September 8, 2015

Target Vs. Walmart

There were several reports this summer that Walmart is the favorite shopping destination of millennials. As an editor, researcher, consumer,...

By Rebecca Ewing

September 8, 2015

Snap. Find. Shop.

Imagine sitting on the patio of your favorite café enjoying a freshly brewed cup of joe while you watch the...

By Loren McCollom

August 14, 2015

Nation’s Largest Retailer Helping You Save Money and Live Better

Walmart has recently made a new hire, which suggests that the world’s largest retailer is ready to make some major...

By Natasha Perry

August 13, 2015

A Unique Lowe's Enters Manhattan, Twice

Even before the recession hit our economy and changed most economic equations radically, many retailing experts wondered about the future...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 13, 2015

Fight-or-Flight for $15

Over the past few years, protests have been held by fast food/limited service restaurant employees fighting for the rights to...

By Loren McCollom

August 12, 2015

Limited Too's back?

If you are a woman that was a teenager in the 90s or 2000s, Limited Too probably brings back memories...

By Rebecca Ewing

August 12, 2015

A Review of CSG's 2016 Database of Apparel Specialty Stores

Chain Store Guide (CSG) publishes a directory of Apparel Specialty Stores annually. The newest version debuts this month. CSG’s 2016...

By Natasha Perry

August 11, 2015

Express Dual Anniversary Thoughts

Late last July, our two top big box discounters, announced the selection of their newest CEOs.  The respective announcements occurred...

By Arthur Rosenberg

August 11, 2015

I Saw the Sign

Everyone’s heard of the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but has anyone actually thought of that phrase...

By Loren McCollom

August 11, 2015

How To Thrive In The Supermarket Industry

One of the hottest topics right now is online grocery shopping. Amazon, Kroger, and Wal-Mart have slowly started dabbling in...

By Rebecca Ewing

July 30, 2015

The New Age of Acquisition

The 2015 edition of Chain Store Guide’s Directory of Home Center Operators & Hardware Chains has just published. The front-end...

By Arthur Rosenberg

July 17, 2015

Drug Retail Industry Analysis

Chain Store Guide’s 2015 Drug Store & Health and Beauty Care Chains database contains information on over 5,800 companies.  As...

By Natasha Perry