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Scott MeyerJune 6, 2008
Stevia Impact on Tabletop Sweeteners Negligible
Analysis of: Gilbert firm set to announce stevia distribution deal | www.eastvalleytribune.com
Author: Scott Meyer, President, Meyer Group, LLC
-  This article does not mention stevia's taste profile, which is inferior to existing low-calorie sweeteners -  Mainstream US consumers look for taste/flavor first, "natural" is way down the list of attributes -  Large volume users of low-calorie/high-intensity sweeteners have known...
Joseph GoldsteinMay 29, 2008
Late on the subject
Analysis of: Sears' Hip-Hop Hope: Store Signs LL Cool J To Do Apparel Brand | www.wwd.com
Author: Joseph Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, RID Corp
Sears has once again proven to be late in recognizing fashion trends. Hip Hop although not dead as a music trends is dead as a fashion trend. Even the biggest names in Hip-Hop clothing has hit thee skids, whether it be Rockawear or John John or any of the so called urban labels. It is unfortunate...
Joseph GoldsteinMay 12, 2008
The best and the brightest!!
Analysis of: Li & Fung boss predicts BRIC retail expansion | www.just-style.com
Author: Joseph Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer, RID Corp
     Li and Fung not only is one of the biggest sourceing companies in Asia and one of the best financed and diversified, it is run by two od the brightest men in the industry. They are both educated in the United States and one has taught at Harvard Business School. They know the business...
Martin BrillApril 21, 2008
Department Stores Must Upgrade Their Total Shopping Experience
Analysis of: Department Stores focus on Style | www.courierpostonline.com
Author: Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLC
The entire department store segment is hurting right now, but those that improve their merchandising strategies , build their store brand though creative marketing and improve the shopping experience for their customers will emerge as market leaders once the economy turns around....
April 17, 2008
Ken Hicks is JCPs secret weapon
Analysis of: JCPenney chief merchant named to board | www.retailingtoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Operating under the radar in the shadows of industry greats like Allen Questrom and Mike Ullman, Ken Hicks has been the guy who brings the theme "every day matters" to life as an executive. He takes the vision of these great leaders and translates it into the strategies and tactics that have helped...
Michael ZibelApril 17, 2008
Is More Private Label At JCP The Right Move?
Analysis of: J.C. Penney Curbs Expansion, Pushes Private Label | online.wsj.com
Author: Michael Zibel, Principal, Michael Zibel & Associates
Many retailers over the years have gone down the path of increasing their private label penetration to the point where their business suffers at the top line, and eventually the bottom line. JCP is heavily penetrated with private brands now, and with the disappointng launch of American Living, pushing...
Martin BrillApril 17, 2008
A Few Well Merchandised Specialty Chains Buck The Negative Retail Tide.
Analysis of: Fighting Off the Chill: Retailers get Inventive To Combat Recession. WWD. | www.wwd.com
Author: Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLC
Discount stores are not the only sector holding up well in what has been described as the worst retail apparel environment in the past twenty years.   Innovative specialty chains that know their customers well are moving forward with fresh assortments and new product categories that speak to their...
Michael ZibelApril 3, 2008
Is American Living Meeting Expectations At JCP?
Analysis of: J.C. Penney Guts First-Quarter Earnings Forecast | community.investopedia.com
Author: Michael Zibel, Principal, Michael Zibel & Associates
With the recent launch of American Living, JCP is banking on this upscale privately branded line to add cache, sales, and enhanced margin that will benefit their bottom line. After reviewing the offering in-store, many questions arise about the success of the launch.  
April 3, 2008
Sears First And Foremost Needs A Game Plan
Analysis of: Study: Consumers cut back on shopping | retailingtoday.com
Author: John English, Owner, J.L. English Associates, Inc.
1. Just what is Sears plan ? 2. Understanding how the company has operated in the past decade. 3. Audibels only work if you have an actual game plan and a buy-in from the players along with a strong feeling of confidence that you can win.
Martin BrillMarch 7, 2008
Department Stores Are Giving Up Market Share to Discounters and Off-Price Retailers
Analysis of: Shares Slump as February Comps Disappoint | www.wwd.com
Author: Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLC
Middle income consumers are trading down from department stores such as Kohl's,  Bon-Ton and Macy's to off-price retailers and discounters like TJX and Ross Stores, Wal-Mart and Costco.  Missy apparel retailers and brands targeting "boomers" are suffering more than most in this economic...

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