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Jack SayerDecember 2, 2008
Surprise, Auto Sales In November Were Awful: Next: Detroit 3 Head To Congress
Analysis of: Each Player in Big Three Is Devising Its Own Plan | www.forbes.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
In a coincidence worthy of a Hollywood script writer, the Detroit Three will appear in Congress to ask for financial aid on the same day they report sales declines at the highest levels in a quarter century.
Jack SayerDecember 1, 2008
Is Pontiac Going To Join Oldsmobile In GM's Scrapyard?
Analysis of: Report: GM Is Considering Selling SAAB, Pontiac, Saturn Brands | blogs.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
One thing seems certain to be featured in the bailout blueprint for both GM and Ford. Both companies will be ditching some brands that have long dogged their ever-more-fragile bottom lines.
Jack SayerNovember 24, 2008
Sears Isn't The Only Problem For Eddie Lampert: How About AutoNation?
Analysis of: Whatever you do, don't buy Sears | money.cnn.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
With AutoNation stock down by 44% since the end of the third quarter, Eddie Lampert, its largest shareholder, and his hedge fund, RBS Partners, have other problems besides his stake in Sears.
Craig MarstonNovember 24, 2008
Order Cancelations Will Not Approach Half of The Order Book
Analysis of: Half of dry bulk orders will ‘not be delivered’ | www.lloydslist.com
Author: Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine
Navios' prediction that up to half of the dry bulk orderbook through 2010 will be canceled won't happen.
Jack SayerNovember 24, 2008
The Next Blow For GM: Suppliers Put Them On C.O.D.?
Analysis of: Lawmakers Send Big Three Back Home Empty-Handed | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
The only group in the automotive sector struggling more than the Detroit Three is probably their suppliers. Now it seems that the three Detroit auto makers may be put on a "Cash-On-Delivery" basis by these suppliers.
Jack SayerNovember 21, 2008
General Motors: Is This The Beginning Of The End?
Analysis of: Automakers Rescue Drive Stalls | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
 All year, GM CEO Rick Wagoner has been insisting his company will never declare bankruptcy. In October, a company spokesperson reiterated that. In fact, the company website ststes that: "bankruptcy protection is not an option GM is considering."
Lisa BairdNovember 18, 2008
Marketing in a recession: a tough balancing act
Analysis of: Advertisers must target consumers more tactically in recession | www.mandmglobal.com
Author: Lisa Baird, Managing Partner, Brand Value Advisors LLC
The best marketers are those that effectively balance long term initiatives with short term business needs and continually fine tune their marketing mix for optimal performance. Here are five questions that management should be asking marketing teams now to ensure they maintain the right balance. 1)...
John MacalusoNovember 18, 2008
Restaurant prices will plateau, not fall.
Analysis of: Price for Oil, Grains Fall -- But Food Prices Unlikely to Soften Before 2009 | www.soyatech.com
Author: John Macaluso, President & Chief Executive Officer, Cornell Management Group
1. The article is accurate -- it will be some time --many months -- before retailers and restaurants see prices falling.2.  Restaurants will maintain higher prices, even after their food costs start to fall.3.  The food industry has been hard hit by higher commodity costs, and they will attempt...
Jack SayerNovember 17, 2008
What Car Folks Think About What's Happening In Today's Auto Market: Part 3
Analysis of: If Detroit Fails, Foreign Makers Could Be Buffer | www.nytimes.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
In July and October I published GLG News analysis' showing opinions of auto dealer clients, associates on the manufacturing side of the business and several key lenders regarding issues of mutual interest. Here is a follow-up on those articles.
Jack SayerNovember 17, 2008
The Cost Of A GM Failure Would Be Worst Than The Cost OF Keeping It Alive
Analysis of: Democrats Plot Detroit Rescue | online.wsj.com
Author: Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Be careful what you wish for. It seems like everyone has an opinion regarding the possible failure, bankruptcy, bailout of General Motors. Regardless what you call it, we should consider the cost of a GM failure.

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