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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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Should customers pay extra for service?
RetailWire recently posted an online discussion — about whether customers will pay an upcharge for customer service — that triggered plenty of comment. My perspective follows, and it is based on the...
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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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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? —...
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Target finds small-format stores are more productive
Today’s RetailWire discussion centers on Target, which is enjoying more productivity in its expanding base of small-footprint stores. I don’t think this is rocket science: Locating smaller-format...
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Target’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...
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Holiday hiring and the “omnichannel” challenge
Two recent (and related) comments from RetailWire on the subject of holiday hiring and whether stores are prepared to deal with the operational demands of omnichannel. First up, my take on the kinds of...
View ArticleIs Target’s turnaround on the right track?
A brief comment (below) from RetailWire, regarding Target CEO Brian Cornell’s evaluation of their improved comp sales and operating results. It’s all about the merchandising: Given his CPG background,...
View ArticleHow omnichannel makes inventory management tougher
RetailWire panelists recently had plenty to say about the supply-chain challenges triggered by stores’ push into omnichannel programs. Here’s my brief comment: One cause of volatility is the growth of...
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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