Consumer Goods & Services News by GLG Council Members

David MaloniPrincipalARA Trading Inc.

Another Commodity Bubble?

November 19, 2009

Analysis of:Commodities & Stocks Ready to Bounce or Rally? | www.oilngold.com

From a chartist perspective the appreciation in the last year appears to be healthy.

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co

Charles & Colvard Still Searching For Direction

November 19, 2009

Analysis of:Charles & Colvard Appoints Randy N. McCullough as Chief Executive Officer and H. Marvin Beasley to Board of Directors | www.businesswire.com

Charles & Colvard searches for direction by hiring its third CEO in two years. Here's more.

Supply Chain Optimization Key to Future Foodservice Industry Profits

November 18, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Restaurateurs Optimistic, but Mantra Remains “Operate with Caution” | www.businesswire.com

New economic realities in the foodservice industry are forcing greater attention on improvements in supply chain efficiencies between trading partners, driven by an emerging group of redistribution, logistics, technology, and transportation specialists that leverage supply chain information, optimize freight movement, and improve product visibility to drive cost savings for restaurant, distributor,...

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co

NRF Survey: Fewer Consumers Plan to Buy Jewelry This Holiday Sseason

November 18, 2009

Analysis of:NRF Holiday Survey: 18.4% Plan to Buy Jewelry | www.idexonline.com

Raw data from NRF 2009 retail Survey shows fewer consumers want jewelry this year and even fewer buyers intend to give jewelry as a gift. Here's more

The Koreans remain aggressive

November 18, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Honda Targets Return To Pre-Crisis Profitability | online.wsj.com

The 2010 year is shaping up to be a very interesting one for fleet purchasers. The Detroit Big 3 have all dramatically scaled back their fleet programs. Part of the void created by this has been filled by the Koreans.

Get into the Coach or you will be left driving the Chuck Wagon

November 18, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Coach goes digital, skews younger with Poppy line | /home.crainsnewyork.com/clickshare/authenticateUserSubscription.do?CSProduct=newyorkbusiness-web&CSAuthReq=1:573366857057608:AID%7CIDAID=20091115/SUB/311159964%7CID=:D40D9E43C9A53EAD3F1FFE17911A21E0&AID=20091115/SUB/311159964&title=Coach%20goes%20digital%2C%20skews%20younger%20&ID=&CSTargetURL=http%

Lew Frankfort has proven that he is 68 years young in his management philosophy after 14 years leading handbag and accessory maker Coach. Sponsored by Mr. Frankfort, Coach is allocating marketing dollars away from TV and Print and into social media. Additionally, they are looking to capture the 18 - 24 market with their Poppy line of handbags - Brilliant!

Embracing the Fear of E-Tailing through More Brick and Mortar

November 17, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Apple Focusing on 'Showcase' Stores | www.retailwire.com

It seems counter intuitive to build bigger, swanky stores when online commerce continues to grow double digits annually.  Apple doesn't think so.  They treat stores as an arm of the Apple brand and a key support of the Apple halo.  This is a truly great model to follow for all retailers.  No wonder why Disney is taking an interactive approach to their store experience looking to make the brick and...

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

Japanese Carmakers Had Better Watch Out; South Korea Is Charging Ahead

November 17, 2009

Analysis of:Honda Targets Return To Pre-Crisis Profitability | online.wsj.com

Anybody who dismisses Hyundai and Kia's recent success as a "Cash For Clunkers" aberration is in for a rude surprise in 2010.

Summarizing the 2009 WWD Apparel/Retail CEO Summit and a Road Map

November 17, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:The 2009 WWD Apparel/Retail CEO Summit | www.wwd.com

Themes from the summit are best summarized into six cylinders of success - Sustainability, Social Media, Democratization, Globalization, Exclusivity, and Sales & Operations Planning.  Are the companies you analyze or may potentially acquire running on 6 cylinders?  Here are some questions to ask management to pressure test each cylinder.

Talk Soup; Campbell's Meals

November 16, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Campbell Soup's New Retail Initiative Presents Options for 'Meal Preparers' | www.cpgmatters.com

Campbell Soup's has a new retail initiative to use the internet and periphery of the grocery store to answer the consumer question "what shall I make for dinner?"  Are they on trend? Are they going about it the right way?

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