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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 
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.
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...
Martin BrillOctober 26, 2006
Fierce Competition In Europe Is Changing U.S. Apparel Retailing
Analysis of: Retail Market Feels Fast Fashion Effect | www.wwd.com
Author: Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLC
European “fast-fashion” specialty retailers are increasing their presence in the U.S. and putting increased pressure on American specialty chains that cater to fashion conscious young women, to speedup deliveries of trendy apparel at affordable prices. The highly sophisticated sourcing platforms...
October 23, 2006
Off Price Retail Gets Early Competition
Analysis of: Survey: Consumers to spend more this holiday season | www.retailingtoday.com
Author: John English, Owner, J.L. English Associates, Inc.
1. Changing retail marketplace2. Early competition for Off Price Retailers3. New techniques to drive sales and footsteps
October 23, 2006
Wal Mart, it's back to basics
Analysis of: Wal-Mart cutting prices on more than 100 toys | news.yahoo.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
WalMarts aggressive price cuts on toys indicate that price still is key to their customersRecent feel good marketing campaigns are missing their marksA return to basics with an improved targeted marketing campaign spells trouble for some competitors
Martin BrillOctober 23, 2006
Liz Claiborne Reaches Outside The Industry For New CEO
Analysis of: Life After Charron: Liz Faces An Uncertain Future | www.wwd.com
Author: Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLC
William L. McComb – a Johnson and Johnson group chairman, with no apparel manufacturing, or retail experience – will succeed Paul Charron as Liz Claiborne’s new chief executive officer next month. In an earnings slump for the past year and a half and operating in a very tough retail environment, the...
October 23, 2006
McDonald's is Hitting on All Cylinders
Analysis of: McDonald's 3rd-quarter outlook beats estimates | today.reuters.com
Author: John Duffy, President, MarketOps, Inc.
1.  McDonald's is performing at a high level driven by core growth platforms at home in the U.S. as well as abroad.2.  The fast food industry itself is starting to show signs of life after experiencing softness over the past year or so.  While maybe not as profoundly as McDonald's,...

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