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Toys “R” Us Tries Russian Stacking Doll Method in Supermarkets
Toys “R” Us does not seem to fit with Ahold’s food from every direction philosophy (food service, supermarket, home delivery, c-store) so a merger doesn’t appear likely. Is there a…
Kmart Scrubbed Software Projects Intended to Help with Supply Chain
What priorities should Kmart set if it wants to emerge from Chapter 11?
State Lawmakers Look to Sin to Cover Shortfalls
Isn’t it time that all consumption was taxed and that targeted levies such as gas, alcohol, income, capital gains and succession taxes were eliminated?
Talk Magazine Hushes up
New York’s Talk Magazine, jointly funded by Miramax Films and Hearst Corp., is closing up shop just two-and-a-half years after its high-profile launch.
Profit Dawns on Amazon.com
Amid all the hoopla around Amazon’s strong fourth quarter showing is the sobering reality that this is the first time in roughly eight years of operating that the company has…
Consumers See Economy Glass as Half Full
Even the perpetually glum Alan Greenspan in testimony before Congress this week sounded relatively optimistic about the economy’s prospects for 2002. Do not count on a big rebound, however. That…
Heinz Squirts Flavored Ketchup at Adult Palate
The good news is that Heinz’ new items don’t appear to be a me-too which offers hope that consumers will buy these products in addition to the condiments that usually…
Tesco and Safeway Sets Sail Where Webvan Failed
Will Tesco’s home delivery system play in Portland?
Foggy Strategy Clouds Kmart’s Future
Kmart has many obstacles to overcome if it is to emerge successfully from Chapter 11.
Analyst Defines Next Generation of Retail Winners
What other retailers have earned your R-E-S-P-E-C-T for connecting with consumers?
Kmart Board Needs Infusion, Discusses Bankruptcy
Many Wall Street types are talking about Chapter 11 as the only way out for Kmart. Holiday sales were miserable and earnings were in the red. Kmart needs a major…
Coke Must Fizz up to the Competition, Say Analysts
It isn’t that Datamonitor has gotten it wrong, it just seems that the case of Coca-Cola’s demise is being overstated.
Burger King Takes to the Internet with Frequent Whopper Miles
Burger King to try something new — rewarding consumers with edible food and better service.
Shift in Consumer Trends Gives Analysts the Slip
Analysts’ predictions of retail performance during the holiday season were distorted by an inability to grasp a change in consumers’ buying habits, according to marketing consulting firm Consumer Growth Partners…
Amazon tests ‘Treasure Truck’ service In Seattle
Amazon is rolling out a Treasure Truck delivery service in the Seattle area providing consumers with access to limited-quantity goods on sale every day. What do you see as the…
