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Is the pendulum swinging back on early Thanksgiving openings?
I’ve argued for awhile that earlier and earlier Black Friday (or Thursday) openings are counterproductive. Here are some recent thoughts posted on RetailWire: Some of the biggest players (Walmart,...
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Will Target’s latest reset work?
Target’s CEO announced last week that investors should expect tough 2017 returns as the company invests in stores and more competitive pricing. Here’s my recent comment from RetailWire: Walmart was...
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Why did Walmart acquire Bonobos?
In case you missed it (among the front-page coverage of Amazon and Whole Foods), Walmart acquired men’s online retailer Bonobos last week. RetailWire panelists weighed in on the pluses and minuses of...
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Can JCP be a player in toys?
JCPenney recently announced an expansion of its toy business, in time for holiday 2017 selling. RetailWire panelists weighed in on the topic, and here’s my take: Toys are a double-edged sword for...
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How do vendors meet Walmart’s price demands?
From a recent RetailWire discussion…it’s always been challenging for vendors dealing with Walmart, but never more than now when it’s waging war on multiple competitive fronts. Here’s my opinion:...
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Walmart on a roll?
Walmart’s 2nd quarter results were strong, although their stock price may or may not be rewarded for it in the short term. RetailWire panelists addressed a simple question — is Walmart unstoppable? —...
View ArticleTarget’s choice: Cheap chic, or just cheap?
A brief RetailWire comment below on Target’s re-pricing of food and commodity basics, which is something they periodically need to do: Target periodically needs to reset its prices on commodities...
View ArticleAnd now, a Google/Walmart tie-up
To expand on my last post (about Kohl’s and Amazon), now comes word of a stronger alliance between Walmart and Google. Here’s my comment from RetailWire, in which I comment that each company brings...
View ArticleDid Walmart deserve the punishment?
By “punishment,” I mean the 10% drop in Walmart’s stock price yesterday (February 20) when the company reported slower-than-expected sales and profits in its e-commerce business. My comment at...
View ArticleTarget’s brand position: We’re easy
Target is focused on “ease of shopping” as it refines its brand equity. My question (from RetailWire)…is it a credible claim, and can Target really sustain a competitive advantage here? Here’s my...
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