All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Retail

Best Company for the Job of Disposal

October 7, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Finlay Enterprises Assets to Be Bought by Gordon Brothers | www.bloomberg.com

Gordon bros is a well established and the premier company to dispose of surplus jewelry merchandise. They are the largest and most effective co for this.

Martin BrillManaging PartnerSweetwater Consulting LLC

As Isaac Mizrahi Builds His Design Empire, Liz Claiborne's Slump Continues

October 5, 2009

Analysis of:Isaac Mizrahi's First Shop | www.wwd.com

Is it possible for Isaac Mizrahi to return the Liz Claiborne NY brand to its former glory, while, at the same time work with QVC to design and hawk a mass appeal apparel line on television; build his own designer level brand (complete with with runway shows during fashion week) and open his first retail shop on New York's fashionable East Side?Liz Claiborne's CEO Bill McComb bet the farm that Isaac Misrahi would turn the brand around, but hasn't the celebrity designer spread himself too thin?

Gordon Bros wIN aGAIN

September 28, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Finlay Enterprises Assets to Be Bought by Gordon Brothers | www.bloomberg.com

The biggest and best equipped company to purchase and resell bankrupt goods

Josh WeilCEO & Co-founderYouth Trends, Inc.

Using Social Media To Redefine The Customer Experience

September 28, 2009

Analysis of:Using Social Media To Redefine The Customer Experience | www.youth-trends.com

As social media technologies increasingly become viable marketing solutions, there are significant emerging opportunities for retailers to rethink how they deal with their younger customers. With new tools, resources and learnings released daily, the notion of an improved and technologically enhanced customer experience strategy adds real and tangible value to the factors that influence shopper actions and transactions.

Gregg KailFormer Reseller ManagerAT&T CORP.

Sony Has to Diversify Distribution like Apple

September 26, 2009

Analysis of:Sony's Latest Gaming Device Cuts Out Retailers | www.cnbc.com

Sony is probably not cutting out retailers as much as facing the market realities of retail shelf space and diversifying to build brand loyalty with online engagement

Martin BrillManaging PartnerSweetwater Consulting LLC

Improved Gross Margin and Lower Costs Trump Same Store Sales For Holiday

September 23, 2009

Analysis of:Holiday Forecasts See Sales Down, Profits Up | www.wwd.com

Same store apparel sales for holiday 2009 will likely be flat or down but those retailers with improved gross margin and sharply reduced expenses are positioned to win big once consumer confidence returns.Improved product development strategies, sharper merchandising, greater speed to market and well managed inventory levels are the keys to greater gross margin in what will likely be another highly promotional holiday retail environment.

Ebay delves into the outlet business

September 23, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:EBay introduces outlet section to its website to attract retailers | www.retail-week.com

EBay recently introduced eBay OUTLET on its UK site.  This new addition to the eBay platform sells merchandise at up to 70% off retail prices from various brands that have their own shop-in-shop presence on the site.  This marks one of the company's attempts to attract larger retail sellers to its site.  Additionally, it is eBay's current foray into the very popular and saturated overstock market.

Cathy StaufferFounderCathy Stauffer Consulting

Amazon Branded Accessories Should be a No Brainer For Buyers

September 22, 2009

Analysis of:Amazon starts own consumer electronics brand | www.videobusiness.com

Amazon's house brand of CE accessories should translate into incremental revenue and profit and higher customer satisfaction.  Having the right accessories from the moment consumers set up their electronics, backed by a retailer they trust, in packaging that's very easy to open (don't underestimate the aggravation factor traditional accessory packaging causes), at great value, is all good for Amazon and their customers.

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co

Could Lawsuit Topple Signet's(SIG) US Brands?

September 22, 2009

Analysis of:Sterling suit moves toward class-action status | www.nationaljewelernetwork.com

Certification as a class action could have significant implications for Signet's investors. Here's more

My Macy's Program Isn't a Strong Reason to Own Macy's

September 22, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Macy's climbs as analyst upgrades to 'Buy' | finance.yahoo.com

A Citi Investment Research Analyst upgraded Macy's to Buy stating that she believes the company's My Macy's program "should lead to improved top line (as well as margin) trends ahead, particularly beginning in 2010." It's a program that empowers the stores to make buying and planning decisions. While this may sound like a good idea, in my opinion, it isn't. I believe it's a dilutive strategy that encourages management by committee rather than through strategic direction and brand focus.

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