking on this upscale privately branded line to add cache, sales, and enhanced margin that will benefit their bottom line. After reviewing the offering in-store, many questions arise about the success of the launch.  

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