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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 6, 2008
Retail Online Industry
Analysis of: Online shopping 'defies slowdown' | news.bbc.co.uk
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The convenience of the consumers to shop online with no delivery fees are hurting the retail industry. Retailers are waiving fees to get consumers to shop online which is affecting store profit and the inability to lure shoppers into profitable items.
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...
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...
January 21, 2008
Under Armour Under Fire
Analysis of: Under Armour Shares Fall After Downgrade | money.cnn.com
Author: Tom Cassidy, Independent Consultant, Cassidy Consultants
How real are the issues that currently face Under Armour? The stock fell 24% on Friday as part of a perfect storm fueled by recession concerns, negative retail reports for the Holiday period, and a UA forecast termed disappointing by stock analysts, all converging at the same time. What impact will the...
Michael MillerDecember 28, 2007
Shopping Center Development
Analysis of: Wal-Mart Gets Discount on Land Purchase | chicagorealestatedaily.com
Author: Michael Miller, Independent Consultant, Independent Consultant- Michael Miller
The article while factual just scratches the surface of center development. It just gives an indication of one of the incentives available to major tenants.
Jason KraAugust 3, 2007
Kohls will surely succeed w/ Vera as they did w/ Chaps & Daisy
Analysis of: Vera Wang Set to Dress Up Kohl's | online.wsj.com
Author: Jason Kra, Owner, Total Sports Resources
    Relevant names but private label control will generate sure results for kohls in this new brand.  branded product created specifically for Kohls is like branded retail w/ a private label mentality of control.  This will be a huge success for Kohls and will follow other...
June 6, 2007
So what options are left for Footlocker
Analysis of: Genesco rejects new Foot Locker bid | www.reuters.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The acquisition of Stride Rite by Payless is significant in breaking the traditional acquisition model of footwear retailers. We have not seen many such acquisitions that 1) show a retailer moving upstream into brands or 2) the large scale of brand acquisition. Anything less from Footlocker will be...

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