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June 19, 2008
Marginal Pain
Analysis of: Fiscal spiral has merchants cutting back on imports | www.boston.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Companies that are fine tuning their merchandise presentation, actively seeking out third party logistics (3PL) to minimize inventory risk, and employing more dynamic order replenishment systems are going to be the winners in this market. 
June 2, 2008
Where's The Party At?
Analysis of: Sears' Hip-Hop Hope: Store Signs LL Cool J To Do Apparel Brand | www.wwd.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Sears is very late to the party. Urban fashion has been dead nearly three years in most urban retail centers. Fashion has shifted from "urban" to "street" in the last year or so. Urban retail is not about hip hop, as much as, it's about price value.  What Sears should be considering private...
April 29, 2008
Only The Smarter Restauranteurs Will Survive
Analysis of: Restaurants Feel Sting Of Surging Costs, Debt | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
With the economic conditions the way they are, restaurant companies are scrambling to come up with ways to combat the conditions that are affecting their operations. Commodity costs aren't coming down, so how can they offset higher prices? What strategies should companies be using to survive through...
April 14, 2008
Is The Media To Blame For Starbucks Loss Of Appeal
Analysis of: Starbucks New Strategy | topics.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Nearly very time you read an article about Starbucks, the media is always adding their nonfactual view on the overall health of the coffee giant. Just because competition comes to town, doesn't always mean they can survive the coffee giant's brand name. Closing down every coffee house to retrain every...
April 4, 2008
Is American Living Going To Survive At JC Penneys
Analysis of: J.C. Penney Guts First-Quarter Earnings Forecast | community.investopedia.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
What and why would the consumer recognize the eagle label? How does American Living price points incorporate into their concept? Who would be their competitors with this new line of clothing?
April 2, 2008
Panera Bread Says Wake Up And Smell The Eggs
Analysis of: Americans Are Losing Sleep Over A Good Breakfast | money.aol.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The American consumer is always looking for a great breakfast offering especially something different. Can a company be successful offering "fresh" breakfast sandwich offerings and still maintain a speed of service? How will this impact major competitors like McDonalds and other QSR concepts that rule...
March 31, 2008
Creating Premium Consumer Experiences At Dillard's
Analysis of: Makeover at Dillard's: Store Moving Upscale Adding More Fashion | www.wwd.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
While management is clearly thinking long and hard about its business, tough choices need to be made about how to best position Dillard's for the future. Dillard's clearly needs to take a leadership position in evolving the industry to a healthier, more exciting consumer environment at retail, which...
March 24, 2008
Incremental Food And Beverage Serving Leaders For 2007
Analysis of: Restaurant Food Trends For 2008 | www.quazen.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
As consumer eating habits change, restaurants need to be prepared to change courses very quickly to survive. So called mini-burgers ( sliders ) seem to tell us that snack foods are more popular than ever. One stop shopping has elevated Walmart as the king of retail and I think grocery stores are looking...
March 20, 2008
Starbucks Returns To Their Roots
Analysis of: Starbucks CEO Says We Are "Returning To Our Roots" | www.bizjournals.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
With Shultz's return to the top, the direction seems to be straight ahead with returning to their roots. "FREEBIES" never hurt anyone and I like the new ideas of the company. New Espresso machines being added to the stores gives the impression of new confidence for this huge investment. Will more aroma...
March 19, 2008
Market Blindness, The Big Three have Lost Their Vision
Analysis of: Ford to Press Cost Cuts; GM Sticks With Forecast; Chrysler Says on Track | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Ford, Chrysler and General Motors It’s Hard to Feel Sorry for Detroit Auto Makers   I have been in marketing for over thirty-five years and believe me there is nothing more pathetic than watching a consumer/durable goods giant circle the drain when their sales go south. No one ever fixes the...

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