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- 2/26/2020
Analysis: Penney has the right captain, but the ship she inherited has holes
There’s no nice way of saying it: J.C. Penney was one of the losers over the holidays. - 2/25/2020
Analysis: TJX stands ‘head and shoulders’ above most other off-pricers
After a dismal set of results from many clothing retailers over the holiday period, some may be wondering whether consumers were buying much apparel at all. - 2/24/2020
Analysis: Home Depot is a company ‘that does not stand still’
Worries that the consumer economy is running out of steam have been put to rest by today’s results from Home Depot. - 2/20/2020
Product discovery wars 2020: Google, Amazon and your retail business
Google’s recent revamp of its product discovery tool is designed to fend off competition in the U.S. from Amazon in the $55 billion search advertising market. - 2/19/2020
Analysis: Victoria’s Secret reinvention will take time and money to enact
That L Brands has opted to sell a majority stake in Victoria’s Secret is a tacit recognition that the brand was on the road to nowhere under its previous leadership. - 2/18/2020
Expert Opinion: How Regional Grocers Can Win Against the Odds
Regional grocers have a target on their back. - 2/13/2020
Commentary: Retailers will need to work a lot harder to generate growth in 2020
The year 2020 has started with modest growth in pure retail, where sales rose by 2.7%. - 2/12/2020
Commentary: The Rippling Effect of Coronavirus Across Retail
To better understand the challenges posed by the coronavirus let’s take a closer look at the rippling effect caused by this health crisis and see how it’s disrupting today’s global economy. - 2/2/2020
Expert Opinion: The Looming Threat of Tax Whistleblower Lawsuits for Retailers
As big retail adjusts to the tax complexities resulting from the Supreme Court’s Wayfair ruling, there is one unintended consequence that is getting little attention, but will likely become a significant risk to the sector in the years to come. - 1/26/2020
Commentary: Store retailers need to consider rise of multigenerational families
The number of Americans living in multigenerational households is at a record high and stretches across all ages. - 1/20/2020
Commentary: How to comply with the CCPA — and why retailers’ reputations are at risk
With the California Consumer Privacy Act now in effect, it’s a must that merchants and retailers get fully compliant or face consequences in the form of steep fines and damaged reputations.
