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...

By Linda Helman

September 10, 2012

Walmart’s Dollar Store Envy Strikes Again

Long before the incredible recession-era successes of dollar chains Walmart consistently revealed a strong case of dollar store envy.  Target...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 28, 2012

Are Self Checkout Lanes Checking Out?

With IKEA’s announcement that the company is removing self checkout lanes from all it’s U.S. stores, the debate as to...

By Matt Werhner

August 23, 2012

Kinney Drugs Bolsters Regional Presence with Acquisition of Four Independent Pharmacies

Regional power-player Kinney Drugs closed on an acquisition of four independent pharmacies in central New York and Vermont. Two of...

By Brian List

August 19, 2012

Customers First Initiative: Home Depot’s Successful Return to Customer Service Roots

A few months ago I wrote a piece about Home Depot’s rapid and decisive return to its roots entitled, How...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 16, 2012

The Top 100 Apparel Specialty Companies at a glance

Industry Sales The apparel industry continues to be dominated by family and women’s apparel retailers. There are 61 family apparel...

By Natasha Perry

August 7, 2012

It’s All Greek to Me (and You)

If you prefer your rice wrapped in grape leaves instead of seaweed, if you order spanakopita instead of quiche, if...

By Linda Helman

August 7, 2012

Struggling SUPERVALU Facing Challenging Times

After SUPERVALU’s most recent quarterly report in which it failed to reach sales or earnings goals, the company said it...

By Brian List

July 30, 2012

J.C. Penney Selects Oracle

J.C. Penney recently made headlines again, this time in a more positive light when the company announced it was replacing...

By Matt Werhner

July 30, 2012

An Innovative Target

Target is one Twin Cities based company that is clearly looking forward without much worry about what may pop up...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 23, 2012

Department Store Companies Playing Follow-the-Leader

Nordstrom Inc. recently entered into a joint venture with Topshop, a British fast-fashion retailer. Nordstrom is giving Topshop goods a...

By Natasha Perry

July 20, 2012

Walgreens Acquiring Regional Pharmacy Chain USA Drug for $438 Million

The Walgreen Co. is acquiring regional drugstore chain USA Drug for $438 million. Walgreen will buy stock in the USA...

By Brian List