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In light of 2007's and 1Q in 2008's dismal outlook in department stores, many stores including JC Penney's, Macy's, Kohl's and others need to rejuvenate, think out of the box, if it wants to capture the younger consumer who is more recession proof, than their parents.  Granted, the price of food,...

In the end, third place in a less than a relevant race is not all that bad. Both katie Couric and CBS might be better served by separating.

Friedman's failure is not as much a consequence of a bad economy or poor strategy as it is about the motivations of its owners and how the business was financed.  Here's why.

As Zale adds a new Chief of Store Operations (CSO) to its executive suite, investors have to ask when they can expect a turn around plan.  Here's why it may take longer than they think.  

Someone once said, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it”.  That’s today’s paradox today.  The numbers don’t reflect reality.  But we chose to believe the them anyway and fashion policy accordingly, making conditions worse for the consumer. The consumer rebate won't...

With both the psychographics and economics of retailing changing, the role of the chief merchandisng officer may make  the CEO redundant in 21st century retailing.  Here's why.

Wal-Mart takes credit for the benefits of Americas free market, while advertising activists fault their savings claim.  Here's why their argument fails.  

Despite the economy, select watch manufacturers, continue to grow sales and profits.  US jewelers could benefit from their growth strategies.  Here is how.

Lampert's new efforts to revive Sears retailing is likely to mean lower sales, higher costs, and more employee turn over.  Here's why.

Decines in both circulation and ad revenue continue. Newspapers must adapt to a changing media landscape to maintain relevancy