April 8, 2013

Tesco’s Fresh & Easy Experiment Flops Big Time in the U.S.

Some are calling it one of the largest failures in modern supermarket retailing, if not the largest ever. Tesco came...

By Brian List

April 8, 2013

Tesco’s Fresh & Easy Experiment Flops Big Time in the U.S.

Some are calling it one of the largest failures in modern supermarket retailing, if not the largest ever. Tesco came...

By superadmin

April 4, 2013

A Letter of Admission and An Act Of Admonition From JC Penney

Worse, quarterly financials consistently reflected the sharp negative reactions to the new policies at JCP.

By Arthur Rosenberg

March 15, 2013

Walgreens to build Net Zero Energy Store in Illinois

Walgreens announced plans to build what it believes could be the nation’s first net zero energy store, taking ‘green’ energy...

By Brian List

March 14, 2013

How’s Westlake Progressing Under Ace? The Unveiling of a New Store Design.

Last December, just before Christmas, Ace Hardware bought itself a most interesting holiday gift. Long-time and noted co-op member Westlake...

By Arthur Rosenberg

March 14, 2013

Tacos and Tamales and Burritos, Oh My!

An ethnic group is defined as a ‘sizable group of people sharing a common and distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic...

By Linda Helman

March 13, 2013

25 Years of Growth at Stage Stores Inc.

Stage Stores, Inc. sells moderately priced, brand name and private label apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family.

By Natasha Perry

March 12, 2013

JCPenney and Walmart Utilize Mobile Checkout

With the adoption of mobile checkout still in its early stages, Walmart and JCPenney’s recent initiatives showcase two different approaches...

By Matt Werhner

March 11, 2013

Fareway Stores Celebrates 75 Years in Business – By the Numbers

Fareway Stores opened its first store 75 years ago this May.

By Brian List

March 11, 2013

J.C. Penney Too Much Too Late; Creating Retailing Revolution or Revulsion?

It may seem like a decade ago when J.C. Penney’s newly crowned wunderkind, CEO Ron Johnson announced several revolutionary, rather...

By Arthur Rosenberg

February 20, 2013

Limited Brands: A Look at 50 Years

Limited Brands is an American fashion retailer. It was founded 50 years ago by Leslie Wexner. For twelve years Mr....

By Natasha Perry

February 19, 2013

Perhaps J.C. Penney Can Learn a Lesson From The Home Depot

It may seem like a decade ago when J.C. Penney’s newly crowned wunderkind, CEO Ron Johnson announced several revolutionary and...

By Arthur Rosenberg