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November 22, 2006
Deja Vu, new movie, but only a re-run for Sears
Analysis of: Sears profit soars but not on sales | www.retailingtoday.com
Author: John English, Owner, J.L. English Associates, Inc.
Top line growth remains a key struggle at Sears and KmartRevenue from investments and reduced expenses are good icing but you need a cake (sales) to put them on 
Larry KatzenNovember 20, 2006
Sears, The Retailer That Once Was
Analysis of: At Sears, Investing - Not Retail - Drive Profit | online.wsj.com
Author: Larry Katzen, Board Member, The Private Bank & Trust Co
1. Sears retailing operations continue to flounder.2. Profits are generated through various financial engineering schemes.3. What will the future Sears looks like?
Larry KatzenNovember 16, 2006
An audit without a deadline
Analysis of: Accounting Watchdog Falls Behind | wsj.com
Author: Larry Katzen, Board Member, The Private Bank & Trust Co
1. The PCAOB is an entity that few people know much about2. Although they impose strong standards on the accounting firms, their own processes seem to be needing improvement3. Accounting firms don't have the luxury of finishing audits without a deadline. Why should the PCAOB not have one?
Larry KatzenNovember 16, 2006
Less Inventory Equals Less Sales, butr more profit
Analysis of: Dillard's Posts Surprise Profit | www.thestreet.com
Author: Larry Katzen, Board Member, The Private Bank & Trust Co
1. Dillard's faces a tough competitive climate2. It finally has abandoned its cluttered store concept and streamlined inventories3. The net result is fewer sales, but increased profitability
November 14, 2006
The Smart Way to Milk the China Cow
Analysis of: China Dairy Sector Ripe for M&A's | www.21food.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The China dairy market is really flying now: 20% annual growth. Local companies currently have the lead due to their stronger implementation skills in this tricky market, both in production and distribution. But now they are reaching a plateau in terms of management skills, finances, and branding....
Joseph GoldsteinNovember 8, 2006
It is a reasonable expectation
Analysis of: Jupiter predicts $32B in online holiday sales | www.retailingtoday.com
Author: Joseph Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, RID Corp
1) This growth will contribute to slower retail sales at store level.2) Makes the net an important factor for any and all retailers to join in.
Larry KatzenNovember 3, 2006
Sick Accounting profession wants liability relief like Doctors
Analysis of: Booming Audit Firms Seek Shield From Suits | online.wsj.com
Author: Larry Katzen, Board Member, The Private Bank & Trust Co
1. Other than payroll costs, legal costs are the largest expense in an accounting firm.2. Doctors got medical malpractice relief last year and now the accountants want the same treatment.3. But are the accountants willing to lower their billing rates, if they have less legal exposure?
Larry KatzenOctober 31, 2006
DA! You must be dumb, blind and stupid
Analysis of: Cheney Echoes Recent Concerns on Sarbanes-Oxley | online.wsj.com
Author: Larry Katzen, Board Member, The Private Bank & Trust Co
1. Sarbanes Oxley has cost US businesses billions of dollar, making the cost of doing business in the US higher than other capital markets around the world. 2. The biggest benefactor of Sarbanes Oxley is the big 4 accounting firms who also got a windfall from the demise of Arthur Andersen. The...
Martin BrillOctober 30, 2006
Jones Strategic Plan Fails To Overcome The Impact OfRetail Consolidation
Analysis of: Jones Apparel Loses Ground | www.globest.com
Author: Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLC
After failing to sell the company a few months ago, Peter Boneparth, CEO of the Jones Apparel Group, is moving forward with his “strategic plan” to cut costs, streamline pre-production operations and sourcing, strengthen the company’s wholesale brands and increase the retail presence of their retail...
October 30, 2006
Wild Oats Still Well Behind Whole Foods
Analysis of: Organic Growth: Wild Oats May Prove To Be Better Bet Than Whole Foods | online.wsj.com
Author: John Duffy, President, MarketOps, Inc.
1.  Wild Oats has lacked the forward thinking of its main competitor Whole Foods in developing its retail business focused on offering natural and organic foods.2.  While it is encouraging that Mr. Odak has been let go there are a number of key strategic issues that must be addressed for them...

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