February 10, 2014
Best Buy: Experience the Ultimate Showroom… Not
During a recent visit to a Best Buy location, while investigating the possible purchase of a super zoom camera, a...
February 10, 2014
During a recent visit to a Best Buy location, while investigating the possible purchase of a super zoom camera, a...
January 16, 2014
I’ve previously written in this space about the explosive growth that in-store retail clinics experienced during the infancy of their...
January 16, 2014
Just over a year ago some big news came down the pike. Leading hardware cooperative Ace Hardware had actually acquired...
January 15, 2014
As Chain Store Guide winds up its celebration of 80 years in business, it’s interesting to take a look back...
January 15, 2014
Teenagers and young adults are shying away from brands that used to be a wardrobe staple. Logo-based brands, such as...
January 14, 2014
As we look forward to an exciting 2014 in the world of retail and foodservice, the coming year will bring...
January 13, 2014
Back in 2003, Roundy’s Supermarkets purchased the Rainbow Foods supermarket chain as more of an investment than long-term strategic plan....
January 13, 2014
Anyone who has viewed the show Undercover Boss just once, undoubtedly felt at least one tug on their heartstrings, and...
December 13, 2013
Walgreens has become a leader in solar technology and green initiatives. In July 2012, 80% of its stores switched to...
December 12, 2013
The 800-pound gorilla wants to become the 1,200-pound gorilla. In a proposed deal announced December 9, 2013, Sysco Corp. plans...
December 12, 2013
Last month our CSG Insight reported on a somewhat startling announcement by Carter Lumber. It stated that the company was...
December 11, 2013
This past year we saw several acquisitions made by major apparel and department store retailers. Gap Inc. acquired women’s fashion...