GLG News in Consumer Goods & Services

Under new Stores CEO Castro-Wright, Wal-Mart makes the correct turn at a key historical fork in the road.  Should it play follow the leader with Target?  Should it buy into the "luxury for the masses" consultant speak?  Or should it listen to itself, while seeking to update and change it's internal understanding of the outside world?   By choosing the later of the three Wal-Mart...

Whenever the B-word--bankruptcy--is uttered in conversation about the Detroit Three automakers, there is a quick and predictable retort. "Bankruptcy is not an option."

The EC and Ryanair are at constant loggerheads over the 3 main issues of fare displays, Subsidies from cities wanting service and of course the Aer Lingus acquisition. Given the economic climate and benefits that air transportation provides, the EC should perhaps consider rethinking at least one of these policies. the issue of stimulus packages to entice airlines to fly to particular airports.

First, the survey was conducted among a market segment most likely to be able to afford to travel abroad and most likely to have the desire to do so. The survey is not representative of the US populations as a whole. Equally important, the relatively low cost destinations of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean qualified as a trip abroad. These destinations may benefit by attracting travelers...

United's management is now embattled in both a legal and commercial fight with its pilot's the very people who brought in Tilton in the first place. United must cut more heads and deeper across the board to match the fleet reductions

Chrysler LLC announced it was exiting leasing entirely in July and GMAC has discontinued leasing in their Canadian market. This in it self may be considered a risk management avoidance given the current market status, however I find it interesting that Chrysler LLC is owned by Cerberus and Cerberus owns 52% of GMAC as well. This is just another curve ball for an already troubled dealer network that...

With all of the bad news and dire predictions surrounding the Detroit Three, its good to occasionally find some good news to comment on.

Castro-Wright says his strategy, not the economic down turn saved the company's bottom line.  But, the facts don't bear that position out .  Investors should be weary of retail executives that believe their own press clippings.

Management's behavior casts doubt on Movado's future earnings growth.  Here's why

Investors may be underestimating Blue Nile's real challenges in the second half.  Here's why.