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Dee Power

DeePower

Dee Power was born on the East Coast and grew up on the West Coast. She holds a Master of Business Administration. She started her writing career in the second grade by writing a Thanksgiving Day play which debuted before many appreciative parents. She is the co-author of several business books, the latest is "The Pocket Small Business Owner's guide to Business Plans." Dee has been engaged to do consulting projects for a myriad of different companies which means she knows a little about nearly every industry. she enjoys delving into what makes a company tick.

Recent Articles by Dee Power

Jan 18, 2014 by Dee Power

Get the Whole Story on Whole Foods

How does Whole Foods Market, which claims it's the "leading retailer of natural and organic foods," compare to specialty-grocer Sprouts Farmers Market and the mega-chain Safeway?

Jan 6, 2014 by Dee Power

Which Children's Retailer Will Get The Biggest Piece of the Parental Spending Pie?

The Children's Place, Build-a-Bear Workshop and Target all focus on children as their marketing niche. Should you take advantage of the fact that parents continue to spend on their children even during uncertain economic times?

Jan 3, 2014 by Dee Power

As Homeowners Feather Their Nests, These Retailers Hope to Strengthen Their Bottom Lines

What do Pier 1 Imports, Bed Bath & Beyond and Williams-Sonoma have in common? They all import the majority of their merchandise, and all three companies see increasing sales and are profitable. So which one should you import into your portfolio?

Jan 3, 2014 by Dee Power

How Is Wal-Mart Faring Against Kroger and Costco?

As the largest retailer in the world, is Wal-Mart too big to continue its excellent track record of growth? And are companies like Kroger and Costco waiting to grab a greater share of the retail market -- at Wal-Mart's expense?

Dec 24, 2013 by Dee Power

Who Will Win the Grocery Store Wars, the Big Guys or a Newcomer?

The grocery business is characterized by intense competition for shoppers' dollars but significant growth is possible for chains with the right product mix at the right price.

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