Archives for October 2016
Tesco Profit plan Trounces worries on Pensions for Now06 Oct 2016
Dave Lewis, chief executive of Tesco, has made a big deal of listening to customers. He’s obviously listened to shareholders... Continue Reading
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Is Kmart closing? Sears says no06 Oct 2016
Sears stock has plunged more than 35% this year. There are worries that Sears could file for bankruptcy in 2017... Continue Reading
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Kroger shoppers are taking it personally with their smartphones06 Oct 2016
While shopper insight has long been one of Kroger Co.’s salient strengths and, sources say, a critical component of its... Continue Reading
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High-end retail theft ring busted that targeted Western US06 Oct 2016
San Francisco prosecutors say they have charged 16 people in a retail theft ring that stole more than $200,000 worth... Continue Reading
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Instacart workers threaten walkoff as tip policy changes06 Oct 2016
Instacart’s plans to make changes in how it compensates its pickers and delivery people has drawn sharp criticism from some... Continue Reading
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Op-Ed Disrupting the Mall06 Oct 2016
As you might imagine, I think about this a lot. For me the future of the mall is the same... Continue Reading
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Fish and game: Bass Pro Shops is buying Cabela’s06 Oct 2016
Bass Pro Shops sells fishing supplies, and Cabela’s is a hunting store known for its taxidermy displays. There’s plenty of... Continue Reading
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New Adidas CEO sets off in pursuit of Nike leftright 4/4leftright06 Oct 2016
Closing the gap on clear market leader Nike is the challenge facing new Adidas boss Kasper Rorsted when the Dane... Continue Reading
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Costco to expand aggressively in Canada over the next year, adding seven stores in fiscal 201706 Oct 2016
Costco is aggressively stepping up its expansion in Canada after years of strong success in this market, a move likely... Continue Reading
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Amazon Bets Big on India’s Busiest Shopping Season06 Oct 2016
When Jeff Bezos donned a bandhgala jacket two years ago and posed for photographs in India, he wasn’t just promoting... Continue Reading
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