Feb 24, 2014 by Andrew MarderPanera Bread Chases Chipotle Mexican Grill in the Sustainable RaceAn expansion of Panera Bread's sustainability advertising campaign might be the key to helping the brand through the tough times.
Feb 23, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Twitch Profit From Video Games Going Mainstream? The growth of video game streaming is an opportunity for publishers and console makers, and Twitch is at the forefront of the genre.
Feb 21, 2014 by Andrew MarderWhy Gap Is Raising Its Workers' PayIn the shadow of political wrangling surrounding the federal minimum wage, Gap has stepped up and made life better for its employees.
Feb 20, 2014 by Andrew MarderGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters Heads to the Apennine MountainsGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters just announced a new deal with Lavazza, giving the Keurig family an excellent jolt.
Feb 20, 2014 by Andrew MarderHow Potbelly Corporation's Store Concentration Hurts ItPotbelly's quarterly earnings were hurt by local problems that ended up being company-wide issues.
Feb 19, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe Outlook for Luxury Apparel in 2014According to market analysts, U.S. consumer confidence is headed for a rise in 2014, leading to renewed interest in luxury apparel and accessories.
Feb 18, 2014 by Andrew MarderUnder Armour and Nike Work to Grow Sales, Protect PlayersYouth organized sports are in decline, and Under Armour and Nike are eager to turn the trend around by keeping the players safe.
Feb 18, 2014 by Andrew MarderHow Starbucks Could Make More by Selling LessThe little-known "short" size of Starbucks coffee could offer the brand an added boost to its bottom line.
Feb 15, 2014 by Andrew MarderAeropostale Opens Hand, Inserts CapAeropostale is reportedly looking for a much needed cash injection from private equity firms, but will it be enough?
Feb 15, 2014 by Andrew MarderWill Kate Spade Follow in Fifth & Pacific's Footsteps or Go the Way of Coach?Fifth & Pacific is becoming Kate Spade & Co. at the end of the month, putting a lot of pressure on the brand to keep up its growth.
Feb 14, 2014 by Andrew MarderNorth Face Parent Company Has Sad Valentine's DayThings slowed down at VF Corp during its fourth quarter. Is it a sign of bad news to come or just a little bump in the long road?
Feb 14, 2014 by Andrew MarderJos. A. Bank and Eddie Bauer Join Forces to Thwart Men's WearhouseAfter failing to progress in its back-and-forth with Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank takes another stab at growth.
Feb 13, 2014 by Andrew MarderIs Whole Foods Market Headed for Disaster?Whole Foods Market had an unimpressive showing in its last quarter, sending the stock down and investors running for the hills.
Feb 11, 2014 by Andrew MarderCan Nordstrom Cut Its Way Out of a Rut?Nordstrom is just a week and a half away from announcing its fourth-quarter results, and the business is looking for a boost to its top line.
Feb 10, 2014 by Andrew MarderBarnes & Noble Lays Off Employees, Refocuses on ContentBarnes & Noble has laid off its Nook engineers in a bid to spend less on devices, a business it was ill-suited to from the start.
Feb 10, 2014 by Andrew MarderHasbro and Mattel Work On Their Holiday ProblemsHasbro, Inc. missed analysts' estimates after weak holiday sales pushed revenue down, but the company is still faring better than Mattel, Inc.
Feb 8, 2014 by Andrew MarderThe Secret to Sales Success, 1 Customer at a TimeCompanies like Starbucks know that each customer matters to the bottom line, and those companies are making the most of it.
Feb 6, 2014 by Andrew MarderIs Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' Coke Deal Good News for SodaStream?Everything is up in the air after Green Mountain and Coke join forces to supply single-serve soda to the masses.
Feb 6, 2014 by Andrew MarderHow Costco Wholesale Keeps Members Coming BackThe key to keeping Costco's business rolling is keeping its members happy. It doesn't take much.
Feb 6, 2014 by Andrew MarderMichael Kors Sells All of the BagsThere's nothing in Michael Kors' path that's going to slow this beast down.
