September 10, 2012
75 Years and Still Hot Now
Founded in Paducah, Kentucky, in 1937, the iconic company Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is observing its 75thanniversary this year. Long...
September 10, 2012
Founded in Paducah, Kentucky, in 1937, the iconic company Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is observing its 75thanniversary this year. Long...
September 10, 2012
Long before the incredible recession-era successes of dollar chains Walmart consistently revealed a strong case of dollar store envy. Target...
August 28, 2012
With IKEA’s announcement that the company is removing self checkout lanes from all it’s U.S. stores, the debate as to...
August 23, 2012
Regional power-player Kinney Drugs closed on an acquisition of four independent pharmacies in central New York and Vermont. Two of...
August 19, 2012
A few months ago I wrote a piece about Home Depot’s rapid and decisive return to its roots entitled, How...
August 16, 2012
Industry Sales The apparel industry continues to be dominated by family and women’s apparel retailers. There are 61 family apparel...
August 7, 2012
If you prefer your rice wrapped in grape leaves instead of seaweed, if you order spanakopita instead of quiche, if...
August 7, 2012
After SUPERVALU’s most recent quarterly report in which it failed to reach sales or earnings goals, the company said it...
July 30, 2012
J.C. Penney recently made headlines again, this time in a more positive light when the company announced it was replacing...
July 30, 2012
Target is one Twin Cities based company that is clearly looking forward without much worry about what may pop up...
July 23, 2012
Nordstrom Inc. recently entered into a joint venture with Topshop, a British fast-fashion retailer. Nordstrom is giving Topshop goods a...
July 20, 2012
The Walgreen Co. is acquiring regional drugstore chain USA Drug for $438 million. Walgreen will buy stock in the USA...