Retail Insights

J.C. Penney and Mr. Ullman’s ‘Next’ 100 Days
May 06, 2013
Most incoming CEO’s put together a ‘100-day plan’ as they embark on the...
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Main Street Fairness Act
May 01, 2013
Probably the most important bit of news for bricks-and-mortar retailers...
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J.C. Penney Lesson No. 1: Know Your Customer
Apr 23, 2013
By Leslie Hand, research director, IDC Retail Insights Ron Johnson's...
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The J.C. Penney Debacle: Five Lessons Learned
Apr 11, 2013
Here are the five lessons I learned from the J.C. Penney debacle —...
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Ron Johnson Ousted as J.C. Penney CEO
Apr 09, 2013
In 2000, the average tenure of a CEO was 10 years. In 2008, it was down to...
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The Power of the Pop-Up: Is It Here to Stay?
Apr 02, 2013
Here’s an interesting take on pop-up stores by Felicity Pogson,...
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Planet Retail on Costco’s Q2 Results
Mar 12, 2013
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s winning streak continues as the chain reported a...
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