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September 11, 2008
Costs go up and quality takes the hit
Analysis of: Foodmakers plan big ad campaigns in down economy | ap.google.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The reality of these investments is that operating a company is costing more (ingredents and financing) so things have to give.
June 26, 2008
Customer Value Creation in an Economic Downturn
Analysis of: Creating Customer Value in a Down Economy | blog.insight-data.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
This article describes the strategies companies should take to increase customer value in an economic downturn. During these periods, companies should focus on identifying, understanding and catering to their best and high potential customers thus increasing their value to the organization. The...
November 26, 2007
Taking Care of Business(earnings reporting) A Little Too Much?
Analysis of: Office Depot Announces Third Quarter Results | mediarelations.officedepot.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
1.Despite the quick turnaround in announcing the less severe than expected financial impact that the vendor allocation timing issues have had over the past 4 quarters, uncertainty still abounds regarding the Leadership, business model and ultimate turnaround strategy for Office Depot. 2.Within the text...
November 15, 2007
Q3 Earnings at OfficeMax Reflect a Continued Soft Economy
Analysis of: OfficeMax Reports Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results | officemax.mediaroom.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
1)Despite a very soft year overall in the Office Supply sector, OMX has achieved 3 consecutive quarters of positive retail store comps and could very well be taking share from struggling ODP in overlap markets. 2)Although overall contract sales grew by 2.4% against Q3 LY(reflecting mainly growth...
November 12, 2007
Staples Innovates Again--This Time in China
Analysis of: Staples and UPS Announce Joint Venture in China for New Co-Branded Store | phx.corporate-ir.net
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
1)Within a very saturated marketplace of Office Supply superstores, could a smaller footprint store that features core office supplies, print and document services and shipping be the ultimate answer to retail store expansion in the sector? 2)Given escalating rent cost in large metropolitan areas, a...
November 12, 2007
Office Depot On the Ropes?
Analysis of: Office Depot Announces Delay of Third Quarter Earnings | mediarelations.officedepot.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
1)Given ODP's lackluster Q1 and Q2 Earnings announcements TY, will analyst and investor confidence again be shaken in the midst of an internal investigation that could destroy EPS this year and continue to erode share price? 2)ODP continues to struggle and appears to be mired in turnaround efforts...
September 28, 2007
Office Depot Likely to Join Lowe's and Target With Revised Year End Earnings Forecast
Analysis of: Consumer spending slows, retailers take hit | www.nydailynews.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The fallout at retailers is not yet over and I expect that other retailers will also struggle in a very tough economic climate. Signs that this will occur are evidenced in the following over the past several months: 1)Staples 2nd Quarter earnings announcement included negative same store sales,...
September 28, 2007
Like Elvis, Will Retailers Have A Blue Christmas?
Analysis of: Goods Orders Off Sharply for August | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Given the fact that unless you've spent the last year in a cave in Afghanistan and have not as yet heard anything about the cascading effect the housing and subprime mortgage markets have had on the economy, this article points to the fact that it just might be getting worse vs better. Validation...
September 13, 2007
Office Depot Looks to Loyalty Program to Bolster Weak First Half
Analysis of: Office Depot Launches Industry-Leading Customer Rewards Program | mediarelations.officedepot.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
-On the positive side, loyalty programs can definitely build Brand awareness, market share growth, frequency of visits and average ticket size: however, the risk of offering a higher % of total sale back in the form of gift cards can outweigh the positive benefits if only current customer base takes...
September 5, 2007
Office Supply Sector Principals Will Face Stiffer Competition in 2007 and 2008 From FedEx Kinko's
Analysis of: FedEx Kinko's Escalates Expansion Efforts | www.retailnet.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
1.)With a very tough front half of FY 2007 behind them regarding retail store comps, the Office Supply sector players will be continually pressed to find ways to drive topline revenues the balance of this year and next as a "new" core supplies player drops over 700 new and strategically placed stores...

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