Consumer Goods & Services News by GLG Council Members

Best Company for the Job of Disposal

October 7, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Finlay Enterprises Assets to Be Bought by Gordon Brothers | www.bloomberg.com

Gordon bros is a well established and the premier company to dispose of surplus jewelry merchandise. They are the largest and most effective co for this.

Marketing Lessons from Chicago's Failed Olympic Effort

October 6, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Flat Pitch to IOC | www.chicagotribune.com

In hindsight it appears Chicago faced much greater odds in its pursuit of the 2016 Summer Games than previously thought. It also faced a formidable competitor who demonstrated a grasp of some very basic marketing principles and employed them effectively. Rio de Janeiro knew its audience well, stressed a compelling benefit for them, and presented it with an enthusiastic pitch team that was the equal of Oprah, the First Lady and the President.

Martin BrillManaging PartnerSweetwater Consulting LLC

As Isaac Mizrahi Builds His Design Empire, Liz Claiborne's Slump Continues

October 5, 2009

Analysis of:Isaac Mizrahi's First Shop | www.wwd.com

Is it possible for Isaac Mizrahi to return the Liz Claiborne NY brand to its former glory, while, at the same time work with QVC to design and hawk a mass appeal apparel line on television; build his own designer level brand (complete with with runway shows during fashion week) and open his first retail shop on New York's fashionable East Side?Liz Claiborne's CEO Bill McComb bet the farm that Isaac Misrahi would turn the brand around, but hasn't the celebrity designer spread himself too thin?

Can Cadbury Grow?

October 5, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Cadbury’s Stitzer Says Acquisitions May Feature in Growth Plans | bloomberg.com

Cadbury has become the target of intent of Kraft, so Kraft might grow their top line. Cadbury has made itself a confectionary pure play. It divested its beverage business to follow this path. It currently accounts for 10% of the $150 Bn global market and by most analysis, ranks third behind Mars and Nestle. While this would appear to give them the potential for growth, those prospects might not come as easily as anticipated in a very segmented market place.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

GM; A Lesson It Could Learn From Toyota

October 4, 2009

Analysis of:Yen's Rise Dents Toyota's Results | online.wsj.com

Last week, the president of the world's largest automaker, no, not GM, Toyota, said at a news conference that his company was "gasping for salvation." and is in the grip of a long-term decline.

Tom PirkoPresidentBevmark LLC

FEMSA, ASSESSING STRATEGIC VALUES IN GLOBAL BEER CONSOLIDATION.

October 1, 2009

Analysis of:Mexico's FEMSA SEEN EYEING $9 BILLION BEER MERGER | reuters.com

FEMSA remains a misunderstood asset in the global consolidation of the beer industry.   A transaction will involve numerous strategic considerations andwill depend upon several key factors involving acquirers' balance sheets and plans for development.

ECOtality's eTec Finalizes Contract for $100 Million DOE Grant

October 1, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:PR: ECOtality's eTec Finalizes Contract for $100 Million Transportation Electrification Project with U.S. Department of Energy | www.businesswire.com

It's official!  The largest transportation electrification project in history has started.  This morning on 10/1/2009, eTec announced that they have officially signed the $99.8 million grant with DOE to start installing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in 5 States.

Jack SayerManaging PartnerSayer Partners LLC

Saturn; eBay; Penske; No Good News Here For General Motors

October 1, 2009

Analysis of:G.M. To Close Saturn After Deal Fails | www.nytimes.com

On Tuesday, GM thought it had a deal to sell its Saturn brand to Roger Penske. On Wednesday afternoon the automaker was blindsided by news Penske had pulled out of the deal. This, on the heels of the announcement that GM will not extend its venture to sell cars through eBay. Neither announcement was good news for GM, one, however, was worse than the other.

Cyrus BulsaraPresidentProfessional Consultants & Resources

Unilever On the Prowl...Again !

October 1, 2009

Analysis of:Unilever Plans to Buy Sara Lee Soaps for $1.9 Billion | www.bloomberg.com

After the last major acquisition of TIGI, the Tony & Guy Salon Products unit, Unilever seems to be making the right acquisition moves and is on the prowl for CPG/FMCG companies again.

Impact of Indian markets on Vehicle design.(Inapex Pvt.Ltd)

October 1, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Muzzling the Guzzlers: High Gas Prices Drive Effort to Remake SUVs | online.wsj.com

With the rapid growth of the vehicle market in India, the need to factor in the design features based on demand here will grow. The need to reduce weight and cost will also be driven by the growing demand for low pollution engines and relevant product features.

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